12 Questions to Ask About Law Firm Management
Law firm management relies on professional judgement, institutional knowledge and information from across the firm. As firms grow more complex, management decisions can be hampered by incomplete, delayed or fragmented information. The challenge is not the absence of policies, processes or
Generative AI In Legal Practice- Lawyers Still Required
Generative AI tools have become common in everyday legal practice. They are increasingly being used to summarise cases, draft documents, and organise information. The question confronting the legal profession is no longer whether lawyers will encounter AI in their work, but
Business Development: A Natural Extension of Legal Practice
Is marketing and business development (BD) a “burdensome extra” in legal practice? Not quite. At its core, BD is about visibility, building relationships, and staying relevant. It is an integral part of legal practice for all lawyers, regardless of seniority
AML Compliance: A Renewed Wake-Up Call
The recent regulatory actions taken against several law firms in connection with the 2023 money laundering case serve as a sobering reminder. Despite well-established anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, the consistent application of Customer Due Diligence (CDD) (commonly known as Know
A Memo to Law Firm Leaders: Will Your Firm Be Left Behind?
This article is inspired by Richard Susskind’s latest book, How to Think About AI: A Guide for the Perplexed
Will AI Take Away Your Career Before It Begins?
When I was a junior lawyer, my early years were filled with late nights writing research memos, summarising cases and drafting contract clauses, only to have them returned covered in red ink. I tried, often unsuccessfully, to emulate the style and
The Ideal Law Firm Partner?
The aftermath of COVID-19 and the rise of generative AI are changing law firm partners' roles and redefining the qualities of an ideal partner. Should law firms rethink performance metrics, leadership and essential skills? The Changing Landscape: Catalysts for Redefining the Partner
Process Paralysis and Law Firm Operations
In legal practice, swift and informed decision-making is essential, not only in client matters but also in managing law firm operations. However, many law firms face process paralysis in operational and administrative matters. This often stems from excessive reliance on procedures
Rethinking Law Firm Billing in the Age of AI
For decades, the billable hour has been the cornerstone of law firm revenue. However, as artificial intelligence (AI) tools transform legal workflows, making them faster, more efficient and less labour-intensive, the traditional time-based billing model may no longer align with
Rethinking AI in Law: Lessons from the “Calculator Mistake”
Many of us remember a time in school when calculators were forbidden. Where math teachers insisted on manual calculations, memorising formulae and solving square roots by hand. Their reasoning was practical for that time - adults do not carry calculators