Manchester’s legal sector: How the city rose to challenge London’s dominance

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Manchester’s legal sector: How the city rose to challenge London’s dominance

Manchester has steadily evolved into a major legal powerhouse over the past 15 years, according to Ed Foulkes of Clarke Willmott LLP. Ed, who leads the firm’s corporate team, notes the striking influx of national and London-based law firms opening local offices, highlighting the city’s growing competition with the capital for both clients and legal talent. Powered by a varied economy, strategic location, excellent transport links, and a comparat…