Law firms The Last Word: A year in review Legal Business · 4 December 2013 · 5 min read The Last Word Comment Leadership 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 eyesLaw firmsLegal Business2 Sep 2024The Last Word: Capital callLaw firmsLegal Business29 Apr 2024The Last Word: Euro visionLaw firmsLegal Business27 Feb 2024‘We want to be bigger, better, everywhere’ – John Quinn on why Quinn Emanuel isn’t slowing downLaw firmsEliza Winter2 Apr 2026‘We needed more flexibility’ – Georgia Dawson on reshaping Freshfields for the futureLaw firmsGeorgina Stanley19 Mar 2026‘Complete integration of strategy and leadership’ – DLA Piper’s leaders on why they’re ditching the verein and going globalLaw firmsEliza Winter13 Mar 2026The customer is always right – which firms do clients rate most highly?Law firmsBen Wheway13 Nov 2024Footing the bill – as chargeout rates spiral, will clients put their foot down?Law firmsLegal Business7 Nov 2024Last Word: Global visionLaw firmsLegal Business4 Nov 2024