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The Business
Mark McAteer discusses Freshfields’ international CSR report, plus market-leading analysis on the month’s top stories

The National
Stephen J Doggett reports on Clarke Willmott breaking its profits structure for two high-profile litigation partners. Plus, HBJ Gateley Wareing increases its partner headcount, while Ward Hadaway expands into Leeds image
The Client
The Law Society defends in-house counsels’ right to legal privilege at the European appeal of Akzo Nobel

The Client profile
BT’s Geoffrey Beedham sticks to his principles on CSR and diversity
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Catalist for change
The OGC’s super-panel aims to revolutionise the way law firms get access to a cut of the huge public sector legal spend. Elena Egawhary considers its success Read more...

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

Pritchard
Litigators set sights on Northern Rock

The Forum
A creative approach to the talent war

The Last Word
Officer and a gentleman – Orrick’s Sharad Samy on law and the army
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Occupational hazards

A Legal Business/Marsh round table considers risk management and compliance in law firm strategy. Emily Newson reports Read more...

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Reigning supreme

As the influence of sovereign wealth funds increases, Chris Crowe looks at the advisers benefitting from ties with cash-rich states Read more...

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Diamonds in the rough

Firms are carving niches in the market to stay ahead. Mark McAteer meets the boutiques that are small but perfectly formed Read more...

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Breaking tradition

Change in Switzerland is slow-paced but beneath the country’s surface conservatism is a dynamic legal community, says Julian Matteucci Read more...

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Going up

Firms in the South are offering a jump straight to partnership for the right people. Elena Egawhary asks if the status is enough to lure associates out of the City Read more...