Two Clocks
Every lateral hire is announced twice, to the market and to the clients, on two clocks that nobody owns together.
There Is No Box for “I Don’t Know”
Every lateral questionnaire asks a partner to quantify their following, client by client. The form has no way to record an honest “I don’t know”.
What Fits in the Removal Van
Groysberg separated what a star can take to a new firm from what they cannot. The second list is longer than anyone expects, and it reads better as a work plan.
The Third Option
Two ways to grow, one getting harder to pull and one that works about as often as a coin toss. There is a third, and it involves acquiring nothing at all.
Grading a Marriage on the Wedding Reception
Firms measure lateral success at the wedding, not the marriage. Joe Patrice’s line identifies the exact moment the measurement goes wrong.
Case studies
Division Restructure & Governance Transformation
Restructured governance, reporting and collaboration across a complex division - aligning leadership and unlocking sustainable performance.
Global Client Reporting Transformation
Designed and implemented a single global reporting framework, replacing fragmented systems and improving accuracy, efficiency and client confidence.
Lateral Partner Integration & Division Turnaround
Stabilised underperforming lateral hires by addressing governance, strengthening collaboration, and rebuilding the conditions required for commercial success.
International Expansion & Lateral Integration
Delivered two European office launches under tight timelines, integrating partners from both lateral hires and a merger to enable immediate commercial traction.
Articles
Why careful planning is key to your firm’s success abroad
International growth requires more than ambition - it demands alignment, structure, and disciplined execution.
First published in The Legal Week.
Why culture and values offer a strategic advantage to law firms
Long-term performance is shaped not only by strategy, but by culture, alignment, and shared purpose.
First published in The Legal Week.
Stepping up to partnership: what it really takes
Progression to partnership requires a shift in mindset, leadership, and commercial awareness.
First published in The Law Society City Magazine.