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Legal 500 Data: Behind the story

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David Burgess
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11 February 2020
The Legal 500

The Legal 500 UK 2020 : UK and London changes

As the submissions deadline for the next Legal 500 UK guide fast approaches, an analysis of last year’s data has identified Shoosmiths as the top firm for both new rankings and moves up, outpacing its competitors across the UK market.

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