London Lawyers Say ‘No Comment’ on Links to Rich Russian Clients

London’s lawyers have millions of reasons to keep quiet about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

City law firms have long enjoyed a lucrative business helping clients linked to Vladimir Putin’s regime to penetrate British society. Now the industry is under fierce pressure to re-evaluate those relationships as sanctions are imposed.

While a handful of London’s biggest firms have said they are walking away from work, most are staying quiet. Some are privately lobbying the government against imposing sanctions on their clients -- prompting fury among lawmakers.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a barrage of questions on Wednesday from politicians about ...