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• Should you wait to see whether partnership is offered to you this year? There is no simple answer, and it entirely depends on which firm you are with, and whether your specialism is core to their strategy.
• In a global law firm your destiny is in the hands of global considerations. The brand name may justify holding on for another year to see if partnership is forthcoming. On the other hand, if your specialism is not core to the firm’s growth strategy, you could be waiting for some time.
• If you wait too long, firms might think you lacked the necessary ambition and drive. If you move too soon, you may be left wondering whether you would have got given partnership anyway.
• Our experienced team can give the insight you require before making your decision.

• Partnership is but a beginning - not an end in itself. The choice of platform is paramount in ensuring you are given proper partnership status, rather than an empty title.
• Our management contacts afford us extensive knowledge into firms’ partnership structures and expansion strategies. We can advise you on the most suitable platform for your skills set.

• With the arrival of US firms, it can be hard to differentiate between the different titles: senior counsel, senior attorney, special counsel, of counsel.
• Some are empty titles, but some are the equivalent of a junior partnership. We can guide you through confusing terminology.

• Firms approach Partner Designate hire with a great deal of caution. This is the level where firms demand the most due diligence. They hope you are the stellar associate they were lucky enough to entice with the partnership carrot. You need to prove it to them.
• We assist you in putting together a cogent business case – we ensure your best facets are put forward in a strong, well drafted document.