Judged on economics and practice management, it could be a lot worse. It is widely conceded that the ‘M’ in Denton Wilde Sapte’s increasingly ubiquitous TMT practice never really gelled with the rest of the firm.

And despite many of the 11 partners now heading for DLA’s embrace being regarded as leading players in their field, the team was often competing with West End practices and boutiques rather than Dentons’ traditional rivals.