None of the Cobbetts’ partners joining DWF as part of last month’s pre-pack deal will hold equity in DWF for at least 12 months, Legal Week can reveal.

Around 70 partners, including managing partner Nick Carr and senior partner Stephen Benson have made the move to DWF after the firm agreed to purchase Cobbetts’ debts and work in progress (WIP) for a guaranteed £3.8m.