The Four Key Questions Every Firm Needs to be Prepared for When Dealing with Allegations of Partner Misconduct
October 20th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
It’s 4.30pm on a Friday evening. An email hits your inbox. It is a detailed complaint from a staff member about harassment allegedly committed against them by one of the Firm’s senior partners or LLP members. How should the Firm respond? What steps is the Firm required to take? Who must the Firm notify? These […]
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Converting to LLP Status – the Key Issues for Firms to Consider
September 28th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
The phrase, “LLP conversion”, is often used to describe a change in the legal form of an existing general partnership or a limited company to a limited liability partnership (LLP). It may sound like a simple switch from one status to another, but it is in fact an internal restructuring project that requires careful planning, consideration of the legal and tax implications for both the firm and its partners and significant management time in determining and implementing the relevant changes.
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Partner Contribution – The Ramifications of External Investment on Traditional Partner Reward Structures
September 21st, 2020 by Stuart Smith

We are pleased to share with you the recording of our recent Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) live panel discussion on “Partner Contribution – The Ramifications of External Investment on Traditional Partner Reward Structures”.
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Partner Reward – Metrics, Measurements and the Link with Profit-Sharing – PPA Panel Discussion Recording
September 7th, 2020 by Stuart Smith

We are pleased to share with you the recording of our recent Professional Practices Alliance (PPA) live panel discussion on “Partner Reward – Metrics, Measurements and the Link with Profit-Sharing”.
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Mergers in the Time of Coronavirus and Beyond
August 24th, 2020 by Stuart Smith

We are delighted to bring you the recording of this expert discussion on Mergers in the Time of Coronavirus and Beyond. The Chair and the Managing Partner of the recently merged law firm Moore Barlow LLP joined our panel of legal and management experts to share their commercial, legal and practical advice for professional services […]
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How Should Firms Measure Partner Contribution?
July 19th, 2020 by Stuart Smith

How Should Firms Measure Partner Contribution?
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Five Common Questions from Senior Executives in the Current Climate
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How can Partnerships and LLPs make Time-Critical, Strategic and Commercial Decisions in a Crisis whilst Minimising Dispute Risks?
June 3rd, 2020 by Stuart Smith

How can Partnerships and LLPs make Time-Critical, Strategic and Commercial Decisions in a Crisis whilst Minimising Dispute Risks?
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Strategic Advance Planning for Professional Services Firms to Thrive After the Crisis is Over
May 7th, 2020 by Stuart Smith

After the Crisis: Strategic Advance Planning for Firms to Thrive After the Crisis is Over
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Mergers in the Time of Coronavirus Part 1: The Strategic and Partnership Issues
May 5th, 2020 by Stuart Smith
Mergers in the Time of Coronavirus Part 1: The Strategic and Partnership Issues
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