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The Business
Anthony Notaras looks at Peter Bloxham’s age discrimination dispute with his former firm Freshfields, plus market-leading analysis on the month’s top stories

The National
Chris Johnson reports on Bond Pearce’s steps to reverse its fortunes. Also, Clarke Willmott boosts private client and DWF reveals ambitions to become a top-30 UK firm image
The Client
Barclays gives the regionals a shot as its latest legal panel is announced

The Client profile
Candy & Candy’s Steve Smith on instructing the best legal talent for high-end residential property projects
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Breaking the circle
A select number of ambitious firms are taking the fight to the Magic Circle. Claire Smith reports on how to pick your battles Read more...

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The ultimate partner moves and our special Job of the Month section

Pritchard
Herbert Smith needs some tough love

The Forum
Does owning a Blackberry mean you never switch off?

The Last Word
Lovells’ John Young scales new heights
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Legal Business 100

Our 15th annual LB100 survey brings you our most sophisticated analysis yet of the top 100 law firms. Whilst the year has undoubtedly been a triumph for many, is a downturn now imminent? Stephen J Doggett and team report Read more...

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The vultures

Top firms have been making strong claims about taking their corporate social responsibilities seriously. Yet some still choose to act for so-called ‘vulture funds’, which sue heavily indebted poor countries. James Lewis reports Read more...

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The power of one

As Belfast goes from strength to strength, Dublin’s top firms are increasingly seeking a piece of the action. Could the all-Ireland dream become a reality, asks Katharine O’Neill Read more...