Taking silk: Quinn, Gibson and Freshfields heavyweights among new QCs in 107-strong round Legal Business11 January 2016The Bar A trio of City heavyweights has been appointed among 107 new Queen’s Counsel (QC) announced today (11 January), an increase on last year’s round of 93. Your limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Related ContentUS firms in rude health as Simpson Thacher, Gibson Dunn, Paul Hastings and others enjoy double-digit hikesKirkland and Freshfields hit $100bn for Q1 M&A as tariffs derail new year optimismRevolving Doors: Paul Hastings lands Kirkland M&A heavyweight as Clifford Chance adds laterals in New YorkA&O Shearman only firm to pick up new KC as silk appointments rise‘You don’t get a choice about whether you’re a role model’ – shifting the LGBTQ+ dial in lawSilk and steel: Women lead the way in latest QC round as five solicitors make the cutRevolving doors: Simpson Thacher, Latham, Sidley lead New Year London moves‘Seize every opportunity’ – Paul Hastings partner Reena Gogna on City law, Suits and poetryFive partners vie to succeed Hoyland as Simmons managing partner