Ben Ward is not cautiously optimistic about the markets in 2016. He says that’s not positive enough – he’s really very optimistic, but insists that “sustainable growth” are his watchwords for 2016. Spoken like a true lawyer. Ward has just taken over as Herbert Smith Freehills’ (HSF) head of corporate in the UK, overseeing everything from private equity and IPOs, to corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A), so he is in a good position to be confident. Gazing through the window across Liverpool Street and into the heart of the City, you can feel his...