You have bought the AI licences. Now comes the hard part: Key Takeaways from our Leadership Circle with Lexington Consultants in Copenhagen
October 13th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
At our latest Leadership Circle in Copenhagen, in collaboration with Lexington Consultants, 130 law firm leaders from 33 countries explored how AI is challenging some of the fundamental assumptions underpinning the traditional law firm model. Through the fictional case study of “Old & Wise”, we considered what meaningful AI adoption looks like in practice, how firms […]
Whistleblowing, Sexual Harassment and Interim Relief: What Employers Need to Know – Ten-Minute Talk
October 8th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
In this Ten-Minute Talk, Associate Ioana Jelea and Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale discuss interim relief in sexual harassment cases following the Employment Rights Act 2025 reforms. They explore why this area has become a significant risk for employers and why interim relief is increasingly being viewed as one of the most powerful remedies available […]
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 […]
When Lawyers Break the Law Outside Work: The Regulatory Consequences – ReguLaw Podcast Episode 6
July 13th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
How should regulators respond when criminal offences or other misconduct occur outside a professional’s practice? In the latest episode of our regulatory podcast ReguLaw, CM Murray Partners Beth Hale and Andrew Pavlovic are joined by Chloe Carpenter KC of Fountain Court Chambers to discuss the recent High Court decision of Hickey v Bar Standards Board and its wider […]
SRA Proposes Changes to Continuing Competence Regime: Ten-Minute Talk
May 29th, 2026 by Stuart Smith
The SRA has launched a consultation on changes to its continuing competence regime, driven by the Legal Services Board’s push for a stronger culture of professional ethics across the profession. In this recording, Partners Nick Leale and Andrew Pavlovic discuss what the proposals could mean in practice. Watch the video above or listen here. In […]
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 […]