Key findings

• 65% of the top-50 UK law firms now have a COO.
• 27% of COOs are women.
• Just under a third comes from an accounting background but it is striking how many encompass a wider breadth of experience.
• The breadth of responsibilities of COOs among the top 50 law firms, show an outlook that extends well beyond finance.

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