FEATURES: VIEW FROM THE TOP
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The great pay debate
Over the past decade, executive pay in the US and UK has rocketed in relation to that of average workers, despite major corporate scandals and global financial collapse. Yet leading figures in the business world continue to resist change.
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Global leaders: Chris Saul
The Senior Partner of Slaughter and May – one of the world’s most prestigious law firms, with a blue-chip client list and reported profits per equity partner of $3 million a year – assessed the eurozone crisis and major themes set to be discussed at the IBA’s Group Member Summit at the end of May.
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Discrimination: A woman’s lot
Despite the number of women entering the legal profession, there remain few at the top and discrimination is rife, but private and public initiatives are addressing the issue.
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Trading places
 Ten years after China’s accession to the WTO, and with fellow BRIC economy Russia soon to follow suit, the tensions in international trade are becoming increasingly exposed. The EU and America can no longer sway global opinion as they once could.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Web of discontent
 The question of who can publish content belonging to others online has been dominated by fierce litigation and ineffective legislation. The latest ruling in Luxembourg suggests that the saga may finally be reaching its conclusion.
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GLOBALISATION
Law beyond borders
 Throughout the era of globalisation, expansionist law firms have been plagued by regional restrictions. But, while trade agreements may open markets, they don’t necessarily prompt an influx of investment.
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