The Lawyer Podcast Does Linklaters’ exit spell the end for the Magic Circle in Eastern Europe?
Mar 13, 2025
Alex Taylor, the International editor of The Lawyer, and Michal Radoszewski, a staff writer and Polish native, delve into the shifting legal landscape in Eastern Europe. They discuss Poland's rapid economic growth and its potential to outpace Japan and the UK in GDP per capita. The podcast explores Linklaters' exit from Warsaw and what this signals for the Magic Circle, alongside the ambitions of firms like Addleshaw Goddard and Kinstella. The changes in talent dynamics and strategic local opportunities are examined, shedding light on the region's evolving market.
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