Article 3/6: Making Your Law Firm More Saleable Before Succession
Value and saleability are related, but they are not the same. A law firm may be profitable and still be difficult to sell if it relies too heavily on one…
Continue readingArticle 2/6:What Is Your Legal Practice Worth? A Practical Guide to Goodwill and Net Assets
Valuing a law firm can be uncomfortable because it turns years of effort, client relationships, reputation, and goodwill into a commercial calculation. Yet a credible valuation is essential for any…
Continue readingArticle 1/6: Succession Planning for Law Firms: Why the Best Exits Start Years Before the Sale
A successful succession plan is not a last-minute transaction. For law firm owners, it is a staged business project that needs to begin well before retirement, merger discussions, or an…
Continue readingEdge International Welcomes Sam Coupland and Neil Oakes
Edge International has extended its market-leading reach in Australasian legal-services consulting with the appointment as principals with the organization of Sam Coupland and Dr. Neil Oakes of FMRC, Australasia’s leading professional development consultancy. They join Sean Larkan, Edge International’s first Australasian…
Continue reading6 Strategic Opportunities
1. Life balance versus performance ethic Chargeable hours worked by employed solicitors are declining as salary expectation continues to rise. Employees are not prepared to work the long, arduous hours…
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