The SRA has recently issued a warning notice on law firm mergers, sales and acquisitions, seemingly in response to the fallout from the collapses of Axiom Ince and SSB.
In this Ten-Minute Talk, Partners Corinne Staves, Zulon Begum and Andrew Pavlovic discuss the content and implications of this SRA Warning Notice, with a
Updating Your LLP Agreement to Prepare for Merger
In this Ten-Minute Talk, CM Murray’s Partner Zulon Begum and Managing Partner Clare Murray discuss LLP agreements, focusing on how firms should update their agreements in preparation for a merger.
Key takeaways from this Ten-Minute Talk:
- The three common ‘gaps’ in LLP Agreements in relation to potential future mergers or transactions are usually (i)
Law firm mergers- a workshop for law firm leaders: PPA Event – 29 November 2023
Most ambitious law firms include merger as one potential route to achieve their growth plans, whether by way of acquisition of smaller, strategically relevant firms or a ‘merger of equals’.
Please join us during the afternoon of 29 November as we gather law firm leaders for a workshop on law firm mergers.
The event
International Law Firm Mergers: Navigating the Challenges
An international merger can create a sensational headline when two prominent global law firms join forces or when two single-jurisdiction firms merge to expand their reach or safeguard their operations, such as IP firms seeking a presence in continental Europe after Brexit. Nonetheless, mergers entail more than simply a partner or team moving from one
Navigating Law Firm Consolidation, Globalization and Market Trends – GMT: The Podcast for Globally Minded Law Firm Leaders
Non-contentious partnership law specialist Zulon Begum, Partner at CM Murray LLP, recently joined Robert Bata, Founder and Principal of WarwickPlace Legal, LLC and Murray Coffey, Founder of M Coffey LLC, for their podcast GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm Leaders, to discuss law firm mergers, international
Key Considerations for a Successful Law Firm Merger – Part 2: People Issues
The primary assets (and therefore value) of a law firm (knowledge, experience and reputation) are usually inextricably linked with its people (both partners and employees). ‘People’ will usually be at the heart of any merger and it is vital that firms have a clear strategy and plan to deal with issues relating to their partners
NDAs: What are the issues for Firms? – Ten-Minute Talk
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are most often considered relevant in relation to employees. But how do they apply in the context of firms?
In the next of CM Murray LLP’s Ten-Minute Talk series, Partner and General Counsel Beth Hale and Partner Corinne Staves discuss NDAs, with a particular focus on the key issues arising in
“Should we merge?” A discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm – Part 2: Professional Practices Alliance Webinar Recording
We are delighted to share the webinar recording of Part 2 in the Professional Practices Alliance webinar series, ‘”Should we merge?”, a discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm, in which an expert panel explores how firms should plan and prepare for a merger. Please see below for full
“Should we merge?” A discussion on whether, when and how to merge with another firm – Part 1: Professional Practices Alliance Webinar Recording
In this webinar, you can hear Chair, Corinne Staves (Maurice Turnor Gardner LLP), Partner Zulon Begum (CM Murray LLP), Simon Slater (Guest Speaker, Cripps Pemberton Greenish and Byfield Consultancy), Giles Murphy (Guest Speaker, Smith & Williamson) and Rob Millard (Cambridge Strategy Group) discussing issues such as:
- Mergers are usually the riskiest growth strategy – are
What are the Key Issues for Law Firms to Consider when Planning a Merger
There are many reasons why a law firm may consider a merger. Mergers can be a useful way of expanding into different practice areas or locations, to increase the operational capacity and efficiency of the firm, increase its revenue and market growth, or for succession planning purposes.
In the latest episode of CM Murray’s Ten-Minute