Welcome to our first deep-dive into a commercial awareness topic. In this episode, I discuss:
<ul>
 <li>why many UK-based and international firms are interested in the US;</li>
 <li>a key history of attempted expansions into the US by certain firms;</li>
 <li>how the 2018—2023 pay war started by US-headquartered firms impacted the UK legal market; and</li>
 <li>reasons for and reactions to the A&O Shearman merger.</li>
</ul>
Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our first deep-dive into a commercial awareness topic. In this episode, I discuss: why many UK-based and international firms are interested in the US; a key history of attempted expansions into the US by certain firms; how the 2018—2023 pay war started by US-headquartered firms impacted the UK legal market; and reasons for and reactions to the A&O Shearman merger. Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy!

Welcome to our first deep-dive into a commercial awareness topic. In this episode, I discuss:
<ul>
 <li>why many UK-based and international firms are interested in the US;</li>
 <li>a key history of attempted expansions into the US by certain firms;</li>
 <li>how the 2018—2023 pay war started by US-headquartered firms impacted the UK legal market; and</li>
 <li>reasons for and reactions to the A&amp;O Shearman merger.</li>
</ul>
Thanks for tuning in and I hope you enjoy!

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This Firm Analyst is a podcast hosted by Adnan Shafi, an incoming Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey LLP. The goal of the podcast is to demystify the world of commercial law and help aspiring and current Trainee Solicitors build their commercial awareness.

Every week, Adnan discusses important developments in the economy while analysing how those developments affect law firms in the UK and beyond. His approach also includes directing listeners to key sources of information that are often overlooked by many. 

Tune in every Sunday to start your journey of becoming a firm analyst!

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This Firm Analyst is a podcast hosted by Adnan Shafi, an incoming Trainee Solicitor at Foot Anstey LLP. The goal of the podcast is to demystify the world of commercial law and help aspiring and current Trainee Solicitors build their commercial awareness. Every week, Adnan discusses important developments in the economy while analysing how those developments affect law firms in the UK and beyond. His approach also includes directing listeners to key sources of information that are often overlooked by many. Tune in every Sunday to start your journey of becoming a firm analyst!

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