While Herbert Smith partners have a reputation for being animals when it comes to litigation, The Diary was amused to learn that the trait had been extended to other, less confrontational departments.
A quick flick though the recently published Herbert Smith Handbook 2001-02 reveals the existence of corporate partners Trevor Turtle and Andrew Tortoishell and planning partner Sophie Quayle.
Rumours that Dr Dolittle is in the frame to replace Richard Bond as senior partner are, as yet, unconfirmed.
