Happily single? – Russia’s top law firms say they aren’t interested in merging with any of their international competitors. But they face some difficult decisions about their future, says Chris Johnson.

The bear in mind – International firms are showing renewed interest in Russia with the proposed sell-off of state assets, the World Cup and the 2012 Winter Olympics generating a slew of mandates. Suzanna Ring reports on what’s to come for the region’s legal market.