• November 24, 2004 |

    Independent Firms in Europe: Southern pride

    While Portuguese law firms, buoyed up by the rapid growth of their home market, are predicting a strong period of growth, their Spanish counterparts are taking a rare temperate view on the future. Meanwhile, the Italian firms are playing their global rivals at their own game. Jan Harvey reports

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  • November 24, 2004 |

    Independent Firms in Europe: Use your connections

    Joining an international law firm network can seem a great way for smaller firms to remain independent, while benefiting from their affiliations. But such a move can also have its disadvantages. Richard Tromans reports

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  • November 24, 2004 |

    Independent Firms in Europe: Eastern promise

    Scandinavia's legal sector has suffered this year from having too many big fish in too small a pond. Now that the Baltic states are members of the European Union, could they provide a new market for the Scandinavian firms to exploit? Jan Harvey reports

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  • November 24, 2004 |

    Independent Firms in Europe: The front line

    France, Germany and Benelux have seen the greatest influx of international firms of all the European jurisdictions over the last decade, but a top tier of independent firms is still retaining a strong grip on the market. Jan Harvey reports

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  • November 24, 2004 |

    Independent Firms in Europe: Opportunity knocks

    The accession of five Central European states to the European Union was the region's biggest news this year - and law firms are looking forward to reaping the benefits, says Jan Harvey

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  • November 24, 2004 |

    November in focus

    As France attracts international heavyweights, Germany proves a turbulent market and Fish & Neave deal underlines IP boutique pressure

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  • November 23, 2004 |

    French heavyweights makes Paris Bar 2nd round

    Legal Week reports

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  • November 18, 2004 |

    Shell completes adviser overhaul

    By Paul Hodkinson

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  • November 17, 2004 |

    Your fate in their hands

    The Diary Reports

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  • November 17, 2004 |

    A&O united on Glazer bid

    Legal Week Reports

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