Employment, Partnership & Regulatory Law Evening – NYSBA International Section, UK Chapter x American-Qualified Lawyers in London (ALIL) – 21 April 2026
April 8th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
Employment, Partnership & Regulatory Law Evening – NYSBA International Section, UK Chapter x American-Qualified Lawyers in London (ALIL) – 21 April 2026
Partner Maternity Rights and Common Issues within Partnerships: Ten-Minute Talk
March 11th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
Maternity rights for partners are often a less explored topic, which can leave both partners and firms unsure how to navigate maternity-related questions around leave, discrimination and flexibility in a partnership structure. In this Ten-Minute Talk, Senior Partner Sarah Chilton and Senior Associate Wonu Sanda explore the challenges, explain how partner maternity rights work in reality and highlight the trends and problem […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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 […]