Building scale through mergers allows a firm to build more firepower to compete, for example through assembling a bigger bench of experts in a particular area of law, or by delivering increased economies of scale. Merged firms can consolidate their existing staff into one office network and thus reduce rent, or sublet excess space. Another common way to improve cost-to-income ratios is through the sharing of common IT systems and other back-office functions across more lawyers.
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Mergers have taken center stage with news of Big Law partners voting to approve tie-ups of large firms in the span of six days. Consolidation is accelerating as competitors seek scale to bolster credentials, access clients and talent in new markets, and spread the growing costs of running law firms over more lawyers.
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Interesting read on the rise of law firm mergers shared by The Law Society Gazette. Based on my own experience having spoken with a lot of boutique firms over the last year, many firms seem to be more active recently in searching for a new platform to join for multiple reasons, such as succession planning and in order to remain competitive within the market. I think we can expect to see a significant consolidation in the legal market over the next few years, similar to that of the accounting industry. Check out the article to learn more. #lawfirms #mergers #legalindustry
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"More is more" isn’t a panacea. Often, it’s an attempt to extend a lifeline. Yes, several large law firms are going through mergers. Mergers enable breadth. However, there is always a price to be paid in terms of client conflicts, operating differences, and cultural traits that can result in internal wariness often to the point of downright hostility. These damaging issues and more culminate in ongoing revenue leakage due to client and lawyer departures at worst and, at best, referring work to firms across the street rather than down the hall. This is when boutique firms have a golden opportunity to take clear advantage. Boutique firms with a "less is more" strategy that are positioned as tightly niched vertical practices enabling depth are beacons for clients wanting industry and practice expertise along with deep experience and concierge service. Boutique firms also enable legal talent to hone and apply their unique skills in an environment where their qualifications are more valued, contributions are more meaningful, and individual personalities shine more brightly. #legalmarketstrategy #lawfirms #mergers #boutiques
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