Moving in-house has become more than just an escape hatch for assistants sick of private practice working hours – for many it is now a positive career choice and one that promises a richer variety of work. But which firms can offer the best employee package for in-house lawyers? Michelle Madsen gives a rundown of the UK’s best in-house teams

With half of the UK’s assistants and associates harbouring no desire to become a partner at their law firm, and only a relatively small percentage of this group leaving the profession or opting for alternative careers at their firm, forging a career in-house is now a serious option for many lawyers.