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 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 more7 Landmark Cases of 2016
It was another good year for high profile cases reported in the media in 2016. The seven landmark cases chosen below range from cases with important legal ramifications, to some…
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 moreFlight Centre’s High Court Loss: Lessons for Principals, Agents and Consumers
When Flight Centre, Australia’s largest travel agent, tried to protect its revenue from the sale of airline tickets for Singapore Airlines, MAS and Emirates, it could not have imagined that…
Read moreWhat is a True NewLaw Firm?
In an age of disruption, BigLaw or traditional large law firms face increasing competition from rapidly evolving NewLaw providers. But what does NewLaw actually mean, and how do these firms differ…
Read moreHow BigLaw and NewLaw are Collaborating for a Better Future
The terms “BigLaw” and “NewLaw” were first coined by professional advisory firm Beaton Capital in 2013, and refer to two very different business models for the provision of legal services. In the legal and…
Read moreThe Re-Emergence of MDPs: What This Means for Traditional Law Firms
The Enron disaster saw most of the Big Four accounting firms retreat from the legal services market. In recent years, however, these companies have become increasingly sophisticated, transforming themselves from traditional auditing…
Read more5 Questions You Should be Asking Your Practice Management Platform Provider
A smart practice management platform can transform even the most disorganised law firm into a well-oiled machine. But there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s important to explore your firm’s current…
Read moreIs Your Law Firm Ready for the Big Data Revolution?
In many sectors of the global economy, big data is proving a useful tool for businesses to leverage data analytics in order to tailor their offerings to audiences and gain…
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