17 Nov Law firm network expands in south east
LawNet, the leading network for independent legal firms, has announced a further new member – Grant Saw LLP in south east London.
The firm is the fifth member to be announced in the last 12 months and the signing brings LawNet closer to its target of 80 firms in 2012.
Grant Saw provides legal services to a private and corporate customer base across south east London and the Docklands and has ambitions to significantly increase its share of commercial work.
“The major reason for joining LawNet was the opportunity it offered to grow, by learning from other larger firms, sharing resources and cutting our internal costs through group discounted services,” said managing partner Ray Crudgington, who also heads the commercial and probate departments. “We want to explore new ways of doing things and learn from others we respect. Best practice and customer service are both very important to us. We believe that if we do things well, the client will see the benefit.”
The firm secured Lexcel accreditation in 2007 but will now additionally work towards the LawNet ISO 9001:2008 quality standard.
Membership of the network is by invitation to those firms who fit the LawNet profile of £2m – £15m turnover and prepared to commit to securing and maintaining the LawNet quality standard, which is mandatory for all firms, with rigorous six monthly audits to ensure standards are held across the membership. Recently LawNet has reached an agreement with the Law Society to offer dual accreditation with the Lexcel mark, with reduced demand on resources through a special dual assessment programme.
LawNet chief executive John Thomas said: “We are well on track to achieve our growth plans in the geographic areas that remain to be covered through the network. We’re attracting members who can see the benefit of being part of something bigger. It’s not just about the discounted services, although cutting costs certainly helps everyone, but it’s about being focussed on strength through strategic growth.”
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About LawNet:
The combined income of the 68 firms comprising LawNet is currently in excess of £250m – equivalent to a UK Top 15 law firm – with members ranging from £2m to £15m turnover.
Independent research shows LawNet is most highly valued by members for delivering in six key areas – training, networking, PII, business development, marketing and compliance. It currently places some £1.2bn worth of PI cover alone for members each year, which helps stabilise premiums for firms.