Wragge & Co has responded to the ongoing pay war among the UK’s national law firms by unveiling a hefty pay-hike for its newly-qualified lawyers (NQs).

NQs based at Wragges’ City arm will now take home £62,000, up from £51,000 last year. The change represents an increase of 21.5% on the previous year’s package. Wragges will pay NQs outside London a starting salary of £40,000.