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January 29, 2016

‘They trade on their good name and overcharge' - why some firms fall short of the standards GCs expect
Quality and service delivery remain vital as complacent firms rely on well-respected brands, survey of 900 GCs finds

‘A big, messy job' - partners weigh in on the challenges of breaking up the UK's largest banks
Magic circle expected to pick up the lion's share of work but ringfencing set to throw up roles for a range of UK firms

Hogan Lovells sees dip in non-US revenue and PEP as cash in business falls
The firm's non-US operations saw revenue fall by just over 2% while PEP fell 11% to below £700k mark

Freshfields' highest paid partner's pay soars nearly 70%
Magic circle firm's highest-paid partner takes home £3.2m as the number of fee earners also grows

Clifford Chance Saudi office faces legal challenge
Local courts launch investigation into the licencing of CC's office in the country in collaboration with local firm Al-Jadaan

'A worthwhile target' - the ease of stealing information from high net worth individuals
The private client fraternity is an increasingly popular target for hackers

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