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How much do Clifford Chance lawyers earn?

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Sophia Dalton

Updated on April 06, 2026

How much do Clifford Chance lawyers earn?

Clifford Chance has bumped the salaries of its trainee solicitors by 3% — topping the magic circle rookie pay league table in the process. Trainees at the firms’ Canary Wharf HQ will now receive £48,000 in year one, up 3% from £46,600, while those a year ahead will earn £54,000, up from £52,500, again a rise of 3%.

How much does a Clifford Chance partner earn?

Average pay for full equity partners at Clifford Chance soared by 9 per cent to £1.85 million each over the past year.

How many attorneys does Clifford Chance have?

2489 attorneys
Clifford Chance has 2489 attorneys and the firm placed 2nd on the 2020 UK 100 ranking.

How many partners does a Linklater have?

515 Partners
For direct deals by institutional investors in the first half of 2016, Linklaters tied for first place. In the 2021 Global Law Firm Brand Index, Linklaters was named as having the world’s fourth strongest brand….Linklaters.

HeadquartersLondon, EC2 United Kingdom
No. of lawyers2,815 (including 515 Partners)
No. of employees5,191

Do Clifford Chance recruit on a rolling basis?

We do not recruit on a rolling basis and we don’t review applications until after the deadline has passed. Learn more about the application process and apply. Clifford Chance is proud to be a founding member of PRIME.

How much is Clifford Chance worth?

In 2019–20, Clifford Chance had a total revenue of £1.803 billion ($2.5 billion), the highest of any firm in the Magic Circle, and profits per equity partner of £1.69 million….Clifford Chance.

Headquarters10 Upper Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom
Revenue£1.8 billion [$2.5 billion] (2019/20)

Does Clifford Chance have a swimming pool?

There is a 20×8 metre swimming pool which, like the gym, features floor-to- ceiling windows with views out over Canary Wharf. A range of fitness classes are offered in our two aerobics studios.

How much does a Linklaters partner earn?

Linklaters’ annual results showed equity partners earned on average £1.7 million compared with the £1.84 million that Freshfields announced last week.

What is the LLM CLP?

The LLM CLP is a bespoke course for Clifford Chance, comprising of a 6 month accelerated legal practice course with an integrated masters.