Legal departments are undergoing significant change, though much of it remains invisible as it takes place behind the scenes. invisible as the work takes place behind the scenes. Artificial intelligence is a major driver of this transformation. As legal departments push forward on their transformation journey, they are increasingly confronted by an uncomfortable question: Is the traditional legal service model still fit for purpose?

Video podcast recording where experts Paul Browne, Stuart Hopper, Mari Cruz Taboada, and Moray Mclaren dissect a real RFP (Request for Proposal) with a question from a client to understand better the incentives and law firm business model that would guarantee high-quality legal service.

After Mexican Elite firm   Gonzalez Calvillo   and   Perez Llorca   revealed their merger plans on 16th April 2024,   the Legal Media got the initial market reactions from international legal experts.   Mari Cruz Taboada , partner at   Lexington Consultants , comments at Latin Lawyer that whilst Pérez-Llorca’s launch in Mexico represents a “natural next step” in the firm´s growth strategy, “opening through a merger was less expected.” She explains that the Iberian outfit has

Factors such as financial barriers, gender, social class and more have an impact on the ability of individuals to enter and progress in the legal profession. In-House Perspective assesses these barriers specifically in relation to in-house teams – and what’s being done to break them down.

Ben Chiriboga, Chief Growth Officer at Nexl, talks to Mari Cruz Taboada, Partner at LEXINGTON CONSULTANTS, where they delve into the world of event networking and explore how to transform connections into valuable clients. Ben and Mari Cruz unravel the secrets of event networking, helping you navigate the art and science of building authentic connections, mastering effective communication, and converting connections into valuable clients. Get ready to unlock the potential of

Doing nothing is not an option. What do law firm leaders need to ask themselves? The impact of AI on legal services and the immediate leadership challenges were discussed during Lexington’s most recent #LeadershipCircle in London. The future is still unclear but legal services has reached a definite inflexion point. There are no simple answers and each firm has to work out their own way forward. Doing nothing is not an option. A group of 41 especially invited law firm leaders

Recent research by Lexington Consultants reveals that as law firms progress through their lifecycle, it becomes imperative for them to refine their business development (BD) structures. This refinement includes a strategic adjustment in the profiles and expertise of their BD professionals, aligning with the evolving demands of the firm. Astonishingly, a significant majority—over 70%—of BD professionals express the presence of palpable tension between their teams and the major

Can partners focus only on legal work or only look for new clients? What is currently expected from partners to build a sustainable law firm and win more work? Watch Lexington Consultants video-podcast series (Part 2) on Client Management and Development where Katie Dignan, Mari Cruz Taboada and Moray Mclaren explore the challenges that firms have internationally trying to coordinate and institutionalise their business development.

Watch Lexington Consultants video-podcast series (Part 1) on Client Management and Development where Katie Dignan, Mari Cruz Taboada and Moray Mclaren explore the challenges that firms have internationally trying to coordinate and institutionalise their business development. Is the challenge linked to the current business model or the nature of a partnership?

En un mercado altamente globalizado, las firmas de abogados siguen debatiendo sobre el mejor modelo de internacionalización para poder servir a sus clientes fuera de sus fronteras. Establecer una buena relación con abogados de otras jurisdicciones puede ser clave para desarrollar canales de crecimiento recíproco derivando clientes. Analizando nuestros proyectos desde incios de año, el 47% de los encargos de clientes a Lexington Consultants se centran en la expansión e interna

Watch the summary of Lexington Insights, a conversation where Moray McLaren, Tony King, Mari Cruz Taboada, Stuart Hopper and Paul Brown discuss in a series of six video-pods the key aspects to take into consideration when law firms transition from founding partners to the next generation of leaders. #FromFounders2Firm

La revista LexLatin publica una reflexión de Mari Cruz Taboada socia de Lexington Consultants sobre el reto de los socios fundadores de firmas de abogados en el proceso de sucesión. Un plan de sucesión adecuado requiere que el abogado sénior haga la transición de los clientes con abogados más jóvenes de tres a cinco años.

Lexington Consultants asked GCs in Spain what would stop them from buying legal services from external lawyers?

Mari Cruz Taboada at Lexington Consultants introduces client management as a driver to build business and develop sustainable international

Lexington Insights, a series of discussions on legal market knowledge and trends to improve service delivery.

Lexington Insights introduces key success factors for developing growth in law firms and more sustainable client relationships.

Podcast with Moray McLaren and Richard Levick of LEVICK on the latest challenges for law firms including resilience, price sensitivity,...

Mari Cruz Taboada and Katie Dignan of Lexington Consultants, talk about digital transformation in the legal market. Is it all about technology? Is there another, more powerful, driver for collaboration and flexibility? Read more here