Law.com - London Firms Post Solid Financials as Rest of U.K. Starts to Feel the Pinch

Law.com - London Firms Post Solid Financials as Rest of U.K. Starts to Feel the Pinch
With the exception of Trowers, which mentioned it Middle East practice, there is very little indication in this article about the reasons why some firms have enjoyed more success than others. This data warrants further study to see where the various contributions to earnings come from. It could also be that some firms, rather than having a better geographical placement of their practice have a better practice mix. We already know that real estate is causing problems for some London firms. Perhaps, the better performing firms have less involvement with real estate and more with other, more profitable, areas, such as IP. Certainly, there will be more data along these lines coming.