Getting the Deal Done: A Business Advisor’s Strategic Perspective
“Transactions are about two things: transfer of ownership and allocation of risk,” observes Gavin McGuire, seasoned business advisor and former tax partner, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his unique career trajectory—from corporate lawyer to tax specialist to business advisor—McGuire shares insights on what makes deals succeed or fail in today’s complex business environment. […]
Building Key Client Relationships: Insights from Both Sides of the Table
“Put yourself in the shoes of the client and don’t sit on the fence,” advises Jonathan Selvadoray, founder of Zaven Legal and former managing partner at CMS Cameron McKenna’s Shanghai office, during a recent Platforum9 session. Drawing from his unique perspective as both a law firm partner and in-house counsel, Selvadoray shares insights on building […]
Surviving and Thriving at Year-End: A Psychotherapist’s Guide for Legal Professionals
“Lawyers are like athletes who wouldn’t take care of their bodies—it would be unheard of. Yet maybe 10, 15 years ago, athletes were expected to be naturally good at what they did,” observes Antoinette Moriarty, Psychotherapist at the Law Society of Ireland, during a recent Platforum9 session. As legal professionals race toward year-end, Moriarty brings […]
Innovation at the Core: Rethinking Legal Practice for the Modern Era
“Most of the times when I speak with law firms about innovation, they don’t know what innovation is for them,” observes Marco Imperiale, founder and managing director of Better Ipsum and former head of innovation at a leading Italian law firm, during a recent Platforum9 session. As law firms globally grapple with artificial intelligence, changing […]
Ethics in Law: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in a Global Context
“The law is a public profession, notwithstanding you work for a big multinational company,” observes Sara Carnegie, Legal Director at the International Bar Association (IBA), during a recent Platforum9 session on legal ethics. As the legal profession grapples with evolving ethical challenges in an increasingly interconnected world, Carnegie and her colleague George Artley bring fresh […]
The Latest Trends in Legal Tech: Insights from the Frontline
As the legal industry grapples with technological transformation, Bradley Collins, founder and CEO of LegalTech Talks, brings unique insights from his experience in helping different sectors navigate digital change. In a recent Platforum9 session, Collins shared his perspective on where legal tech is heading and what firms should be watching. The Legal Industry’s Moment Drawing […]
Finding Your Ideal Legal Clients: The Art of Market Segmentation
“Everyone is not your customer,” begins James Markham, quoting Seth Godin during a recent Platforum9 session on legal market segmentation. As a former accountant turned legal consultant who has worked with firms like DLA Piper, Hogan Lovells, and Dentons, Markham brings practical insights to the challenging question of how law firms can better target their […]
The Future of Legal Shared Services: A Strategic Tool for Modern Law Firms
While artificial intelligence dominates discussions about legal innovation, shared service centres represent a present reality that’s already transforming how law firms operate. Daniel Heymann, a former capital markets lawyer turned legal operations consultant, shares insights into how these centres are reshaping legal service delivery. The Evolution of Shared Services “AI is the future of law, […]
Introduction to a Career as a Legal Engineer: Bridging Law and Technology
As law firms increasingly embrace digital transformation, the role of legal engineer has emerged as a crucial bridge between traditional legal practice and technology. Vadym Kuzmenko, currently working with German law firm Noerr, shares insights into this evolving career path and what it takes to succeed in legal engineering. The Path to Legal Engineering “For […]
The Path to Partnership: How Lawyers Can Make It
The traditional path to law firm partnership has long been shrouded in mystery, but that’s changing as firms face pressure to provide clearer career progression for talented lawyers. In a recent Platforum9 session, Stephen Revell, founder of Making Change Happen and former Freshfields partner of 30 years, and Moray McLaren, the co-founder of Lexington Consultants, […]