Linklaters has announced that it has recruited a team of 20 AI Lawyers to deploy across its global network. This first cohort of dedicated AI Lawyers will give Linklaters’ practices direct access to specialist AI legal expertise, supporting the delivery of innovative solutions for clients. The team comprises external hires from a range of backgrounds and experienced Linklaters lawyers who have chosen to supplement their legal expertise with additional knowledge of AI delivery. The AI Lawyers will attend a bespoke “bootcamp” training covering everything from Linklaters’ strategic thinking on AI to the power user features of the firm’s tools, change management, and effective prompt and workflow creation. Following the in-depth training, they will work in practice groups and offices globally, leveraging their combined expertise to support Linklaters’ client-facing lawyers in the development of prompts and workflows, and advise on the use of AI to deliver for clients. This follows Linklaters’ firmwide roll-out of Legora’s generative AI platform as the firm continues to equip its lawyers with the best AI-enabled tools and further strengthen its capabilities to enhance the support it provides clients on their most complex, cross-border mandates. Sarah Barnard, Director of AI Delivery at Linklaters, said: “We are excited to launch our first cohort of dedicated AI Lawyers to drive our ambitious programme of work globally. By combining recently practising Linklaters lawyers and highly skilled tech experts in a single collaborative team, we will gain the versatility and depth of knowledge to deliver even more innovative solutions for our clients and our people.”

Linklaters is pleased to announce the appointment of Kieron Zaman as National Managing Partner – Middle East, with effect from 1 December 2025.  Kieron has been based in the firm's Dubai office since 2012. Prior to this, he worked at Linklaters in London where he advised banks and borrowers on European and emerging market financings and debt restructurings. He leads Linklaters’ top-ranked Middle East banking practice and is recognised as a leading partner by legal directories.   Kieron succeeds Scott Campbell, who has led the region for a combined period of 10 years. Scott will continue to head our market-leading corporate practice in the Middle East.  Linklaters Firmwide Managing Partner, Paul Lewis, commented:  “The Middle East is a key growth market for Linklaters. Under Kieron's leadership, our team will continue to meet the complex and sophisticated demands of the world's leading corporate, banks, funds and financial sponsors in the region and globally. I would like to thank Scott for his superb leadership and contribution as NMP, leading the region during a period of rapid change and growth.”   

Linklaters is proud to announce that Adeel Mangi, Litigation, Arbitration & Investigations Partner and Chair of the Trial Practice, has been named Attorney of the Year by Law.com and New Jersey Law Journal. The honor was presented at the New Jersey Legal Awards on October 30, 2025, recognizing Adeel’s outstanding achievements and exceptional leadership in the U.S. litigation field over the past year and the “the strength and grace he exhibited” during this nomination to the Third Circuit. Adeel is widely regarded as one of the country’s leading trial lawyers, with a remarkable record handling high-stakes commercial disputes in state and federal courts. He is currently representing Appian Corporation in its effort before the Supreme Court of Virginia to reinstate a $2 billion judgment for willful and malicious trade secret misappropriation—the largest jury verdict in Virginia’s history, won by Adeel and his team. He also leads Linklaters’ representation of Johnson & Johnson in a variety of complex litigations, including one of the most closely watched lawsuits in the health insurance field. This Attorney of the Year honor is the latest in a series of distinctions for Adeel, who was also recently named to Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top Lawyers list and recognized for the fourth consecutive year in Benchmark Litigation’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Litigation Stars lists. Beyond his commercial work, Adeel is a leading advocate for pro bono work. He has achieved precedent-setting settlements supporting religious freedom, including successful outcomes for two Muslim communities in New Jersey denied permission to build houses and worship, and has secured a landmark settlement following a high-profile inmate death and resulting trial in New York. In 2024, Adeel was nominated by President Biden to the United States Court of Appeal for the Third Circuit—the first Muslim-American to be considered for a federal circuit court judgeship.  Adeel joined Linklaters in January 2025 as part of an elite 11-lawyer trial team from a leading New York litigation firm. His arrival represented a significant milestone in the firm’s transformation of its U.S. practice into a premier disputes and transactional powerhouse, anchored by one of the world’s strongest global legal platforms. Today, Linklaters’ nationally recognized commercial litigation and trial team, market-leading white collar defense group, and top-tier international arbitration practice operate as part of a 400-person litigation, arbitration and investigations team spanning the globe. This strategic growth has produced outstanding results over the past year, with the U.S. practice achieving a 57 percent increase in profit, welcoming 13 lateral partners, and advising on several high-profile mandates for major corporations, investment banks, funds and financial sponsors. Most recently, the firm’s achievements have been recognized by nominations for Law.com and The American Lawyer’s U.S. Impact Law Firm of the Year award, as well as the Attorney of the Year for New York (recognizing Linklaters Partner Muhammad Faridi), with winners to be announced in November.

