Editor’s letter
Autumn has dropped and it’s time to dust off those jumpers for pumpkin season. With a lot on the horizon, October may feel like the calm before the storm. But in the meantime, LPM checks in on law firm and client technologies. In this increasingly on-demand world of consumer behaviour, Jem Sandhu investigates what apps SME law firms are using for internal and external work and use of client portals (p18).
Following its recent announced merger with Gross & Co, Ellisons chief operating officer John Turner gives some key considerations when going through a merger (p7). For part two of LPM’s glimpse into law firm life in different cities, we stop in Manchester.
Hear about how Manchester’s history has influenced it’s law firms, interesting stories of Chinese investment and more on from p22.
And last, but certainly not least, it’s that time again! No, not my musings about how much I love Halloween. We’re happy to announce that entries for the LPM Practice Excellence Awards 2020 will be opening in October. And we’ve added two new categories for our second year! Enter to be recognised for Client strategy and engagement, People and engagement, Service delivery efficiency or innovation, or Practice director/manager of the year. Find out more on p24 or go to www.lpmmag.co.uk/awards2020
