SRA consultation on advance notification of law firm mergers and acquisitions to the SRA
August 19th, 2026 by Neha Jannath
The SRA has been consulting on proposals that law firm mergers and acquisitions be subject to a new requirement to notify the SRA in advance. They note this is part of the ongoing review of steps they can take to better protect client money. Clearly it is also due to the directions issued to the […]
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Are You PE Curious? De-Mystifying the Proposition and the Jargon – Part 1: Why Take PE Investment and Let’s Bust Some Jargon
July 23rd, 2026 by Stuart Smith
Private equity is no longer a theoretical conversation for law firms – it’s happening. But what it actually involves, and what it means in practice, is often less well understood. In this first episode of PE Curious, Corinne Staves is joined by Fredrik Bürger and Mike Strotz of EY-Parthenon, and Zulon Begum and Nick Leale of CM Murray LLP, to discuss the reality behind the headlines – from […]
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Partner Remuneration: Trends, Pain Points & What Firms Are Changing in 2026 – Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) Webinar Recording
July 2nd, 2026 by Stuart Smith
We are delighted to share with you the recording of the recent Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) Webinar, Partner Remuneration: Trends, Pain Points & What Firms Are Changing in 2026. In this recording, Corinne Staves (Partner at CM Murray LLP), Zulon Begum (Partner at CM Murray LLP), Wonu Sanda (Senior Associate at CM Murray LLP) and David Shufflebotham (Founder at PepUp Consulting), Rob Millard PhD (Director at Cambridge Strategy Group) explore how firms […]
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Partner Performance and Accountability in the AI-Enabled Firm – Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants – 4 October – 9am-11.30am in Copenhagen
July 1st, 2026 by Stuart Smith
Partner Performance and Accountability in the AI-Enabled Firm – Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants – 4 October – 9am-11.30am in Copenhagen
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The SRA has announced reforms which it hopes will strengthen client money protection and ensure ongoing compliance. This follows serious criticism of its handling of Axiom Ince and PM Law, and the SRA has previously consulted on some of these measures. The proposals 1. All firms which hold client money will be required […]
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Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) Webinar – Partner Remuneration: Trends, Pain Points & What Firms Are Changing in 2026 – Tuesday 2 June 2026 – 9am – 10am BST
May 12th, 2026 by Sophie Cook
Partner Remuneration: Trends, Pain Points & What Firms Are Changing in 2026 Tuesday 2 June 2026 – 9am – 10am BST
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Law Firms, Growth and the Role of External Investment: A Global Perspective
April 7th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
External investment in the legal sector is no longer a theoretical debate. It is increasingly part of mainstream strategic thinking for law firm leadership, particularly in relation to private equity, growth and international competitiveness. In this discussion, special guests Juliet Oliver and Crispin Passmore, of Passmore & Oliver Partners, join CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum to discuss what is driving […]
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Law Society Risk & Compliance Conference: What Law Firms Need to Know
March 19th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
At last week’s Law Society Risk & Compliance Conference 2026, senior regulators, insurers and risk leaders offered some clear – and in places surprising – signals about the future of law firm regulation. In this short video, Partners Nick Leale and Corinne Staves discuss what law firms need to know now, from a notable shift in the SRA’s enforcement […]
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Global Expansion for Law Firms: 2025 Reflections & Priorities for Senior Management in 2026
February 12th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
In this discussion focusing on global legal expansion, special guest Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal of Warwick Place Legal, joins CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum to explore what drove global expansion in 2025, the challenges, lessons learned and what law firms should expect in 2026 and beyond. Watch the video or listen to the recording and see below […]
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Client Confidentiality: Risks in Mergers, Acquisitions & Law Firm Deals
January 27th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
With the SRA’s rules tightening and enforcement actions on the rise, law firms face real challenges in balancing regulatory obligations with commercial needs. In this second video in our series focusing on client confidentiality in legal practice, Partners Nick Leale and Corinne Staves discuss the complex realities of client confidentiality during law firm transactions – whether it’s a […]
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