In this issue

Whether it is helping companies survive or helping the banks create liquidity, legal innovation and the efforts of lawyers to be creative plays a central role in the success of US business

Nov 3, 2011

A culture of creativity

Talent and an environment that is conducive to original thinking are key

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Corporate law: small change, big difference

The tiniest of tweaks adapt the law for a multitide of applications. By Helen Thomas

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Energy and technology: fast and furious frontier

Last year’s groundbreaking deal is this year’s norm in an ever-changing sector. By Ed Crooks

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It is not just new companies that inspire creative work

It is no surprise that the technology, media and telecoms industries have become a focus for creative legal advice, writes Richard Waters

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Litigation: drawing the line

Limiting the reach of the law can save companies vast sums. By Sarah Murray

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Finance: buying time

Refinancing has been critical since the credit crisis. By Telis Demos

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Business of law: forced to innovate

Tough times have made many firms change their ways. By Caroline Binham

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In-house teams: a different breed

Corporate counsel are finding their own methods of promoting innovation. By Reena SenGupta

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Individuals: leading lights

Profiles of 10 legal innovators who shone brightly in this year’s FT report

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How the report was researched

Research for the US Innovative Lawyers report was conducted by RSG Consulting