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2011 Surveys Published Online

Published 2011 in Issue 34 by Houman Barekat : Comments (0)

Our seventh annual FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and Eurotop 100 surveys have been published online: http://www.chambersandpartners.com/FTSE-Survey

Interesting times: Europe awaits Strasbourg decision on privacy

Published 2011 in Issue 34 by Houman Barekat : Comments (0)

An imminent judgment of the European Court of Human Rights is expected to bring unprecedented clarity to the vexed question of privacy in relation to media reporting on public figures. HOUMAN BAREKAT spoke to prominent media lawyer PROF. DR MATTHIAS PRINZ, the lead lawyer on the case, about the potential impact of the decision.

Is Germany turning its back on international firms?

Published 2011 in Issue 34 by Ravinder Casley Gera : Comments (0)

Ten years ago the German legal market was transformed as its largest firms one by one merged with UK firms. But in the last few years a new generation of German independent firms has sprung up – and some old names have reappeared. RAVINDER CASLEY GERA asks: Is Germany going full circle?

'Railway diplomacy' drives China's construction boom

Published 2011 in Issue 34 by Glenn Haley : Comments (0)

China's relentless rail expansion represents a potentially lucrative opportunity for law firms and their clients. But there are also pitfalls – as GLENN HALEY explains.

Striking a balance: Defining the right of privacy

Published 2011 in Issue 34 by Michael Hart : Comments (0)

The public debate about privacy law grows: how best to protect privacy without undermining freedom of speech? MICHAEL HART reflects on the latest developments.

Tackling Corruption: the Bribery Act explained

Published 2011 in Issue 34 by Guy Bastable : Comments (0)

The Bribery Act 2010 comes into force this July. Press speculation about a Draconian crackdown on corporate hospitality has proved unfounded; but a new regime of accountability means business will have to tread very carefully, as GUY BASTABLE explains.