The phrase "circle firm" refers to a company or organization that is small and exclusive, consisting of a close-knit group of people who are connected or associated with each other.
The five magic circle firms brought in # 5.5 bn last year — an impressive performance and certainly the best average showing across the legal elite in several years. (legalweek.com)
It is important to fully research and understand who these elite silver circle firms are and how they are all unique in comparison to each other. (thelawyerportal.com)
The magic circle firm took a small equity stake in the business in return for its help developing the software last year. (legalweek.com)