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Well-known firms trade on their names, but pressure for change is growing
Ramifications of this back-office revolution will be felt across organisations everywhere
The line between legal and business advice is blurring ever faster, say senior lawyers
Spotlight on general counsel who demonstrate the importance of the corporate legal department
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