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The article offers information on several aspects associated with the libraries and its architecture. The topics addressed include details on the construction of a library based architecture by Charles Holden in Woburn Square in London, England and information on an impacts of the digital technology on the society.

The article presents the journal's 2015 Asia-Pacific 150 executive summary which addresses the largest 100 local law firms in the region and the 50 international legal companies with the biggest regional presence by headcount. Employment rates for attorneys are mentioned, along with various law firms such as Baker & McKenzie LLP, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, and several Chinese legal companies. The economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region is examined, along with international investment.

Focuses on the real estate portfolios of law firms in Great Britain. Results of 'The Lawyer' periodical's real estate survey. INSETS: Questions;The best of the rest;Verdict.

Profiles Mark Edwards, Barclay PLC's general counsel in Africa. Edwards' accomplishments in the legal field; Role in strengthening Barclay's core markets in the region; Career history.

Interviews Eversheds chairman Alan Jenkins. Comment on expansion and possible integration of alliance offices; Career highlights as a lawyer; Involvement of the law firm in the Lockerbie bombing case; Emphasis on the law firm's international presence.

Interviews lawyer, Stephen Loble of Loble Solicitors litigation boutique in the U.S. Representation of the American government in its bid to force Lovells partner, Andrew Foyle to give evidence in the case between the government and Phillip Morris and Ors; Legal services; Reputation and popularity of the law firm; Specialization.

Analyzes the performance of several law firms specializing in real estate in Great Britain. Slaughter and May; Allen & Overy; Denton Wilde Sapte; Herbert Smith. INSET: TOP 20 REAL ESTATE FIRMS.

Interviews the awardees of the Queen's Honors List from the private practice, Michael Nathanson and Patricia Thomas. Influence of Nathanson's father in his career in the legal profession; Involvement of Nathanson in Italian businesses; Educational and professional background of Thomas; Association affiliations; Views on public involvement in planning decisions.

The article offers information on a grant fund offered to food processing, small-scale tourism infrastructure and co-operation business in Great Britain through the Growth Programme that opened on July 27, 2015. It informs that through the funding would encourage rural economics in England to grow and would also create job opprtunity. It states that the program is a part of the Rural Development Programme and states that the program is administered through Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs).

The article offers an executive summary of The Lawyer Asia-Pacific 2015 of the largest 100 local law firms in the region by number of qualified lawyers, and the 50 international firms with the largest regional presence by headcount. It notes the dominance of Chinese firms across both international and local firms, growing faster and wider than the globals. The strong economic outlook for the Asia-Pacific region as a whole and the continued investment by the international firms are tackled.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience as a nursing student communicating with the family of a dying patient.

Reports that law firm Nicholson Graham & Jones (NGJ) has been cleared of any negligence in a case in which the firm found itself as both the claimant's solicitors and a Part 20 defendant in Great Britain. Claim filed by NGJ, on behalf of the trustees of rugby union club Wasps Football Club, against surveyors Lambert Smith Hampton; Deal struck by Wasps' trustees to share Queen's Park Rangers' Loftus Road stadium; Attempt to destabilize NGJ's relationship with its clients.

Reports that the reality television program "The Partner" will see Ivy League law graduates compete to win the prize of partnership at a major law firm in the United States.

Reports that law firm Nabarro Nathanson has captured a highly rated team of lawyers from the beleaguered Tite & Lewis in Great Britain.

Reports on a deal negotiated by Great Britain-based law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner for boutique hotel chain, Malmaison. Offer of legal advice on thepurchase of the McCausland Hotel; Plan of Malmaison to double its business in the future.

Reports o the plan of Italian intellectual property (IP) law firm Trevisan and Cuonzo to open an office in Parma, Italy. Specialty of the company in IP issues for the food sector.

Reports that Italian law firm Gianni Origoni Grippo and Partners has signed an alliance with Vitali Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati. Strategy of the company to enhance its tax offering.

Focuses on the recruitment of Canadian lawyer Jim Lisson by the law firm Fasken Martineau DuMoulin for the expansion of its office in London, England.

Reports on the resignation of Marshall Levine, head of the construction and engineering group at Linklaters, a law firm based in Great Britain. Plan of Levine to transfer to Field Fisher Waterhouse.

Reports on the increase in the annual revenues of law firm Eversheds in Great Britain as of April 2004. Profits of the company from repeat clients.

Reports on law firm Eversheds' selection over Nabarro Nathanson to advise on letting and development work on the Bristol Alliance real estate development in Broadmead, England. Nabarro's previous work with Bristol Alliance; Marketing of the Broadmed development to potential retailers.

Reports on law firm Lindh Stabell Horten's rebranding of two of its Scandinavian offices to strengthen their operational ties

Reports on the law firm of Maxwell Batley's launching of a business unit focusing on the motorsports industry.

Reports on the law firm of Clifford Chance LLP's signing of an alliance with Maisto e Associati in Italy, after news that its former tie-up with tax firm Vitali Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati will end in May 2004.

Reports that Barclays has taken on three lawyers in South African and Botswana as a result of a reorganization of the bank's legal system in the region, which takes effect on May 1, 2004.

Discusses law firms' expected competition for works that will generated by Wood Wharf, a development site situated next to Canary Wharf at the top of the Isle of Dogs in London, England. British Waterways Board's (BWB) search for a partner for the development site; Berwin Leighton Paisner's role of advising BWB; Reaction of bidder Canary Wharf Group (CWG) against the inclusion of CWG founder Paul Reichmann's company, IPC Advisers, on the shortlist as a rival bidder; Bidders that are still thought to be in the process of appointing their advisers.

