Quotes by Andrew Gowers

“more integrated between print and online than any other hitherto print publication. Weve had people from American newspapers coming here and going away impressed with the degree to which we have put together print and online resources.”

“For as long as anyone can remember, Lex has occupied this real estate on the back page,”

“Lex is one of the most important calling cards. Its very popular in the States and has an increasing name in Asia and Europe. We now produce more Lex online because the world is going online.”

“The Award aims to provide a definitive guide to whats worth reading amongst the deluge of business books published each year. I think my fellow judges will agree that it has provoked a fascinating debate so far. It proved challenging to identify business books which met the criteria of being both compelling and enjoyable, but we believe we have identified six very strong contenders for the top prize.”

“Names sell newspapers, theres no doubt about it. If you know that on a certain day, a certain columnist is holding forth on a certain topic, that can sell a few papers.”

“There is an accusation of a rise of companies sitting defensively on patents. There are patent thickets, which are a complex web of patents which may stunt invention and discourage research and development.”

“The cost of protecting IP rights for UK firms is an issue ? were looking to find practical ways of reducing it.”

“I was approached about a month ago. It was unexpected and unsolicited. Ive seen how investment banks work from the other side of the fence but Ive a lot to learn about how they work on the inside.”