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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Succession Planning in the era of AI: Navigating new partnership challenges – Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) Webinar Recording
December 12th, 2025 by Sophie Cook
Is your firm ready for the seismic shift AI is bringing to succession planning, partnership structures and the future of legal leadership? We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, Succession Planning in the era of AI: Navigating new partnership challenges. Listen to the recording here. In this audio recording of the webinar recording, Corinne […]
Culture is not a side issue; it’s at the heart of performance: Key Takeaways from our Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants in London
November 28th, 2025 by Stuart Smith
At our Leadership Circle, held in collaboration with Lexington Consultants in London on 26 November 2025, a select group of professional services firm leaders gathered for an interactive session exploring the evolving best practices worldwide – and the cultural choices that can drive or derail growth. Using a structured scenario to anchor the discussion, at […]
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. […]
Succession Planning in the era of AI: Navigating new partnership challenges – Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) Webinar – Friday 21 November 2025 – 9am-10am GMT
November 3rd, 2025 by Stuart Smith
Succession Planning in the era of AI: Navigating new partnership challenges – Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) Webinar – Friday 21 November 2025 – 9am-10am GMT
What is the SRA thinking? Some insights from its 2025 COLP & COFA Conference
October 29th, 2025 by Sophie Cook
The SRA’s annual COLP & COFA Conference offered a detailed look at the regulator’s priorities and direction. Partners Andrew Pavlovic and Corinne Staves attended the conference and, in this short video, discuss some key takeaways for firms and partners. These include the following: 1. SRA Admits Past Mistakes: The SRA’s leadership acknowledged failings over SSB (in contrast […]
Law firm leaders often speculate about what the next generation wants, but rarely do they hear directly from those about to enter the profession. We invited participants from our Virtual Intern Programme (VIP) to share their perspectives on starting a career in law. This interactive discussion, facilitated by CM Murray Partner Corinne Staves, provides valuable, first-hand […]