Remuneration will always be a touchy subject, especially for those lower down the eat-what-ever-you-can-blag-the-credit-for food chain. But those less well-endowed UK lawyers should thank their lucky stars they do not ply their humble trade in Italy, where the rich/poor divide is even more stark.

It seems recent changes to the remuneration policy at Gianni Origoni Grippo & Partners are unlikely to have managing partner Francesco Gianni popping down to Kwik Save just yet.