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The Business
Mark McAteer looks at the excessive partner turnover at Barlow Lyde & Gilbert, plus market-leading analysis on the month’s top stories

The National
Maria Jackson reports on HBJ Gateley Wareing’s high-profile shipping hire from TLT Solicitors. Also, McGrigors boosts its energy team and Kennedys makes its northern debut in Manchester

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The Client
In-house counsel call for a review of ‘inefficient’ hourly billing practices

The Client profile
Anya Goldin talks about her move in-house to Sistema and why responsiveness from law firms is key
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Genetic engineering
In LB’s biggest Assistant Survey yet, Stephen J Doggett reveals what makes a happy assistant and explains how firms can hold on to top talent Read more...

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

Pritchard
UK and US litigation trends converge

The Forum
A global approach to conflict laws

The Last Word
Dewey & LeBoeuf’s Paul Watchman tackles football and environmental law
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Taking off

Regulatory reform in Europe and the arrival in London of America’s leading class-action firm looks set to usher in a new era in US-style litigation, says Chris Crowe Read more...



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Moscow rules

Russian oligarchs are keen to list their companies in London, but this is a potentially risky business for the law firms that represent them. James Lewis looks at the firms taking the gamble Read more...



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Eastern promise

The CEE region may still be fighting to shake off its reputation as an unpredictable market, but the ‘EU effect’ is leading to greater stability and increasing investor confidence. Anastasia Hancock reports Read more...