Law360 reports on Paul Hastings hires and cites Edwards Gibson attrition data

Edwards Gibson data has been cited in a recent Law360 article by Max Austin reporting on lateral hiring activity and team moves in the London legal market.

The piece reports on Paul Hastings’ recruitment of a four-lawyer private equity and real estate team from Covington & Burling, as the firm continues to expand its London offering.

The article highlights that, despite strong revenue growth and continued investment in key practice areas, Paul Hastings experienced one of the highest partner attrition rates among London firms in 2025.

Drawing on Edwards Gibson research, Law360 notes that the firm lost 19 partners during a year in which lateral partner movement in the City reached record levels, underlining the intensity of competition for senior talent.

The coverage places these developments in the wider context of an active and highly competitive lateral market, as leading firms continue to balance strategic growth with retention challenges.

Read the full (paywalled) Law360 article here.