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Linklaters stops short of condemning invasion of Ukraine as pressure grows on law firms over Russia links

Some law firms keep quiet on Russian invasion of Ukraine, while international firm Baker McKenzie said it would drop some Russian clients following Western sanctions

By James Booth
Linklaters’ statement falls short of the words of consultancies such as PwC, Deloitte and McKinsey, which have all criticised Russia’s actions
Linklaters’ statement falls short of the words of consultancies such as PwC, Deloitte and McKinsey, which have all criticised Russia’s actions Photo: Alamy

Magic Circle law firm Linklaters, has noted Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "deeply distressing" but stopped short of condemning the superpower's move on its neighbour as political pressure grows on City law firms over their Russia connections.

“The situation in Ukraine is deeply distressing and our immediate thoughts are with the Ukrainian people,” Linklaters said in a 28 February statement.

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