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February 29, 2016

Pay divide sees eight of top 20 UK firms award highest earners more than double average partner pay
Top earners at Clydes, Allen & Overy, Freshfields and Eversheds among those landing more than double average PEP

Slater and Gordon set to cut UK offices as it reports £493m loss
Struggling personal injury firm writes down A$814.2m from Quindell acquisition as it restructures

Sidley hires six City Kirkland partners in private equity push
US firm raids rival for partners across private equity, banking, corporate and tax

Am Law 100: Orrick grows top line and partner profit
US firm reports revenue of $913m in 2015 as profit per equity partner also grows 12%

Vinson & Elkins to close Abu Dhabi office
US firm to consolidate its Middle East offering into two offices, following in the footsteps of Latham & Watkins

Judge dismisses grand larceny charges against former Dewey execs
Former executive director and former chief finance officer see the most serious charges against them dropped

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