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  • October 17, 2001 |

    That was then, this is now

    Almost all law firms prospered in the bull economy of the late 1990s. But as economic growth grinds to a halt, it may now become a case of 'survival of the fittest' writes Derek Bedlow

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  • October 17, 2001 |

    Brand recognition

    In three years, Yorkshire tough guy Dibb Lupton Alsop has managed a remarkable transformation into DLA, credible City player. So much for the easy part, says Jan Harvey

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  • October 17, 2001 |

    Facing up to a slump

    Although no City firms have yet to announce the cutting of any training contracts, the legal world has begun to brace itself for an economic downturn. Anne Mizzi looks at the implications this could have for students and trainees

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  • October 16, 2001 |

    Travers Smith launches German practice in strategy U-turn

    Legal Week reports

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  • October 10, 2001 |

    W&C sets up Euro board

    Legal Week reports

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  • October 10, 2001 |

    Sector report: M&A

    With third quarter results showing a near 50% drop in global M&A activity and an increasingly pessimistic marketplace, James Baxter finds that searching out volume rather than value could be the key for firms looking to ride out the storm

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  • October 10, 2001 |

    Ashursts pips A&O to Veronis deal

    Beauty parade win boosts Ashursts equity team as research points to a European buy-out market slowdown

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  • October 3, 2001 |

    Linklaters aims to be top three buy-out firm

    Firm sets out private equity stall in a market where some of its rivals have traditionally faltered

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  • October 3, 2001 |

    Osborne Clarke loses out as Marlborough turns to Ashursts

    Legal Week reports

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  • October 3, 2001 |

    Ashursts secures corporate team

    Legal Week reports

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