After predictions of law firm consolidation for several years, an eventful 2012 has seen some of this much-touted merger mania come to fruition. Along with a continued spate of international expansion, high-profile hires and post-Legal Services Act innovation, here are some the most read stories of the last 12 months in Legal Week's 2012 news round-up…

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