News and Deals
Linklaters promotes 52 new counsel
Linklaters is delighted to announce the promotion of 52 lawyers to counsel across its global platform, effective 1 May 2026.
The new counsel cohort comprises top talent from the following practices and regions:
- Practices: Antitrust & Foreign Investment (1), Banking (7), Capital Markets (8), Corporate & Finance (2), Employment & Incentives (2), Energy & Infrastructure (3), Financial Regulation (2), Investment Funds (1), Intellectual Property (1), Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations (10), Mainstream Corporate (8), Pensions (1), Tax/Trusts (6)
- Regions: Asia (10), Europe (24), UK (14) and US (4)
In addition, there is one promotion to counsel in Zhao Sheng Law Firm, Linklaters’ joint operation firm in China. This promotion also takes effect from 1 May 2026.
Testimonial
“Congratulations to our newly promoted counsel. A hugely talented group who work incredibly hard to deliver for our clients. I look forward to seeing what more they will achieve.”
Senior Partner and Chair, Linklaters
Zhao Sheng Law Firm has promoted Larry Zhou to counsel in its Shanghai Antitrust & Foreign Investment Group, effective 1 May 2026.
