ITV has become one of the first major British companies to entirely phase out the billable hour as the broadcasting giant unveils its new roster of legal advisers. Group legal director and general counsel Andrew Garard has cut ITV's advisers from almost 50 to nine, with each firm agreeing to use alterative billing methods.Slaughter and May, Lovells, Addleshaw Goddard, DLA Piper, Olswang, Charles Russell and Goodman Derrick have all landed roles on the panel, with US law firm Dewey & LeBoeuf and media boutique Wiggin also on the roster.
November 27, 2008 at 10:03 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Legalweek
ITV has become one of the first major British companies to entirely phase out the billable hour as the broadcasting giant unveils its new roster of legal advisers.
Group legal director and general counsel Andrew Garard has cut ITV’s advisers from almost 50 to nine, with each firm agreeing to use alterative billing methods.
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