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Linklaters’ partner pay jumps to £1.8m as Magic Circle continues bumper results season

Linklaters managing partner Paul Lewis pointed to 'sustained deal activity' over the past financial year as a driver of strong financial results

Linklaters' partners are now approaching the £2m in average profits
Linklaters' partners are now approaching the £2m in average profits Photo: Dominic Lipinski/PA Images

Linklaters has reported a jump in revenue and profit, capping a strong results season for the City's elite legal set.

The Magic Circle stalwart saw revenue increase 6.5% to £1.78bn for the year to 30 April. Pre-tax profit was up 6.9% to £871.7m, while profit per equity partner was up 5.4% to £1.87m.

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