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SMEs optimistic

25 June 2009
Issue: 7375 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession , Banking
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News In Brief

SMEs optimistic

Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the financial services sector report a reduced need for legal advice—only 4% now turn to their lawyers for advice, down from 21% at the end of 2008. Three-quarters of SMEs in the professional services sector think the worst of the recession is behind them, and expect to increase or maintain sales in the next 12 months, according to a survey by insurance group, QBE.

Issue: 7375 / Categories: Legal News , Legal services , Profession , Banking
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

National Pro Bono Centre—Esther McConnell & Sarah Oliver Scemla

Charity strengthens leadership as national Pro Bono Week takes place

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Michelman Robinson—Akshay Sewlikar

Dual-qualified partner joins London disputes practice

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

McDermott Will & Schulte—Karen Butler

Transactions practice welcomes partner in London office

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