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‘We have enough of a say’: Squire’s Peter Crossley on retirement, leadership and the US

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Victoria Young talks to the long-serving Europe and Middle East managing partner

When Legal Business last profiled Squire Patton Boggs’ UK legacy firm Hammonds in 2005, the cover line was ‘Bad habits’ – profits had slumped, lock-ins had been introduced and outgoing partners were considering legal action. New managing partner Peter Crossley pledged to get his house in order.