For all that London dominates the UK legal scene, lately Manchester has been turning some heads. Although the city has had a buoyant regional legal market for years, the impending arrival of a magic circle firm, alongside other new entrants including Latham & Watkins, Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) and Nabarro, signals a new era for local lawyers – even though some of the newcomers are focusing their offices on support work rather than local deals.
Sizable regeneration projects and new infrastructure links have added to the allure of Manchester for firms like Nabarro. Consistent mid-level corporate deal flow with a smattering of more high-profile mandates are a clear draw for those wanting to compete for work with the regional powerhouses.
