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Is The Glue That Holds Partnerships Together Coming Unstuck? – Discussion Recording

February 28th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to share with you a recording of the discussion Is The Glue That Holds Partnerships Together Coming Unstuck? which took place at an event we held recently in London. The discussion explored the evolving dynamics of professional partnerships and the challenges they face in today’s complex legal and business environment. Taking place in a Samoan […]

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HMRC to reverse its changes to the guidance on the LLP salaried members rules

February 25th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

In February 2024, HMRC changed its guidance on the salaried members rules. This called into question the reliance being placed by many LLPs on their members contributing capital in excess of 25% of an LLP member’s ‘fixed’ compensation. Our 2024 bulletin explains the previous concerns. The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) has been in correspondence with HMRC […]

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The LLP: 25 Years On – Professional Practices Alliance Webinar – Friday 7 March 9.00am – 10.00am GMT

February 24th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

The LLP: 25 Years On – Professional Practices Alliance Webinar – Friday 7 March 9.00am – 10.00am GMT

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Global Legal Expansion: Reflecting on 2024 and Forecasting 2025

February 19th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

In this podcast focusing on global legal expansion, Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum are joined by special guest Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal of Warwick Place Legal, for a detailed discussion on trends from 2024, insights from the Warwick Place Global Expansion Index and predictions for the year ahead. In particular, Corinne, Zulon […]

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Practice Across The Pond – Episode 3: Navigating Transatlantic Structures in Professional Services: Key Considerations and Challenges

January 24th, 2025 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to share the next episode of Practice Across the Pond, where we discuss the regulatory and ethical approaches taken to various matters from both a UK (England and Wales) and US (New York) perspective. In this episode, CM Murray LLP Partners Corinne Staves and Zulon Begum and Devika Kewalramani, Partner and General Counsel at FisherBroyles, are joined […]

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Rewarding the Right Behaviours Through Effective Partner Performance and Remuneration Systems

November 19th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

In this article, first published by Law360, Partners Andrew Pavlovic and Corinne Staves discuss the challenges law firms face in determining partner remuneration amid heightened regulatory scrutiny on workplace culture. Many law firms are now in the process of finalising their annual accounts ahead of the January 31 2025 deadline, meaning that tricky decisions around partner […]

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What is the SRA thinking? Some insights from its COLP & COFA Conference

November 14th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

Partner Andrew Pavlovic attended the SRA’s annual COLP and COFA conference last week, at which the SRA shared their perspectives on key events of the past year and some insights into their highest priorities for the future. In this discussion with fellow Partner Corinne Staves, Andrew addresses some of these priorities, including: The SRA’s somewhat indignant stance […]

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The Science and Art of Good Partnership Governance: Concentrated or Dispersed Governance – How Do You Strike a Balance?

November 7th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to introduce a two-part video series focusing on the science and art of good partnership governance, where Zulon Begum and Corinne Staves, Partners at CM Murray LLP, are joined by special guest David Patient, Senior Adviser at Travers Smith and strategic adviser to law firms, their management teams and boards. In this first video, Zulon, Corinne […]

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Future Proofing Partnerships: Equity, Governance & Growth – Join us on 20 November

October 24th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

Leadership Circle with CM Murray LLP & Lexington Consultants: Future Proofing Partnerships: Equity, Governance & Growth – November 20 2024 – 15:00-17:00

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How Do You Attract and Retain ‘High Flyer’ Partners? – PPA Webinar Recording

September 20th, 2024 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to share with you the recording of our recent webinar, ‘How Do You Attract and Retain ‘High Flyer’ Partners?’, in which partnership specialists discuss navigating the recruitment process for high flyers and important issues facing such decision making within professional practice firms. In this recording, Chair Corinne Staves (Partner, CM Murray LLP), Dr Robert Millard (Cambridge […]

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