header-logo header-logo

Brave new world

30 April 2009 / Paul Marsh
Issue: 7367 / Categories: Features , Legal services , Profession
printer mail-detail

Law firms need to adopt a new approach to marketing & delivering legal services, says Paul Marsh

In this environment it is essential for firms to be proactive and creative in their approach to remain afloat and essential to their clients.

There can be no doubt that we have entered a challenging period for many in the profession, not least as the economic changes come at a time when many solicitors are contemplating new competition in the form of alternative business structures. As the economic downturn gathers pace law firms are feeling the pinch. It is understandable that firms are currently busy worrying about the recession, however they need to think ahead and consider what the new market place is going to look like.

Law as a business

The Legal Services Act 2007 will revolutionise the way legal services are delivered. It's going to deregulate the market and potentially bring in a whole host of new players. It will enable solicitors to work in new ways, in new partnerships, in new markets. This change presents firms with the opportunity to consider how they

If you are not a subscriber, subscribe now to read this content
If you are already a subscriber sign in
...or Register for two weeks' free access to subscriber content

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn Premium Content

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

back-to-top-scroll