Non-Billable article cites Edwards Gibson data in article: ‘What law firms can learn about talent retention from the merger wave’
Edwards Gibson data has been cited in a recent Non-Billable article by Rachel Scepanovic exploring talent retention challenges facing law firms amid a wave of transatlantic mergers.
The piece examines how merger activity, particularly between UK and US firms can create uncertainty that contributes to inc
reased partner attrition. It highlights that, while elevated departures are typically expected around merger announcements, recent trends have shown a more nuanced picture.
Drawing on Edwards Gibson’s recruitment insights, the article notes that firms currently undergoing mergers have, in some cases, added more partners than they have lost in London, an outcome that runs counter to the usual pattern of heightened attrition during such periods.
The feature also places these developments within the broader context of intensified competition for talent, as firms seek to strengthen strategic capabilities and maintain stability during large scale combinations.
Read the full Non-Billable article here.