Linklaters has achieved top rankings in the Chambers UK Legal Guide 2026 with the highest number of UK-wide Band 1 department and individual recognitions. Chambers UK ranks the legal market's best law firms and lawyers based on independent market research, interviewing both lawyers and their clients. In the latest edition, Linklaters had a record year with 59 practice rankings, including 25 Band 1 rankings, and 198 lawyer recognitions. This follows Linklaters’ strong performance in Legal 500 UK, where it also secured 59 practice rankings and 168 individual lawyer listings. Client testimonials highlighted Linklaters’ “exceptional client service”, “deep bench strength”, “outstanding commercial insight”, and the firm’s “depth and quality of expertise”, particularly in dealing with “complex matters”. Chambers UK: Band 1 rankings Capital Markets: Debt Capital Markets: Derivatives Capital Markets: Equity Capital Markets: Securitisation Capital Markets: Structured Products Competition Law Competition Law: Litigation Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above Corporate Finance: Borrowers: Big Ticket Corporate Finance: Lenders: Big Ticket Data Protection & Information Law Employee Share Schemes & Incentives Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: International Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas Energy & Natural Resources: Power, Renewables & Alternative Energy Environment & Climate Change Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (Corporates) Financial Services: Non-contentious Regulatory Investment Funds: Real Estate Pensions Private Equity: Buyouts: £500 million and above Projects: Mainly Domestic Projects: Mainly International Real Estate Finance Restructuring/Insolvency Legal 500: Band 1 rankings Acquisition finance Bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans Banking litigation: investment and retail Corporate restructuring & insolvency Data protection, privacy and cybersecurity Debt capital markets Derivatives and structured products Emerging markets Employee share schemes Employers Environment Equity capital markets: mid-large cap ESG EU and competition Financial services: contentious Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory Fintech: corporate and commercial Fintech: regulatory Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing Infrastructure: Project finance and development IT and telecoms Life sciences and healthcare M&A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals, £750m+ Mining and minerals Oil and gas Pensions (non-contentious) Pensions: dispute resolution Power (including electricity and nuclear) Real estate funds Renewables Securitisation Water

Linklaters has been recognised as a leading employer for social mobility in the UK’s Social Mobility Employer Index for the ninth year running. The firm in ranked third in this year’s Index, up from sixth last year, reflecting the firm’s ongoing commitment to promoting social mobility, and supporting the development and progression of talented people from all backgrounds. The Social Mobility Employer Index, developed by the Social Mobility Foundation, assesses the steps employers across all UK industries are taking to create inclusive workplaces. Simon Branigan, Executive Committee Champion for Social Mobility at Linklaters, said: “At Linklaters, we’re very proud of our commitment to building diverse and high-performing teams. We recruit the best talent from all backgrounds and support an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform at their best.”

Linklaters has announced that it has sponsored the Women of the Year Awards 2025 for the fourth year in a row, celebrating the achievements of exceptional women across the globe. The event brought together 450 remarkable women, each recognised for making significant contributions within their industries and communities. Linklaters’ Pioneering Woman of the Year Award was presented to Jaz Rabadia MBE, sustainability leader and advocate for women in STEM by Aedamar Comiskey, Linklaters’ Senior Partner and Chair. Aedamar Comiskey commented: “A terrific afternoon celebrating many talented and inspiring women. I was delighted to present Jaz with the Linklaters’ Pioneering Woman of the Year Award. A standout winner not only recognised for her impressive contribution to sustainability but also as a transformational leader inspiring more women to pursue their ambitions in STEM.” On receiving the Award, Jaz Rabadia MBE said: “I feel so honoured to be recognised as Pioneering Woman of the Year. I never set out to win awards, I set out to make things better and push for a more sustainable future. My journey has taken me from supermarket shop floors to coffee shops and all the way to corporate boardrooms. Along the way, I’ve seen how sustainability can transform not just businesses, but lives. This recognition isn’t just about my work in the sector, it’s about showing others what’s possible when passion meets purpose. I hope it inspires more women to step into STEM and sustainability careers, knowing that their skills and leadership are urgently needed to shape a better future.”