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Legal Week | LIVE Merger talks, fee controversy and shiny trophies, the best of the last week Blog Post - Tue 1st Dec All the best news and analysis from Legal Week over the last seven days 'In a crisis, the general counsel is front and centre' - GCs on the toughest challenges they face Interview - Tue 1st Dec General counsel including the Co-operative Group's Alistair Asher on leadership, ethics and the critical role in-house lawyers have to play in the face of a crisis Latest stories from Legal Week Gateley expands with Reading office opening News - Tue 1st Dec Listed law firm launches an office in the “highly strategic” M4 corridor where it says the demand for legal services is growing Linklaters eyes Shanghai Free Trade Zone opening within the next 12 months News - Tue 1st Dec Magic circle firm sets its sights on launching joint venture with a Chinese firm in the city within a year Dentons in merger talks with Colombian and Mexican firms News - Mon 30th Nov The world's largest law firm eyes further expansion as it targets Colombia and Mexico tie ups Partners expect flurry of plea agreements after first UK deal approved News - Mon 30th Nov Judge approves ICBC Standard Bank’s $32m settlement with the Serious Fraud Office over bribery allegations Herbert Smith Freehills formalises alliance with local firm in Singapore News - Mon 30th Nov UK firm has entered a Formal Law Alliance with 'best friend' firm Prolegis in Singapore More stories from Legal Week Legal Week Law Latest Resources Biting on the LIP: is the tide turning away from leniency towards litigants in person? Shoosmiths White Paper Following the recession, legal aid cutbacks and poor economic conditions have led to an increasing number of litigants in person (LIPs) in the courts as people struggle to pay for legal representation. But is the tide turning away from leniency towards LIPs? This briefing looks at some key cases. More from Legal Week Law Upcoming Events for Legal Professionals Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum Africa 2016 Conference - Thu 8th Sep 2016, Johannesburg Legal Week is delighted to bring you the fifth annual Corporate Counsel Forum Africa. Details Book Online Enquries Add to Diary 2159 Legal Jobs from Legal Week Jobs 2 X Corporate/Commercial Associate (3-6 PQE) – GUERNSEY – Major Offshore Firm Offshore Legal -up to £100K (20% tax) English, Irish, Scottish, Aussie and Kiwi candidates are most preferred for these roles.Guernsey (GB) More from Legal Week Jobs

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