The Magic Circle firm's announcement follows that of U.S. heavyweight firms Milbank and Cravath, Swaine & Moore. : Clifford Chance’s associate bonus rates will stay stagnant for a sixth year, matching the rates set this week by U.S. heavyweight firms Milbank and Cravath Swaine & Moore. Hannah joined Legal Week in May 2018 after finishing her degree at Kingston University. Her areas of focus are corporate, M&A, private equity and restructuring at UK and City-based US law firms. Several international firms are now closing early and others are testing emergency communications as violence continues to escalate in the Asian financial hub.