UK Lawyers Don’t Hold Back In Roll On Friday’s Annual Tell Us What You Really Think…

There are too many comments to mention but my favourites have to be

Most Likely to Succeed – [redacted]
“New MP is an appealing combination of sexist/narcissist with the EQ of a rock.”

‘Merica! Award – Sullivan & Cromwell
“You sometimes get the impression that the NY management drive the wrong way down the motorway when they visit, given they are so insistent on doing everything in London the same as in NY.”

Prix de Biggest Shock – Debevoise & Pimpton 
“French partners in particular are known to be overly critical and demanding whilst being unappreciative.”

Best Lifestyle – Latham & Watkins
“Didn’t see my husband and child for 8 weeks (including weekends). If you want a family, make sure your partner has a flexible job, or doesn’t have one.”

Kirkland Appeciation Prize: runner-up – Goodwin Proctor
“The trick at Goodwin is to be mediocre af, collect the pay and clock off at 6 every evening (having spent most of the day gossiping and getting multiple coffees). The influx of Kirkland income partners has fucked it for all of us.”

Best Ticking Timebomb: runner-up – Ward Hadaway   
“One of the partners has had several conquests at the firm and is currently looking for his next. It makes me feel uncomfortable. He may be charming but he has a sinister side.”

and there’s lots more to chuckle away at

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