Monthly Archives: May 2012

Why Most Mergers Fail to Deliver on Their Promises

The title of this article seems a bit brutal. Surely most mergers work. After all why do so many firms do them if they fail so often? The cold statistics tell another story. These three studies were based on mergers … Continue reading

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Short of Work? Five Simple Steps to Stimulating Short-term Income

Most practitioners are finding it tougher keeping their utilisation figures high. It’s a terrible feeling when work levels drop of. You wonder when the next matter is going to crop up or what you’ve got to do to get work … Continue reading

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To Those in Management Roles Running Law Firms – Some Support!

First of all let’s acknowledge the challenges and frustrations inherent in your role. You knew it wasn’t going to be easy – but this? There are good days and bad days but it’s a tough role. More than anybody else … Continue reading

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