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
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Subscribe to Business Models RSS FeedFamily Law practice – can it be leveraged and geographically distributed?
Posted in Australasia, Business Models, Leaders, Leadership, Legal Profession, ManagementI had always assumed a practice area like family law, by its nature, required direct partner intervention at every level – particularly ‘face-time’. It was also a practice that could not be commoditised. Nor could it be spread geographically. Also, unlike some other practice areas, there didn’t seem to be scope for a para-legal to… Continue Reading
Australian law firm offers senior employees opportunity to own shares
Posted in Australasia, Australia, Business Models, Culture, Employee Benefits, Middle Market, Ownership ModelsEmployees own shares in this dynamic 105 year old Australian law firm M+K Lawyers, headed up by National Managing Director Damian Paul. M+K has embarked on a remarkable growth strategy around a unique business model and culture. Damian agreed to answer some questions: Sean: Your business model is unique and was the first of its kind… Continue Reading
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