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The Seller’s Market For Legal Stars Is Booming

In the course of producing Forbes Top Lawyers, the yearlong research often reveals insights into the state of the legal profession. With this, our third-annual list, the trend was inescapable: The world’s leading law firms are in a race to position themselves for the future—and talent is becoming their most powerful competitive advantage. As the industry consolidates and rivalries intensify, firms are audaciously raiding rivals for marquee partners who can give them an edge. For star partners with the cachet, client relationships and “halo effect,” the ceiling seems limitless, including…

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