What a year 2006 was. Mergers, M&A and the triumph that was Senior Partner, The Diary’s (extremely) long-running unreality extravaganza, which captivated thousands with its unique blend of telling legal commentary and uproarious social satire. But what lies ahead for 2007? More mergers? Not for Orrick and Dewey, anyway. Another record year for M&A? Another series of Senior Partner? Hmm. The Diary hereby offers its unnervingly detailed predictions for the year ahead. And remember – you read it here first

January