If you are in the mood for some healthy debate, take a look at the comments from readers on SJ Berwin’s bonus scheme that are building in legalweek.com’s Talkback section.

Allen & Overy (A&O) received plenty of scrutiny when it launched its new bonus scheme back in October (see blog entry), but responses to the magic circle firm’s new regime are positively benign compared to some of the comments SJ Berwin is attracting.