There has been no shortage of praise for Slaughter and May’s newly-elected senior partner, Chris Saul, this afternoon, following the announcement he is to replace Tim Clark at the helm of the magic circle firm.
The compliments centre both on his people skills and excellent technical abilities. One partner at a rival firm jokes that although partners will be pleased because of his charm and charisma, Slaughters’ associates will be relieved that he is leaving fee earning as his restless energy makes him such a pain to work with. One rival magic circle head agrees Saul is “as mad as a hatter” when it comes to fee earning. He meant it as a compliment.
