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Finance 2008

Rankings at a glance
Award LevelHighly commended
InnovationPalestinian multi-national guarantee facilities.
Originality6
Rationale6
Impact6
Total18
DescriptionAsked to put in place a structure to set up a $200m guarantee facility for Palestinian small businesses, Freshfields worked pro bono for three years as did an associate who moved to Norton Rose mid-project.