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FOCUS OF THE DAY: While much of the commercial bar is in growth mode despite a challenging market, it is the smaller sets where most activity is happening. Big shots beware. Life is rosy at the commercial bar, if last year’s financial results provided by some leading sets are anything to go by. Overall, the top 30 chambers witnessed growth across the board, though expansion at the top end of the leader board was notably slower than in previous years. Full story - The Lawyer
FOCUS OF THE DAY: While much of the commercial bar is in growth mode despite a challenging market, it is the smaller sets where most activity is happening. Big shots beware. Life is rosy at the commercial bar, if last year’s financial results provided by some leading sets are anything to go by. Overall, the top 30 chambers witnessed growth across the board, though expansion at the top end of the leader board was notably slower than in previous years. Full story - The Lawyer
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