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Lex Africa – the first and largest network of African law firms – 20 years on

By Sean Larkan on Posted in Brand, Legal Profession, Strategy, Uncategorized, Vision

Lex Africa, the first and largest network of African law firms, is holding it’s annual general meeting in April 2012 in Maputo, Mozambique. I thought I would mention Lex Africa in case readers ever need assistance in Africa and want a referral to a reputable firm. I am also delighted to be attending the AGM… Continue Reading

Slater & Gordon and Russell Jones & Walker tie up confirms law firms as business-savvy innovators, not ‘merge or die’ desperadoes

By Sean Larkan on Posted in Australasia, Australia, Brand, Business Models, Law Firms, Leaders, Leadership, Legal Profession, Mergers and acquisitions, Ownership Models, UK, Uncategorized, values

The world’s first listed legal practice, Australia’s Slater & Gordon (S&G), announced its agreement to buy national UK firm Russell Jones & Walker (RJW) for £53.8 million on the 30 January 2012.  My UK-based Edge International Partner Chris Bull joins me in this post as we consider some of the implications of this transaction and how the respective markets… Continue Reading

Thought Leadership ideas for leaders – Part Three

By Sean Larkan on Posted in Brand, Law Firms, Leaders, Leadership, Legal Profession, Management, Personal Brand, thought leader, thought leadership

This is the final in a three-part series on Thought Leadership (click to see Part One or Two) based around an interview with Think Write Grow author Grant Butler. Himself a thought leader in his field he has provided some invaluable insights – these can be borne in mind as you ponder how to incorporate thought… Continue Reading

Thought Leadership tips for leaders – interview with Think Write Grow author Grant Butler: Part Two

By Sean Larkan on Posted in Brand, Law Firms, Leaders, Leadership, Legal Profession, People Strategy, Personal Brand, Personal effectiveness, thought leader, thought leadership

Last week in Part One of this series Think Write Grow author Grant Butler defined thought leadership, talked about making thought leadership happen in practice and confirmed that just about anyone can become a thought leader. In this Part Two interview we cover thought leadership and personal brand, building trust as a benefit of thought… Continue Reading

Thought Leadership – Think, Write Grow author Grant Butler provides some insights for law firm leaders: Part One

By Sean Larkan on Posted in Brand, Leaders, Leadership, Legal Profession, Personal Brand, Personal effectiveness, thought leader, thought leadership

Thought Leadership is an important part of developing one’s personal brand, of contributing to the marketing and business development activities and successes of a firm, and to contributing to building the capital fabric of a firm. As professionals, it is ideally something all of us would aspire to do and be, a thought leader in… Continue Reading

Personal Brand work-shop by Pod Consultancy

By Sean Larkan on Posted in Brand, Management, People Strategy, Personal Brand

Definitely worth consideration! A special workshop being run by my colleague Shirley Anne Fortina of Pod Consulting –  BrandYOU It’s Personal to be held at Karstens Conference Centre, 123 Queen Street Melbourne on the 16th September 2011.  Here is the brochure (PDF). The program is: for those individuals who need to take time out of their… Continue Reading