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      • Julie Brannan‘Getting access to the talent’ – The profession struggles to react as sweeping training reform loomsThomas Alan
      • Jeremy DrewRPC’s surprise partnership shake-up signals focus on next generation but is the firm still playing too safe?Marco Cillario
      • Julie SmythThree firms cut as National Grid unveils panel following ‘pay to play’ review and BAE loses longstanding legal chiefAnna Cole-Bailey
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  • The In-House Survey: Blurred lines – the GC as business leader
  • The Global 100 debate – Decision time
  • Leadership pivots and partner exits highlight a period of flux for Clydes – what next for the insurance giant?
  • ‘There are Formula 1 drivers and other drivers’ – who’s winning the race for London’s lev fin work?
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