The Last Word: A year in review Legal Business4 December 2013The Last WordCommentLeadership Aside from bad knitwear and excessive alcohol consumption, Christmas is a time for reflection as well as looking ahead. With this in mind, we asked some senior law firm figures for their thoughts. Rose-tinted spectacles are optional.Striking the balanceYour limit of 1 article in 30 days is up. Please login for full access or subscribe. Corporate users - click here for simple access (no password needed). For more information, please contact [email protected] Related ContentMore in this categoryThe Last Word: Private eyesThe Last Word: Capital callThe Last Word: Euro vision‘We want to be bigger, better, everywhere’ – John Quinn on why Quinn Emanuel isn’t slowing down‘We needed more flexibility’ – Georgia Dawson on reshaping Freshfields for the future‘Complete integration of strategy and leadership’ – DLA Piper’s leaders on why they’re ditching the verein and going globalThe customer is always right – which firms do clients rate most highly?Footing the bill – as chargeout rates spiral, will clients put their foot down?Last Word: Global vision