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      • Boris Johnson grafitti wallLB100 drives income up 9% to £26.35bn but fears mount of a chaotic no-deal as Brexit fallout spreadsAlex Novarese
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Slater and Gordon’s long-running £637m Quindell action settles for paltry sum as office closures continue

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LB100 drives income up 9% to £26.35bn but fears mount of a chaotic no-deal as Brexit fallout spreads
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Mud sticks to Burford amid intense row but dispute funders’ rise looks assured
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  3. Tip of the iceberg: Beckwith prosecution sparks Freshfields misconduct and financial penalty clampdown
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    3. Tip of the iceberg: Beckwith prosecution sparks Freshfields misconduct and financial penalty clampdown
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    • LB100 Second 50 – Regional focus: Crawling on a razor

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