Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan associates could take home up to $82,500 (£53,300) in bonus payouts after the US firm confirmed its 2010 associate bonuses.

Bonuses will range from $8,438 (£5,500) for associates who joined in 2009 and worked between 2,000 and 2,099 hours, through to $82,500 (£53,300) for the most senior associates (class of 2003) working at least 3,000 hours during 2010.