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‘Big parties aren’t a good look’: Firms rein in boozy Christmas celebrations

Office get-togethers this Christmas are looking a lot more sober and sombre after a year of cost-cutting

Top City staff fear a rash of non-financial misconduct claims in the new year
Top City staff fear a rash of non-financial misconduct claims in the new year Photo: Getty Images

Before its Christmas party this year, a top US law firm sent all of its partners an email.

This was not to wish them the tidings of the season, or to encourage them to cut loose after a tough year.

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