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Compensation has skyrocketed, and [firms are] simply making an attempt to do as a lot due diligence as potential. Laterals generally is a massive funding for companies. They wish to be sure they get it proper.
— Brian Davis, a associate at recruiting agency Main Lindsey & Africa who serves as international liaison for New York and London companions, in feedback given to the American Lawyer, on the extreme vetting course of that lateral Biglaw companions should now endure because of compensation climbing greater and better.
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