Commercial success as a lawyer requires you to build relationships, get work and do the work efficiently. So we train and coach in these three key areas.
Build relationships
Sometimes it’s an individual that needs coaching, but sometimes it’s the whole team dynamics that need addressing.
We have a whole range of tools and techniques which enable better performance and happier people.
We’ve been working with law firms since 1996. We therefore know law firms are different, and we know how to leverage that difference to develop solutions that work.
You receive expert content with pragmatic application
You benefit from our experience of working with firms big and small
You see our ability to work diverse lawyers: hard litigators, pure transactional lawyers and all types inbetween
You get blended solutions which fit in with your firm’s own approach
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Our existing clients are our fans. So if you want to chat to someone who has done something similar, just ask
Jamie worked with us to build the skills and confidence to go out and get new clients in a tough market. It worked.
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Sarah
BD Director, Mid-market firm
Lawyers are cynical, but as a result of Jamie’s work with us the partners and associates understand what to do and how to do it.
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Mike
COO Silver Circle Firm
Managing a law firm can be a lonely business. Regularly meeting with Jamie gave me a wider market view and a chance to explore possible actions.
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Andy
Managing Partner
Build the relationship skills of your lawyers to match the level of their legal skills.