In the first of seven episodes on Culture and Performance, Jan Thornbury and Moray McLaren discuss how culture is the foundation that underpins how organisations actually work and perform. Using Edgar Schein’s well-known model, culture is explained as a system with three connected layers: Beliefs and assumptions at the core – what the firm really believes is the “right” way to do things (often described as values). Behaviours and norms – the everyday actions that those belief

Partner Performance. As law firms get more sophisticated in evaluating lawyers and partners, there is a growing frustration amongst leadership about underperformers (in particular senior associates or junior partners) as they are the future of the firm.

The challenge for law firms is to take these seven levers, reflect on them, and implement changes that drive sustainable profitability. Although profitability is a key concern across all businesses, it can be particularly complex in law firms where factors such as recording hours, pricing models, partner compensation structures, and operational efficiency require careful strategy and ongoing management. The following Podcast series, led by Lexington's Katie Dignan and Paul Br

Reviewing and adapting the remuneration model in law firm partnerships is a highly sensitive issue.

What are the major changes that are we seeing in law firms around the world on what is expected from partners?

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.

In this podcast recording,   Zulon Begum , Partner at CM Murray and leading international law firm management consultant,  Moray McLaren  Partner at Lexington Consultants, discuss new research by the IBA’s Law Firm Management Committee (LFMC) which explores recent trends in partner profit sharing, remuneration and reward. Key discussion points from this podcast recording: Is there such a thing as a ‘perfect partner’ and how do you define them? Gaining a better definition of p

As part of Lexington Leadership Circle series of events with law firm Managing Partners and legal service delivery leaders in London, the team of Consultants - Moray McLaren, Stuart Hopper, Stephen Revell, Tony King, Paul Browne and Mari Cruz Taboada hosted a session on the impact of AI on legal services- We can´t predict but we can prepare.

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?

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

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 Paul Browne and Moray McLaren on post-merger integration, cultural challenges, profitability and the unique financial pressures of 2022 in the UK market.

As law firm partners meet in their annual retreats to plan ahead, it provides an opportunity to revisit their ambitions for the firm.

LexAfrica members discuss the steps that firms are taking to face this era of uncertainty from countries such as Kenia, Nigeria, Mauritius, Zambia, Mozambique, South Africa, Angola amongst others with the support of Lexington Consultants.