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By Stephanie Quine
Legal Leaders: The bigger picture
Mark Rigotti, soon-to-be managing partner of one of the world’s largest law firms, tells Stephanie Quine how lessons learnt on a journey with Freehills will help him in his new role.
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By Priya Murthy
Getting them young
For law firms, a successful graduate recruitment campaign starts with selecting the right summer clerks. Justin Whealing looks at how two firms entice students to work through their holidays.
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By Priya Murthy
Rekindling the Magic
Is it realistic for London firms to hope for a return to the pre-GFC glory days or has the legal market changed for good? Leanne Mezrani reports.
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By Stephanie Quine
Imagined value
Client relationship management is a top priority for any legal services firm. Stephanie Quine looks at the role of alternative fee arrangements and asks why they continue to be overlooked in favour of billable hours.
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By Priya Murthy
The fight for world peace
With transaction practices tanking, law firms are looking to other areas to make a buck. Justin Whealing looks at the competitive machinations within international commercial arbitration.
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By Priya Murthy
Troubles in the capital
Global stock markets are struggling. Justin Whealing finds out how capital markets lawyers are trying to stay afloat.
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By Priya Murthy
Breaking old habits
The notoriously conservative Bar appears determined to modernise. But are recent reforms enough to bring barristers in line with the rest of the profession? Leanne Mezrani reports._x000D_ _x000D_
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By Priya Murthy
Legal Leaders: Moving into the umpire’s chair
As befitting the son of a champion tennis player, Tom Bathurst has made the move from a highly-ranked player as a barrister to an adjudicator as a judge. He talks to Justin Whealing.
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By Priya Murthy
Mind the knowledge gap
Knowledge management could soon be a standard client service. But are firms ready for the technology required to make this happen? Leanne Mezrani reports.
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By Stephanie Quine
Push for the bush
Legal bodies are slowly mobilising efforts to attract and retain lawyers in rural, regional and remote (RRR) Australia, but funding problems and an ageing profession are disrupting progress. Stephanie Quine reports.
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