How Can You Make a Success of Lateral Partner Recruitment? – Some Tips from the Frontline
February 18th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
Lateral partner recruitment is one of the most significant, and challenging, strategic moves a law firm can make. When it works, it can transform a practice, open new markets and drive growth. When it fails, the costs are high; lost time, wasted investment and disruption to teams and clients. In this discussion, lateral integration coaching […]
#SRA4HR – Episode 2: Navigating the SRA’s Approach to Internal Investigations
January 15th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
In this next episode of #SRA4HR, Managing Partner Clare Murray and regulatory/professional discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic discuss the SRA’s focus on internal investigations, including: Why the SRA care about them The consequences for individuals (including HR professionals) and firms for failing to investigate matters or investigating them inadequately The choice of investigator and how this interacts with […]
#SRA4HR – Episode 1: Demystifying the SRA’s Rules on Unfair Treatment of Colleagues
December 17th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Welcome to #SRA4HR – our new series of short chats that highlight and demystify SRA regulation for law firm HR professionals. In this first episode, Managing Partner Clare Murray and regulatory/professional discipline Partner Andrew Pavlovic discuss: Why the SRA’s changing caseload means that the lines between HR and Risk & Compliance are becoming increasingly blurred 3 important […]
7th Annual IFSEA International Conference: Executive Risk. Reward. Reputation.
November 26th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
7th Annual IFSEA International Conference: Executive Risk. Reward. Reputation. Where Leadership Gets Real – 16 June 2026 in London
Are You Reviewing Your Firm’s Mandatory Retirement Age for Partners?
November 18th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Is your firm’s mandatory retirement age (MRA) policy a strategic asset or a hidden liability? Managing Partner Clare Murray and Partners Corinne Staves and Emma Sangeelee discuss the key issues which firms should take into account, and the evidence, alternatives and process they should consider, when reviewing their mandatory retirement age provisions and policies for their partners. […]
Tougher at the top? Thriving (not just surviving) in an AI-shaped world: Key Takeaways from our Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants
November 4th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
At our Leadership Circle in collaboration with Lexington Consultants, held on the morning of 2 November 2025 ahead of #IBAToronto, a select group of over 100 law firm leaders explored how law firms can navigate today’s inflection point, where technology, talent and trust intersect. We had a lively discussion, and the points below capture the […]
Law Firm Founder Conversations: Philip Young of Garfield AI on Building the Future (and Catching the 5:02 Home)
October 28th, 2025 by Sophie Cook
There’s a peculiar truth about innovation: it rarely begins with a grand strategy document. More often, it starts with something small, messy and human – like helping your brother‑in‑law chase unpaid plumbing invoices. From that unlikely spark came Garfield AI, the first SRA‑regulated AI law firm, and the latest venture of serial founder Philip Young […]
Navigating Reverse Discrimination: Addressing Concerns of Those Who Feel Diversity Targets are Working Against Them – Post-IFSEA Conference Podcast
October 24th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Following the 6th IFSEA International Conference on Executive & Founder Issues in June 2025, we are delighted to share with you a follow up podcast on the session, ‘Navigating Reverse Discrimination: Addressing Concerns of Those Who Feel Diversity Targets are Working Against Them’. See below for further details. In this brilliant episode, the IFSEA annual […]