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Litigators hit their straps when economy turns sour
When the economy heads south and deals turn sour, litigation specialists come into their own.
Mark Ludlow writes on News specialising in Politics, Policy, Infrastructure. Based in our Brisbane newsroom, Mark has over 18 years experience as journalist, working worked for The Sunday Times in London as well as covering federal politics in Canberra.
When the economy heads south and deals turn sour, litigation specialists come into their own.
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