I wrote the opening chapter “Emotional Intelligence in legal practice – developing a superpower for lawyers” for the new 2026 Globe Book 'Fundamental skills for the Modern Lawyer'. I’m particularly pleased as the new book builds on the work in my 2020 Globe book Essential soft skills for lawyers. The Read More
This article appeared in PM Magazine (May 2026). Growth perspectives: Private equity and business development (Managing Partners' Forum Growth Conference 2026) As private equity accelerates across professional services, firms attending the Managing Partners’ Forum’s Professional Services Growth Conference faced a critical question: How do you turn investment into sustainable growth? Read More
This article was printed in the May/June edition of PM Magazine and can be accessed by members here: PM Magazine - PM Forum. A star-studded group of practice leaders assembled at the Institute of Directors on Friday 28th March for the inaugural Professional Services Growth Summit. Many were fresh from Read More
I’ve reviewed many books on coaching and mentoring over the years. This Financial Times Guide was published in Spring 2024 and is particularly attractive to leaders who want to understand the value of mentoring in the workplace. It will be valuable to human resources professionals who implement or improve their Read More
Periodically, I scan the media for information about professional service firms thought leadership. Here is a summary of some notable developments – law firm thought leadership update: Davitt Jones Boult, Howard Kennedy, DLA Piper, Moreton Fraser and Stephens Scown. Davitt Jones Boult (DJB) – Legal real estate boutique (Homes to Read More
