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 jasmine.glass@legalbusiness.co.uk Related ContentMore in this categoryThe Last Word: Private eyesThe Last Word: Capital callThe Last Word: Euro vision‘Fresh perspectives’ – Gibson Dunn’s new London co-heads set out City plansThe 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 visionRising to the challenge – tough market rewards for firms with clearest focusMaking an ESG lawyer – law firms search for the magic formula