Features and Opinion
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FeatureMemories of merger
James Libson speaks to Simeon Hance about his career, the challenges of being a firm manager, and the benefits of merging with a tech-savvy firm
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FeatureExit strategy
Jeff Zindani discusses how to ensure the successful sale of a legal business, the questions to first ask yourself, and ways to ensure both the best price and a lasting legacy for your hard work
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FeatureBuilding a new model
Alex Heshmaty looks at the current state of ABS, examining their evolution and considering their potential future in the market
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FeatureTime to reset
Rupert Scrase explains what small and mid-size law firms must consider when restructuring staff or making redundancies
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FeatureTo pastures new
Kate Arnott explains the key considerations for new law firm partners when it comes to the financial implications of partnership
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FeatureAlternative energy
Alex Heshmaty examines the growth of alternative legal service providers, and considers what this means for the traditional law firm
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FeatureSmooth operator
Joanna Kingston-Davies and Mairi Probin explain how firm leaders can ensure easy integration of teams and cultures, post-merger or acquisition
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FeatureFine time?
Strategy experts Andrew Hedley, Andrew Roberts and Paul Bennett consider the opportunities and issues with acquisitions for law firms of all sizes
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FeatureRole calls
Chris Bull looks at the growth of new roles in law firms, from chief operating officers to legal engineers, and what the future might hold for law firm resourcing and governance
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FeatureTake on trust
In 2018, Hodge Jones & Allen became the first law firm in England and Wales to transfer its entire business into an employee ownership trust. Patrick Allen looks at how and why they switched, and how to decide if it could work for your firm
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FeatureScale model
Law firms outside the top 50 are the new ‘squeezed middle’. The burden of regulation is increasing, key practice areas are being commoditised, and closing is complicated and expensive. That’s where consolidators can come in. Mark Briegal and Nigel Haddon explain
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FeatureGrowing pains
No form of growth is easy, but in a competitive market, no firm can afford to rest on its laurels. Mark Briegal and Howard Hackney look at the pros and cons of the three main ways of growing your firm: merger, acquisition, and organic growth
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FeatureOutside voice
External investment is increasingly common in the legal sector, and for all sizes of firm. But is it for you? Tom Blandford helps you decide
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FeatureShare and share alike
Involving employees in the ownership of a business can improve performance, motivate your people, promote team spirit and cohesion, and support succession planning. Robert Postlethwaite looks at the options for law firms
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FeatureMoore is more
Diana Bentley talks to Moore Blatch managing partner Ed Whittington about the firm’s strategy for growth
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FeatureTaking shape
Getting your business structure right will help you with everything from achieving your goals and attracting external investment, to inspiring your people and planning for succession. Mark Waddilove outlines how to make the bests decision for your business
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FeatureHeart of the matter
If you are looking to merge or be acquired, you need to understand your firm’s value, and maximise it by effective planning and due diligence. Grania Langdon-Down talks to the experts
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FeatureIn the Manager's Chair: Spinning plates
Duncan Wood talks to Ann Harrison, chairwoman of Stephensons and member of the Law Management Section committee, about juggling multiple roles, presiding over a period of impressive organic growth, and making plans for the future
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FeatureRinging the changes
In conversation with Elizabeth Noone, Christina Blacklaws reflects on her new role as deputy vice president of the Law Society, and discusses effective leadership and pressing issues for the profession