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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
International Women’s Day: Women at Work and the Employment Rights Act 2025 – Ten-Minute Talk
March 9th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
To mark International Women’s Day 2026, Partners Beth Hale and Emma Bartlett explore how the Employment Rights Act 2025 is set to strengthen protections for women in the workplace. In particular they discuss the key reforms, including: Changes aimed at preventing harassment and limiting the use of non-disclosure agreements; Enhancing protections around pregnancy and maternity, supporting flexible working and family life, and driving […]
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 […]
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 […]
#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 […]
The UK Budget & Beyond: What It Means for Global Talent, Tax, and Incentives
December 1st, 2025 by Sophie Cook
Big changes. Bigger opportunities. Last week the 2025 Autumn UK Budget was released – and for senior executives, their advisers and employers, the implications are too important to ignore. In this IFSEA podcast, CM Murray LLP Partner Merrill April is joined by a brilliant trio from BDO LLP, Partner David Yewdall, Director Veronika Lipinska and Global Mobility Tax Director James O’Brien. Together, they […]