FRESHFIELDS BRUCKHAUS DERINGER

Freshfields to draw on 3,500 alumni for temp lawyer venture

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has officially launched its much-touted contract lawyer initiative, which will see the firm draw on ...

18 May 2012 | 00:00

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Freshfields and Travers advise on Clinton Cards collapse

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Travers Smith have taken lead roles on the high-profile administration of high street retailer C...

10 May 2012 | 14:26

Freshfields NQs to make at least £65k as new merit pay system kicks in

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has confirmed associate salaries under its new merit-based pay scheme, with newly-qualified (NQ) law...

8 May 2012 | 13:48

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Arbitration's promised land - why arbitration must evolve to continue its success story

Freshfields’ Constantine Partasides and Patrick Taylor argue arbitration must evolve if it is to fulfil its promise as the first choice to resolve global business disputes

11 May 2012 | 00:00 | secure

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Great expectations – what the next generation wants from the profession

"One of the most complex challenges is the next generation’s desire to achieve a work/life balance. Four in 10 (43%) ranked work/life balance as a critically important consideration, ahead of a competitive salary and bonus" - Law firms must rethink...

09 Mar 2012 | 00:00 | secure

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The long, long haul - can the magic circle break America?

As attention turns to emerging economies, London’s top firms continue to press on in the US. Georgina Stanley asks whether a breakthrough is finally in sight

02 Mar 2012 | 00:00 | secure

INTERVIEWS AND PROFILES

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Dealmaker: Ian Terry

"Proudest professional moment? Winning the Apple v Apple litigation for Steve Jobs and realising he was now free to take access to music to another level" - Freshfields litigator Ian Terry on the joys of Leeds Crown Court and his ice-skating aspirati...

10 Feb 2012 | 00:00 | secure

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Dealmaker: Claire Wills

Freshfields corporate partner Claire Wills on foul-mouthed driving and outshopping Carrie...

17 Nov 2011 | 00:00 | secure

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'Oiling the machine' – Freshfields' new City chief bids to modernise gung-ho style

"It’s a bit like being a cox in a rowing boat. If everyone is rowing in sync, the boat is going to move much better. My role is part helping set the direction and part getting everyone pointing the same way and oiling the machinery to achieve this,â...

06 Oct 2011 | 00:00 | secure

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