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Government scrutiny and investor activism behind rise in failed blockbuster takeovers
The magic circle had a good year but mid-tier firms did even better
Lawyers with the know-how to cut the region’s big and complex deals are in high demand
Soaring interest from overseas investors demands expert crafters of compromise
The transfer market in talent is undermining traditional legal practices
British lawyers are jumping ship — but the magic circle is fighting back
Novel remedies to competition challenges ensure significant mergers went more smoothly
M&A up 40% in 2017 as oil price recovery restores sector confidence
Top 200 made £23.5bn, up 73% since 2007, but some mid-market outfits struggle
Groups post strong financial results, including record profits per partner
Ben Morgan led investigations into Rolls-Royce, Airbus and GlaxoSmithKline
Strong demand for prized assets leads to express deals as valuations near 10-year high
University is no longer a requirement for would-be lawyers in drive for social mobility
The industry-wide problem needs more than money
Overseas takeovers of American companies likely to face more scrutiny
Lawyers have shown their skills navigating some high-profile but bitterly contested deals
£79bn brewing deal leads to bumper payday for bankers, accountants, lawyers and PRs
‘Home’ of UK papers finally hands over to bankers and tourists
Mark Rawlinson to be new chairman of investment banking in London
Corporate recovery experts face physical threats as emotions run high, writes Kate Burgess
Investment decisions are being put on hold as outcome of EU poll is awaited
A move out of London looks less likely but comes at a cost
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