What is a law firm? – Drs Murray and Fortinberry – THE LAW CHAT SERIES – 21 OCTOBER 2021

During this instalment of the Law Chat series, Simon talks to organisational change experts Drs Murray and Fortinberry who look at how law firms will evolve, how they are led and organized, and the kind of culture which they...

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“I Have Serious Budget Pressures – Cut Your Rates! (first published on Validatum 17 October 2021)

There are few communications from a corporate client that are more guaranteed to send an icy chill through the veins of most partners unless of course it is accompanied by a postscript, “… and if you don’t, we’ll be...

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An accountant’s view for law firms – Sam Bassett – THE LAW CHAT SERIES – 22 September 2021

In this episode of Simon Tupman’s Law Chat series, Simon and Sam Bassett, Director of Moore Markhams, discuss Sam’s perspectives on key trends affecting law firms. You can watch the full episode by clicking here or on the video below:…

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Who is Responsible for Profitability in Your Firm? (first published on Validatum 13 September 2021)

In an article first published on Validatum, legal pricing expert Richard Burcher discusses the concept of profitability and considers who the responsibility falls to. Legal PR firm, Byfield Consultancy, has just published a report in association with London Business School,…

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Practice fit – preparing the legal practitioners of the future – Ann-Maree David – The Law Chat Series – 24 August 2021

In this episode of Simon Tupman’s Law Chat series, Simon and Ann-Maree David, Legal Education Specialist and Executive Director at the College of Law in Queensland, discuss the new mindset and skills required for tomorrow’s successful lawyer. You can watch…

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KM Lobby: Incredible edition – interview with Helene Russell

A podcast about knowledge, learning and profitability in the legal sector. The “Because You Need to Know – Incredible Edition” podcast series from Pioneer Knowledge Services, with Edwin K Morris, Monica Danese-Perrin and Ginetta Gueli in conversation with Helene Russell,…

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The Firm of the Future 2.0 – Building Relationships by Subscription – Ronald Baker – The Law Chat Series – 25 June 2021

In the latest instalment of Simon Tupman’s Law Chat series, Simon chats with value pricing guru and best-selling author, Ronald J. Baker who explains how firms are taking advantage of the subscription model to create and capture value. You can …

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Lawyer Tech – Understanding Technology for Lawyers and Law Firms – Matt Farrington – The Law Chat Series – 18 May 2021

In this episode of The Law Chat series, Simon Tupman chats with Matt Farrington from Juno Legal about technology for lawyers and law firms. You can watch the full episode by clicking here or on the video below:…

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Trust: The Missing Ingredient in Pricing – Part 3 (first published on Validatum 4 March 2021)

In the last instalment of his series on trust in pricing, Richard Burcher looks at common things clients do which erodes the trust between them and a law firm. In part one, Richard Burcher suggested that one of the single…

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Results of the Law Firm Welfare Survey published April 2021

This is a summary of a snapshot survey conducted by Simon Tupman in March 2021 to assess the impact of Covid-19 on law firms globally. The online survey aimed to identify what had changed for better or for worse, whether…

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