Describes the tasks of Denise Jagger as a partner at law firm Eversheds in a client service and management role. Promotion of customer service; Jagger's aim to transfer some values she learned from her stint as company secretary and legal director at supermarket giant Asda to Eversheds; Close coordination with managing partner David Gray to attain the company's Vision and Values Programme; Focus on client and staff.

Focuses on an Italian authorities law that will abolish three regulatory bodies as the country attempts to bring in legislation to prevent a future scandal like Parmalat and to restore foreign investors' confidence in the region.

Reports that law firm SJ Berwin has lured Pat Dugdale, head of tax know-how and training at Allen & Overy. Career background; Number of tax partners at the firm; Private equity partners SJ Berwin managed to win back.

Announces that law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner (BLP) has won of a pitch to advise the Ascent consortium which is bidding for the Ministry of Defence's UK Military Flying Training System public-private partnership contract. Other firms that competed with BLP; Defence clients of BLP; Bidders tendering for the contract aside from Ascent.

Reports that the law firm Ashurst has advised clients Manresa Developments and Candy & Candy on the sale of the most expensive apartment of the world. Project of Julian Simmonds, former global head of global exchange at Citigroup; Purchase of the premises from Formula One driver Bernie Eccleston; Price of the property.

Reports that the law firm McCann FitzGerald has carved out a niche for itself in the Irish finance market. Partner Roy Parker's collaboration with the Irish Bankers Association; Drafting of the Asset Covered Securities Act; Instruction from longstanding client Bank of Ireland.

Reports that the Italian law firm Vitali Romagnoli Piccardi e Associati has refused to associate with British counterpart Clifford Chance. Preference for Gianni Orion Grippo & Partners; Departure of Vitali lawyer Vittorio Grimaldi, who has ties with Clifford Chance; Financial institutions with links to Vitali.

Reports on demands before the Italian Administrative Tribunal for the ouster of Enrico Bondi as special administrator or receiver. Lawsuit filed by Bank of America and Parmalat's Irish subsidiary Eurofood; Disagreement over which jurisdiction should handle Eurofood's liquidation; Possibility of appeal to the European Court of Justice.

Reports that DLA partner Neil Micklethwaite has resigned from the law firm.

Reports on Hammonds' contract for Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), a company owned by American billionaire, Philip Anschutz, redeveloper of the Millennium Dome and founder of Qwest Communications. Role of Hammonds real estate partner Paul Groobey on AEG acquisition of the Manchester Evening News Arena complex; Total value of the AEG deal; Previous British legal advisers of AEG.

Reports that Allen & Overy (A&O) project finance partner Franco Vigliano has been chosen by lawyer Andrea Sandulli to be lead adviser on a project to build a bridge between Sicily and Italy. Other law firms participating in the project; European Union's contribution to the project; Law that created a legal framework for infrastructure projects.

Reports on New South Wales law firm, Noyce Legal's listing of its business on The Australian Stock Exchange. Spin off of the company's mortgage lending business, National Lending Solutions (NLS); Operations of NLS; Market value of shares.

Reports on DLA's consolidation of its relationship with Blackstone Group after representing both the U.S. private equity company and Colony Capital LLC on their sale of the Savoy Hotel Group to Quinlan Private. Transactions handled by DLA for Blackstone; DLA's handling of the sale of Lygon Arms; Law firms used by Blackstones in its transactions in Great Britain.

Reports on DLA's hiring of Harbottle & Lewis partner, Richard Penfold as part of its effort to strengthen its intellectual property (IP) practice. Direct supervisor; Comments of Penfold on his interest to build the practice in Great Britain and overseas; Clients handled by Penfold.

Reports that Harbottle & Lewis is the legal adviser of David and Victoria Beckham. Harbottle's advice on the Beckhams' on possible legal action over the Rebecca Loos interview broadcast by Sky; Previous handling of the Beckhams by Lee & Thompson; Goodman Derrick media partner Nicholas Armstrong's handling of Sky.

Reports on the German government's approval for Allen & Overy's (A&O) limited-liability partnership (LLP). Jurisdictions covered by the LLP; Comments of partner Richard Turnor on advantages of LLP; Rival firm, Clifford Chance's limited liability.

Reports on the appointment of Jones Day by Allen & Overy partner Marini in Milan, Italy. Transavtions for key client ING Real Estate and a large matter for Fiera Milano; Accounts on the inauguration of 20-lawyer Milan office of Jones Day; Refusal of Giovanni to comment on the move.

Reports on the depletion of office of Morgan Cole in London, England. Departure of barrister Geoff Hewitt and assitant Gordon Clark to join Charles Russell's energy team; Accounts on the resignation of Graeme Guthrie as corporate head; List of other employees who resigned.

Reports on the closure of offices of Denton Wilde Sapte in Asia. Number of lawyers who will be affected by the closure; Factor affecting the closure; Plan of the company to focus on its main sectors.

Reports that Dick Tyler has been re-elected as CMS Cameron McKenna's managing director. Positions held by Tyler before assuming his managing director position at the British law firm.

Reports that British-based law firm Norton Rose has chosen More London as its headquarters. Other buildings that the law firm considered.

Reports on the hiring of Lorenzo Attolico by Italian office of the law firm Hammonds. Plan of Hammonds to expand its Rome office; Comment of White and Case European managing partner John Riggs regarding the transfer of Attolico to Hammonds.

Reports on law firm DLA's bid to boost its practice in the British real estate sector. Share of DLA's real estate department to the firm's annual turnover; Number of real estate partners in the firm; DLA's major real estate clients; Plans of the firm to increase its profile in the sector.

Reports on the Law Institute of Victoria's continuing education requirements for lawyers who practice in the Australian state.