29 Mar 2019
Seven Trends Reshaping the Legal Industry

Seven Trends Reshaping the Legal Industry

Europe, Latin America, Law firm management, Marketing, News, News, Update
The legal industry is evolving at a rapid pace. In an increasingly cost-conscious and competitive market, law firms are looking for ways to reduce their overheads, work more efficiently, and meet increasingly diverse client demands. Here is a rundown of the key trends reshaping the legal industry right now. 1. Social Networking Social networking is crucial, for everything from law firm recruitment to marketing. In a recent survey completed by 406 legal professionals, a staggering 96% regularly use social media for their law firm. What’s more, over 70% of those respondents felt that social media has played a significant role…
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26 Feb 2019
Everything you need to know about Latin Lawyer 250

Everything you need to know about Latin Lawyer 250

Latin America, Legal Directories, Marketing, Update,
Published once a year, Latin Lawyer 250 is a guide to the leading law firms in Latin America. The guide assesses the practice, strengths and leading players of the shortlisted firms. It is therefore an important resource for firms in the region, but how can you enter the listing? Latin Lawyer 250 is different than other directories in that there is no actual application form. Instead, firms must report their matters throughout the year to be considered. February and March are the perfect time to start sending your press releases to be considered in the next edition. The Latin Lawyer…
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31 Oct 2018
Where are my favourite Chambers pages?

Where are my favourite Chambers pages?

Chambers and Partners, Legal Directories, Marketing, ,
Chambers and Partners’ new website looks wonderful but I cannot find my favourite pages. They have a new location on the site. Here is a list of some of the most important pages on the website, I hope you find it useful. Research Schedule – go here to check the deadlines by practice area of jurisdiction. Find the schedule here.  Practice Area definitions  - go here to double check how Chambers defines each practice area and make sure that you are including the right matters in your directory submission. Latin America - https://www.chambers.com/research/practice-area-definitions-latin-america Europe - https://www.chambers.com/research/practice-area-definitions-europe Asia - https://www.chambers.com/research/practice-area-definitions-asia Log…
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16 Mar 2018
Chambers and Partners quick introduction

Chambers and Partners quick introduction

Chambers and Partners, Legal Directories, Marketing
Most law firms are aware of Chambers and Partners but for those who don’t here is a quick snapshot. They are based in the UK and have been around for nearly 30 years and cover 185 jurisdictions. It is difficult to ascertain how many people consult Chambers because the figures are not public. Based on feedback from law firms I would say they are on the top five most-read directories. What do they do? They carry out a rigorous research of lawyers and law firms in different markets. They gather all this information, analyse it and publish regional and country…
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15 Mar 2018
Financial lawyers take note! IFLR1000 deadline looming large.

Financial lawyers take note! IFLR1000 deadline looming large.

Deadlines, IFLR, Legal Directories, Marketing
All firms waiting to make a submission for IFLR1000 (International Financial Law Review) are reminded the deadline is the 27th April 2018.  IFLR ranks law firms in the following practice areas:  Banking and finance Capital markets • M&A Project development Restructuring and insolvency Here you can find the guidelines to make a submission IFLR1000 - The Guide to the World’s Leading Law Firms  IFLR1000 is one of the best know legal directories in the legal sector specialising in commercial and financial law. You may find this post on IFLR1000 useful. If you need help preparing your submission get in contact…
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07 Feb 2018
IP STARS legal directory

IP STARS legal directory

Legal Directories, Marketing, Update, , ,
Law firms and individuals with a strong intellectual property (IP) practice might find IP STARS an excellent legal directory to be part of.  IPS is published by Euromoney Institutional Investor. Other notable titles from this publisher include the legal directory IFLR 1000.  IPS is a highly-specialised guide to IP firms and practitioners. IP STARS began in 1996 and covers more than 80 jurisdictions. The directory identifies and analyses the leading IP lawyers and firms based on more than 1,000 interviews and surveys with clients and peers. Firm research starts in September.   Methodology The IPS methodology is based on a weighted review of…
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