The Law Consultancy Network – a leading global network of law firm management consultants – has welcomed two new consultants to the group. Katherine Thomas and Simon McCrum have joined the network’s growing ranks, reflecting the demand for high quality,…

An effective workforce is the beating heart of a successful law firm. To ensure you build a team that is fit for the job, you will need a clearly defined recruitment process, highlighting exactly who you are looking for...

In her most recent book review, Sue Bramall looks at Laura Empson’s ‘Leading Professionals: Power, Politics and Prima Donnas’. If you are looking for a book with practical advice to help you lead your firm to success, to establish a…

The [law] firm of the future If you haven’t read Bain & Company’s report ‘The Firm of the Future’ report, you should. Access it here:  http://www.bain.com/publications/articles/firm-of-the-future.aspx I read the report several times since its publication earlier this year and allowed…

What established law firms have in common with Coles and Woolworths (you’ll be surprised!) So, the big news in WA last week was the arrival of Aldi, with four stores across Perth and an intention to open 12 more by…

I’ll cut to the chase.  It’s about time that law firms realise they don’t sell their expertise.  They don’t sell their time.  Or their know-how.  They sell solutions.  And increasingly, those solutions are tech-enabled, resource-agile and lean (see Mark...