A vision of the future

There was much mirth at Slaughters last week as several partners took advantage of the firm's proximity to Linklaters' overspill facilities.

A group of smartly-dressed, youthful and attentive-looking individuals were spotted working studiously in a Linklaters office. The Slaughters partners deduced that they were most likely trainees midway through their inductions. Five had their heads in their hands. Oh dear.