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When Should a Professional Services Practice Convert to an LLP?

June 22nd, 2021 by Stuart Smith

What makes LLPs so attractive to professional services practices and what issues can deter or prevent a Firm from converting to an LLP?

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Achieving a Successful Law Firm Merger in the New Normal

June 14th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

As the economy starts to emerge from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple lockdowns, many law firms will be considering not only how they can ensure the firm survives but how to bounce back stronger and more resilient to the economic challenges they may have faced during the past year. This might include […]

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Beyond Geographical Differences: US vs UK Lateral Partner Vetting

May 26th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

We are pleased to share with you the video recording from our recent “Beyond Geographical Differences: US v UK Lateral Partner Vetting” Webinar, co-hosted with Decipher and Barnes & Thornburg LLP.

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Transitioning from Founder-Led to Perpetual Governance Models: The most difficult challenge that many Professional Service Firms ever face – Professional Practices Alliance Webinar Recording

May 20th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

The transition that any firm must undergo if it is to survive and thrive after its founders retire affects every aspect of the organisation. It is at the same time both strategic and intensely personal. For founding partners, it involves giving up control of an organisation that in many cases defines who they are and […]

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Partnership and LLP Demergers: Steps to Avoid Derailing a Spin-Off

May 4th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

Professional services firms have increasingly diversified over recent years as they have sought new opportunities to serve existing clients and attempted to attract new business by offering a wide range of services at greater scale.

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Is it Time to Spring Clean your Partnership or LLP Agreement Following the Court of Appeal Judgment in Joseph v Deloitte?

April 28th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

Professional Services firms should consider revisiting the drafting of their partnership or LLP agreements, following the recent Court of Appeal decision in Joseph v Deloitte NSE LLP [2020] EWCA Civ 1457. This is especially in relation to notice provisions (for example, provisions concerning the compulsory retirement of partners) to ensure that: the wording clearly reflects the intention of the parties; […]

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Transitioning from Founder-Led to Perpetual Governance Models: Opportunities and Challenges for Retiring Founders of Professional Practices – Professional Practices Alliance Webinar, 12 May 2021, 1.00 pm – 2.15 pm BST

April 27th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

Transitioning from Founder-Led to Perpetual Governance Models | Professional Practices Alliance Webinar | 12 May 2021, 1.00 pm – 2.15 pm BST

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Non-Executive Directorships – Positive Opportunity or Poisoned Chalice; Power, Influence or Unmanaged Risk? – IFSEA 2021 Virtual Conference Video

April 21st, 2021 by Stuart Smith

The seventh session was a great discussion about the responsibilities, risks and opportunities associated with holding non-executive roles from both US and UK perspectives.

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What’s the Best Thing About CM Murray LLP?

April 16th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

As we reflect on our 15th Anniversary, we asked colleagues and friends of the firm what they consider the best thing about CM Murray LLP. Thank you so much to Jonathan Grode, Wonu Sanda, Zulon Begum, Beth Hale, Clare Murray, David Jones, David Fisher, Sarah Chilton and Pooja Dasgupta for taking part! Happy Birthday CM Murray LLP! What’s Been Your Personal Highlight at the Firm?

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What’s Been Your Personal Highlight at the Firm?

April 16th, 2021 by Stuart Smith

In the next video celebrating our 15th Anniversary, we asked some of our colleagues and friends of the firm what their personal highlights were. Here’s what they had to say. Thank you so much to our friends Corinne Staves and Rob Hind, as well as colleagues Clare Murray, Wonu Sanda, Sarah Chilton, David Jones, Beth Hale, Pooja Dasgupta, David Fisher and Zulon Begum for taking part in this […]

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