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U.S. law firms have more to celebrate than just #IndependenceDay as they continue to outpace British law firms by U.K. revenue 🇬🇧🇺🇸 ... The latest Law.com International rankings underscore the strategic expansion of U.S. law firms in London. Leading American firms such as Latham & Watkins, Kirkland & Ellis, and Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP now surpass traditional British firms like Clyde & Co, Macfarlanes, and Simmons & Simmons in generating U.K. revenues. Key Insights: - Top Performers: MC firms, Linklaters, Allen & Overy, Clifford Chance, and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer continue to dominate the U.K. market by revenue. - Financial Growth: Clifford Chance and Freshfields reported impressive revenue increases of nearly 10% and 13%, respectively. - U.S. Presence: 11 of the top 30 firms by revenue in the U.K. are U.S.-based, showcasing their growing influence. - Latham & Watkins and Kirkland & Ellis: Lead U.S. firms by U.K. revenue, with increases of approximately 7% and 6%. - Simpson Thacher & Bartlett: Achieved a remarkable 20% revenue growth in the U.K. Simon Branigan of Linklaters attributes their success to a robust M&A practice and a comprehensive service offering. Similarly, a Latham partner emphasized the importance of their diverse services beyond private equity. *The rankings correspond to each firm’s financial year. In the case of UK firms this is usually year ending April 2023, and for U.S. and Asia firms, the year ending December 2023