The Big Question
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Online special: City firms improving pro bono efforts but controversy rages over PR tactics
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | November 28, 2007
City firms are becoming stronger converts to the pro bono cause, but conservative Brits still cannot quite get used to the US example of firm-wide ventures and hourly targets. Caroline Grimshaw reports on the latest Big Question survey
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Online special: Majority of UK lawyers expect an upsurge in bank-on-bank litigation
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | November 14, 2007
Leading lawyers are united in the belief that the market downturn will lead to an increase in cases between financial institutions, as firms face up to the prospect of taking on the big banks. Claire Ruckin reports on the results of the latest Big Question survey
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Online special: Top City firms convert to brand values but wary of outside ratings
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | November 1, 2007
Law firms are putting increasing value on the external perception of their brands, according to the results of the latest Legal Week Big Question survey, despite lingering scepticism from partners regarding 'voodoo valuations'. The survey, conducted in association with EJ Legal, follows the recent news that some of the world's top law firms are set to see themselves ranked by brand value in a new venture by the Managing Partners' Forum (MPF) and consultant Brand Finance.
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Online special: Top City firms convert to brand values but wary of outside ratings
By Georgina Stanley | November 1, 2007
Law firms are putting increasing value on the external perception of their brands, according to the results of the latest Legal Week Big Question survey, despite lingering scepticism from partners regarding 'voodoo valuations'. The survey, conducted in association with EJ Legal, follows the recent news that some of the world's top law firms are set to see themselves ranked by brand value in a new venture by the Managing Partners' Forum (MPF) and consultant Brand Finance.
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Confidence dips as credit squeeze hits but partners predict growth
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | October 17, 2007
The summer's credit market turmoil has put a noticeable dent in business confidence at the top UK law firms, but a clear majority of partners believe their businesses will maintain robust growth.
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Lawyers sceptical about benefits of MBA-style training for juniors
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | October 3, 2007
Leading lawyers are yet to be convinced of the case for MBA-style training for LPC students, with many believing such training would better serve more experienced lawyers. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest Big Question survey
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City lawyers united on benefits of non-legal staff becoming partners
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | September 19, 2007
Ninety-three percent of lawyers agree on the potential management benefits of non-law professionals joining firm partnerships - but they remain wary of introducing multi-disciplinary models. James Illman reports on the findings of the latest Big Question survey
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Age discrimination laws incompatible with law firm employment regimes
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | September 12, 2007
The current trend for commercial law firm partners to retire in their 50s is hampering the success of new-look age discrimination legislation, say top UK lawyers. Claire Ruckin reports on the findings of the latest Big Question survey
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UK firms poised to reap rewards of class action litigation upswing
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | September 5, 2007
The vast majority of the UK's top lawyers expect class action-style group litigation work to increase across Europe in the near future as advisers bid to cash in on the nascent market. According to the results of the latest Legal Week/EJ Legal Big Question survey, nearly 25% of senior lawyers are forecasting a substantial rise in class action work with a further 50% of respondents anticipating at least some scope for growth.
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Racial equality cited as number one issue in legal diversity drive
By a:1:{i:0;s:1:" ";} | August 29, 2007
Lawyers view racial equality as the crucial issue in the legal profession's battle to boost diversity, while the need to properly monitor diversity statistics is also acknowledged as a priority for law firms. Claire Ruckin reports on the latest Big Question survey
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