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Travers Smith bounces back with record £229 million turnover
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What the lawyer picks in Andy Burnham’s Cabinet tell us about the way he will govern
One quit his training contract after 10 months and never actually qualified
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Mishcon de Reya signs 20-year lease for new Holborn HQ
Relocating in 2029
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Debevoise analyst posed as firm lawyer in tenancy row
Barred from profession
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