Third Party Funding in Arbitration – A Dwindling Concept?
Last week we had a thought-provoking discussion with Velimir Živković, Miljana Bigović, Niamh Leinwather, and Michail Risvas on whether third party funding (TPF) in arbitration is declining, why it matters, and how it shapes proceedings. Why TPF Exists Živković opened with a clear definition: “If you have a meritorious claim but are unable to provide […]
Why Flexible Legal Solutions Work?
Mary Bonsor, founder of Flex Legal, joined us to discuss why flexible legal solutions are transforming the profession. Bonsor, who trained and worked as a solicitor before founding Flex Legal in 2016, shared how her platform connects law firms and in-house teams with interim lawyers and paralegals, while championing diversity and new ways of working. […]
Leadership and What It Means for Lawyers Today
Alexia Maas, author of “Stealing Back Time”, a guide on leadership in law, and founder of Maas Leadership, to explore the evolving nature of leadership in the legal profession. Maas, who brings 30 years of legal experience spanning both private practice and in-house roles, shared invaluable insights on navigating technological transformation whilst maintaining authentic leadership […]
GPT-5 and its Impact on Legal Drafting
We were joined by Senne Mennes, co-founder of Clausebase, who explored the practical implications of OpenAI’s latest language model for legal practice. The Reality of GPT-5: Evolution, Not Revolution Mennes characterised GPT-5 as “an evolution, not a revolution,” noting that whilst improvements exist, the model falls short of the transformative leap many anticipated following GPT-4’s […]
AI Enabling Friction to Improve Accuracy and Learning in Law Firms
Knut Magnar Aanestad, Legal Process Engineer at Saga, explored how artificial intelligence can create productive friction to improve legal practice quality and accelerate lawyers development. The discussion challenged conventional automation narratives by proposing AI as a tool for intellectual stimulation rather than mere task replacement. The Technology Optimist’s Journey Aanestad brought a unique perspective as […]
How to Build Your Personal Brand Within Your Law Firm
David Rapalski and Katarzyna Karpik from Baker McKenzie, explored the delicate balance between developing a personal brand whilst working within the established framework of a major international law firm. Drawing from their extensive experience in marketing and brand development at one of the world’s largest law firms, the discussion revealed practical strategies for lawyers seeking […]
How to Make Your Targets in the Last Quartile?
Chris Vaagt, Managing Partner at Law Firm Change Consultants, explored the critical challenge facing law firm leadership as they approach the final quarter of the year: how to effectively address performance gaps and drive meaningful results in a compressed timeframe. Drawing from 27 years of consulting experience, the discussion revealed fundamental disconnects in financial management […]
How Are Arbitrators Appointed? Unveiling One of Arbitration’s Mysteries!
Expert Arbitration practitioners Velimir Živković, Miljana Bigovic, Niamh Leinwather, Matej Pustay, and Michail Risvas, explored the often opaque process of arbitrator selection in international arbitration. The discussion addressed both the technical procedures and strategic considerations that shape tribunal composition, offering insights for practitioners navigating this critical aspect of dispute resolution. The Technical Framework The appointment […]
How SME Law Firms Can Prepare for the Impact of AI
Christian Mellado Hjortshoj, founder of Juristic and former Big Four and Associate at a Danish tier one law firm, shared practical insights on how small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) law firms can successfully integrate AI tools into their practice. With his unique background spanning both legal practice and full-stack development, Hjortshoj provided concrete strategies for […]
How to Manage Your International Referrals
Jorn Vermeulen, founder of Klerq, a platform supporting the business development side of law firms, shared insights from his 15 years of experience working with lawyers across 14 countries on building systematic approaches to cross-border legal work. With his extensive background in legal consultancy and platform development, Vermeulen provided practical guidance on transforming ad hoc […]