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  • September 7, 2005 |

    US Firms In London: Living up to the hype

    The deal climate of the past few years has undoubtedly favoured the lean model of the US firm in London. This, coupled with eye-catching hires from the magic circle, has boosted the profile of US firms in the City. With a sustained upswing in public M&A now predicted for Europe, what does the future hold for the US firm in London? Charlie Wright reports

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  • September 7, 2005 |

    US firms in City failing own growth targets

    Legal Week Reports

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  • September 7, 2005 |

    Debevoise appoints new London managing partner

    Legal Week Reports

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  • September 7, 2005 |

    August M&A activity hits £54bn as revival continues

    Freshfields, CC and Herbies swoop as Euro revival shrugs off summer slowdown

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  • September 7, 2005 |

    US Firms In London: London plays hard to get

    This time last year, US firms in London were talking about sustainable growth for the year ahead. While some have come good on their pledge to expand, many have found themselves cutting back on fee earners instead. Charlie Wright reports

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  • September 4, 2005 |

    Skadden edges out UK rivals on £3bn Skandia bid

    By Paul Hodkinson

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  • August 3, 2005 |

    Skadden sets new pay benchmark as regions brought in line with NY

    Legal Week Reports

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  • July 27, 2005 |

    Germany: Buy-in Munich

    Munich has been grabbing all the attention this year with both German and international firms building up their bases there; German lawyers are bracing themselves for US-style class action suits and increased competition from the German independents; while Eversheds has made its first foray into the country. Sarah Gill reports

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  • July 27, 2005 |

    Germany: The trouble with Shearman

    Shearman & Sterling has long been a dominant force in the German legal market. But as the firm's iconic leader approaches retirement age, questions are being asked about how Shearman can maintain its standing. Sarah Gill assesses its future

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  • July 27, 2005 |

    European market sees M&A boost

    Big-ticket M&A returns to the European market; Davis Polk makes eye-catching lateral hire in bid to launch its French-law practice; Olswang agrees formal alliance with Miami giant while Rambaud partners vote with their feet. Alex Novarese reports

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