Compensation, Culture and Competition: Balancing Reward, Governance and Growth
August 4th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
The market for lateral partner talent continues to place significant pressure on law firms on both sides of the Atlantic. Compensation is increasingly being used as both a recruitment and retention tool, raising important questions about culture, governance and long-term firm strategy. In this podcast, CM Murray LLP Partners Zulon Begum and David Fisher are joined by Lisa Smith, Founding Principal at Fairfax Associates, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]