Findings suggest firms who collaborate are more likely to innovate Mid-size law firms are looking for big ideas and are focused on strategy, according to research carried out by LawNet, the collaborative non-profit network. Research participants said they were focused on the big issues in their...
Biggest-ever sector research reveals client motivations and highlights the cultural shift needed by firms to match growing expectation Price transparency rules require law firms to open their costings and credentials to greater scrutiny, but reputation and trust are the most important factors when it comes...
LawNet, the collaborative, non-profit network for independent law firms, has announced a record intake of new members, taking membership to 71 firms - the highest for 20 years. Six new firms have joined during the past year, with the two most recent recruits being London-based William...
[caption id="" align="alignleft" width="300"] Lawnet award winners 2017 Crowne Plaza Heythrop Park ©Steve Pope - Fotowales[/caption] Norfolk firm Spire headed the list of legal innovators recognised for their achievements in this year’s LawNet awards. The best and brightest from across the country’s mid-size independent firms were recognised...
[caption id="attachment_1520" align="alignleft" width="150"] Pictured at the awards evening at London's Hurlingham Club: left to right front row: LawNet team members Felicity Towers, Nicolle Warren, Helen Hamilton Shaw, Chris Marston. Back row: Graham Ford, Peter Riddleston and George Coombes of LawNet with Andrew Roberts of...
Click here to download high res version Click here to download high res version from Flickr. Full caption at end of press release Independent law firms have been showcasing their inventive side, with strategies designed to keep them out in front. The successes were highlighted at this...
West Midlands lawyer Kim Carr of FBC Manby Bowdler has been named as the new chairman of LawNet, the independent law firm network. The first woman to hold the role in the network’s 26 year history, LawNet says her leadership of the member-run board will be...
[caption id="attachment_1067" align="alignleft" width="150"] The winners of the 2014 LawNet awards (full caption below)[/caption] Innovation was the name of the game at this year’s LawNet awards, with the collaborative network celebrating the contribution of the winning firms who showcased their strategies for success. Leading the winners...
Pictured (left to right) : LawNet board members were joined by head office staff to celebrate the network’s 25 year anniversary. Philip Hoskins of Andrew & Co; LawNet chairman Rob Salisbury of Gamlins; founder Simon Maddox; Nicolle Warren, LawNet finance & administration manager ; ...