• April 30, 2003 |

    Cambridge & Thames Valley: University Challenge

    Despite the hype over the 'Cambridge phenomenon', Oxford University has a far superior record of spinning out successful technology companies. Now Cambridge University wants a piece of the action. Derek Bedlow reports

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  • April 30, 2003 |

    Cambridge & Thames Valley: Ups and downs in the valley

    It has been a year of consolidation and change in Cambridge and the Thames Valley region as local firms scramble to reposition themselves against strong competition from their City rivals. James Baxter and Paul Hodkinson report

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  • April 30, 2003 |

    In-house: Keeping it in the family

    Top in-house roles are thin on the ground at the moment, but the good news for general counsel looking to move is that the UK's leading companies are more likely to recruit from a competitor than try to lure a partner from private practice. Philip Hoult reports

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  • April 29, 2003 |

    Barclays' Trust named as new Schroders legal chief

    Legal Week reports

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  • April 16, 2003 |

    News round-up from Legal Week

    Legal Director reports

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  • April 16, 2003 |

    Slump hits City as CC cuts assistant pay

    Legal Director reports

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  • April 16, 2003 |

    The Big Question

    Market gives thumbs up to CC's salary band rate cuts

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  • April 16, 2003 |

    UK firms lead the way in German M&A

    Legal Week reports

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  • April 16, 2003 |

    Southwest focus: In Bristol fashion

    Bristol firms have suffered in the downturn like everyone else, but mergers, expansions and talk of demergers - buoyed up by work from some unexpected sources - have kept them in the headlines nonetheless. Derek Bedlow reports

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  • April 16, 2003 |

    Recruitment: Keeping it in the family

    Top in-house roles are short on the ground and corporates can have a huge wishlist of qualities a new general counsel will need. But in contrast with the US, the UK's leading companies are far more likely to promote internally or to look for a senior lawyer at a rival than try to lure a partner from a top law firm. Philip Hoult reports

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