Merger magic
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Sarah Collins, practice manager at Jurit, explores the advantages and challenges the virtual law firm has encountered on its journey so far — highlighting key opportunities and risks for small legal businesses to navigate today
Growth through merger can be a gamble — or a catalyst. The leadership of Seddons GSC share the strategic thinking behind its union, and how people, culture and clarity of purpose are driving its latest chapter
Chris Hadrill, partner and head of employment at Redmans Solicitors, explores what steps employers should take to avoid discrimination and create more inclusive workplaces
Merger magic
Increasing competition, regulatory and cost pressures have UK SME firms feeling the squeeze — caught between the magic circle juggernauts and more nimble boutique practices, some firms are finding strength in numbers. The newly merged Seddons GSC is one such example: a union designed not just to grow, but to sharpen its offering and future-proof its business. Can strategic combinations like this offer a blueprint for sustainable success in today’s legal market?
In LPM April 2025 we hear from:
- Seddons GSC managing partner Simon Ross and senior partner Saleem Sheikh tell LPM about the strategic thinking behind its recent union — and how people, culture and clarity of purpose are driving its latest chapter
- Jurit practice manager Sarah Collins considers the competitive edge of running a virtual firm — pre- and post-pandemic
- Redmans Solicitors head of employment Chris Hadrill explores the issue of Afro hair discrimination in the workplace
Plus:
- Bundledocs highlights how secure e-bundling solutions help strengthen a law firm’s reputation
- Clio shares its must-read for mid-sized firms, offering top takeaways from its 2025 Legal Trends Report
- Iomart evaluates key cloud security concerns to manage compliance and cyber risks
- Miller outlines risk management considerations for authorised corporate service providers
- OneAdvanced focuses on the strategic value of cultivating a culture of compliance at your firm
- Pavilion Row streamlines operations, ensures compliance and delivers quality service with Osprey Approach
