Hogan Lovells raises London newly qualified pay to £145,000
2026-06-22
Hogan Lovells has increased salaries for newly qualified (NQ) lawyers in London from £140,000 to £145,000, a rise of about 3.6%.
The adjustment adds £5,000 to the annual starting salary for newly qualified solicitors. The change comes as the firm prepares for its combination with Cadwalader.
The increase comes as Hogan Lovells prepares for its planned combination with Cadwalader, bringing the London NQ rate to £145,000 ahead of the merger.
