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  • December 8, 2003 |

    Hong Kong / China: Finding their feet

    Although foreign firms suffered greatly during the Sars outbreak in East Asia, the majority are now beginning to find their feet again. Sophie Evans looks at their attempts to reassert their influence in the region

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  • December 8, 2003 |

    Hong Kong / China: A rising power

    Hong Kong has long served as Asia's central economic hub. But with the rapid rise of key mainland centres such as Shanghai, has the semi-autonomous region had its day? Nick Parsons reports

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  • December 8, 2003 |

    Lincoln hire heralds Shearmans IP launch

    In Brief

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  • November 26, 2003 |

    Commentary: An object lesson in burning bridges

    The recent RBS panel review has undoubtedly succeeded in pushing down fees, but at what long-term cost?

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  • November 20, 2003 |

    COMMENTARY: US firms check out the competition

    The departures of two of Dentons' competition stars looks set to spark a recruitment frenzy in London

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  • November 19, 2003 |

    Shearmans launches London IP practice

    In Brief

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  • November 16, 2003 |

    Shearman raids Davenports for UK IP launch

    Legal Week reports

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  • November 13, 2003 |

    California: Seize the day

    During the 1990s technology boom, northern California's indigenous law firms honed the skills necessary to dominate their local market. But with the downturn starting to bite, their out-of-town rivals have seized the opportunity to play to their strengths, says Harry Keegan

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  • November 13, 2003 |

    Western Europe: The Major Battleground

    Germany is dominated by new arrivals from the US and UK, but a handful of domestic firms are holding strong, says Sophie Evans

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  • November 12, 2003 |

    Partnership: Under pressure

    For the first time in many of their histories, UK law firms are facing the prospect of laying off partners in order to cope with tough economic conditions. But are they succeeding in biting the bullet? Harry Keegan reports

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