Download this reportThe new rules of law
Regulatory changes, such as the UK’s Legal Services Act, are shaking up the legal market
Resources
‘Bold thinking’ – the report’s theme this year – is becoming ever more critical to the lawyer’s skill set. Firms are also very different from the traditional partnerships that existed just a few years ago
Full rankings
Changing times
The role of commercial lawyers has extended increasingly to advising businesses and governments at the very highest level
New directions
Traditional law firms are not usually associated with a culture of innovation, but this is changing as lawyers adapt to unfamiliar challenges
Corporate law: lawyers in the limelight
Some of the most innovative deals of the past year have also been the most visible. Here is an explanation of the back-room negotiations that became global news
Strategy: smart moves
Law firms are devising fresh approaches to improve the way they operate and attract clients
Legal innovator of the year: strong contenders
This year’s shortlisted candidates impressed the judging panel with their creative approaches to tough challenges
Related content and features
Video
More FT video
Industry pioneers
Bribery and corruption
Pay-offs stop paying off
The UK Bribery Act has far-reaching consequences, but regulators may struggle to implement it
Finance
Hard times
Vital work has included saving businesses in Spain and dealing with Ireland’s debt bail-out
Client service
Customer focus
Law firms are taking a good look at what they offer and providing services that make it easier to navigate the legal world
Continental European firms
Competitive advantage
Many firms in mainland Europe have emerged from the recession in better shape than their UK rivals
Resourcing, technology, efficiency
The future is here
Some of the deals struck in the past year could be seen as pointers to the future of legal services
In-house teams
Beyond the team
In-house lawyers are coming up with ideas that can benefit the business overall
A labour of love
How do you do a 14-way merger of operations across multiple jurisdictions?
Dispute resolution
Bridge over troubled water
Creative thinking led to quick solutions in cases that might otherwise have dragged through the courts for years
