Amid fierce competition for talent from London, new entrants and closer transport links point to a new chapter for the Midlands legal market.
North East: Work to rule
Employment law concerns loom particularly large in the minds of North East companies.
North West: Not so grim
Commercially-driven Manchester is helping to lead the North West’s striking transformation from industrial heartland to modern knowledge economy.
Northern Ireland: Northern Exposure
While the economic downturn and subsequent public sector cuts have hit the region harder than most, Northern Ireland’s resilience is very much in evidence.
Scotland: Scotland the brave
It’s been a turbulent ride for the Scots legal market post-banking crisis, but with the independence vote settled, the region is feeling more buoyant.
South West: Bristol Fashion
Big spending clients in Bristol are keeping a raft of national firms and strong local players particularly busy.
Wales: Back to basics
With a far higher percentage of public sector respondents and a high proportion of SME businesses, Wales has unique legal requirements.
Yorkshire: No quarter asked
As one of the region’s most sophisticated and competitive hubs, Yorkshire lawyers are still expecting to fight for work, even in a reviving economy.