Following a comprehensive public consultation process that began on 12 May 2016, the ASX implemented changes to its requirements for admission to the ASX official list, effective 19 December 2016.…
Read moreLegal Disruption in 2016: The Highs, Lows and Trends You Need to Know [Infographic]
The conclusion is in: Innovation and disruption are not passing fads, they’re here to stay. In the 2016 Australia: State of the Legal Market report, Melbourne Law School and Thomson…
Read moreBringing it Home: What the Decline of Offshore LPOs Means for Law Firms
Futurist and technology guru Richard Susskind recently envisioned a “decomposed” legal world where clients would pay less for processes and more for high-value advisory work. Susskind’s prediction isn’t new and it appears he was…
Read moreThe Dos and Don’ts of Law Firm App Development
As digital becomes increasingly vital in business, law firms are upping the ante and differentiating themselves with the use of app technology. As observed in the recent 2016 Australia: State…
Read moreCo-Creation to Enhance the Client Experience
As empowered clients continue to be more discerning in their choice of legal service providers, law firms need to think about more innovative ways to enhance the client experience and…
Read morePractice Management and the Future of Your Firm [Guide]
In a competitive industry faced with a decline in demand for legal work and rapid technological change, efficient document management, data security and seamless service delivery have become increasingly important.…
Read moreSpecialty Focus Gives Niche Law Firms a Winning Edge
According to recent reports, the growth rate of specialist and boutique law firms in Australia is increasing. We look at the fresh approach some firms are applying to specialisation and…
Read moreThe Top 7 Trends That Disrupted the Legal Industry in 2016
In 2016, disruption in the Australian legal services industry became a normal state of affairs. Against a background of declining client demand, law firm growth and revenues, traditional business models…
Read moreMergers & Acquisitions 2016 Review [Whitepaper]
In this free report, we take a look back at the Australian and global M&A activity throughout 2016. The report findings show that Allens ranked first on the Thomson Reuters 2016…
Read moreDebbie Warnes on the Beginnings and Future of Legal Document Automation [Q&A]
For law firms investing in technology to drive innovation and efficiency, document automation is an easy win and, given today’s digitally driven legal landscape, it’s absolutely essential. Manual processes, including document…
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