News in Brief
Share your news! If you’ve got some news we’d like to hear it, so it can be included in a future issue of Centrum. Please send words and, if appropriate, images to: gail.jaffa@psmg.co.uk. Our next deadline is March 31, 2021.
Hover over the images and click to read articles
LexisNexis reveals legal practice areas rebounding best after lockdown…and which are at risk
LexisNexis has released the latest version of the Gross Legal Product (GLP) index. Just as GDP measures a basket of goods and services reflecting the level of output in the overall economy, the GLP tracks a basket of metrics representative of legal activity levels. The report can be viewed here.
Burness Paull named as FinTech leader in Scotland
Top tier independent law firm Burness Paull has been awarded a band one ranking in the first ever Fintech guide for Scotland issued by Chambers and Partners. From its Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen offices, Burness Paull advises leading financial institutions and growing FinTech companies throughout Scotland and the UK.
Read our In Conversation feature with Burness Paull’s Tamar Tammes.
Lex Mundi member firms honoured at year-end awards
Eleven Lex Mundi member firms received shortlist nominations and six member firms took prizes at The Lawyer European Awards 2020. The awards showcased the impressive achievements of Europe’s finest firms within the legal industry and also saw seven Lex Mundi member firms awarded top honours in their region.
Read our interview with Lex Mundi’s Helena Samaha.
Belinda Moore takes-up marketing and business development role at Birketts
Birketts has appointed Belinda Moore as its new business development and marketing director. Belinda was most recently on the executive team of E.ON, one of the UK’s biggest retail energy companies, and has spent more than a decade in director roles across industries. Birketts has also appointment Jake Foxford as a PR and communications executive.
JMW appoints business development and Lawshare partner for London office
JMW has appointed Abby Winkworth as the business development partner for its London office. She will also be responsible for developing the JMW Lawshare membership in London and the South.
iManage wins “Knowledge Management Platform of the Year” award
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, has announced its iManage Knowledge Unlocked (powered by RAVN) has been named winner of the “Knowledge Management Platform of the Year” award in the LegalTech Breakthrough Awards conducted by Tech Breakthrough.
Tikit announces expansion of marketing and business development offering
Tikit, the leading provider of technology solutions for law and professional services firms, has announced the integration of Introhive and its Cloud-based Tikit Connect CRM system. This creates a comprehensive, connected environment to facilitate contact management, communications and relationship nurturing.
PSMG Annual Conference 2021 goes virtual
This year’s PSMG conference (March 23 and 24) will be hosted on the virtual platform Virbela. The closest simulation we’ve found to our face-to-face events, you will be asked to create an avatar that will take you into the virtual reception area before moving to a modern auditorium and expo hall for our plenary sessions and booth areas, as well as smaller rooms for breakout sessions (there’s even a virtual bar!). This virtual world has the functionality for you to listen, engage and participate with our speakers and marketing friends. To ensure you feel relaxed ahead of the conference, we will have an Open Day on March 23 to download the programme, create your avatar and have a walk around.
The role of the law firm CMO in a crisis…and beyond
The role of the chief marketing officer in the global pandemic has, like much else, been required to adapt, be nimble and think more creatively than ever. In a fascinating podcast Patrick Dransfield of In-House Community looks at the threats, the opportunities, the need to step-up and listen carefully to all stakeholders, and to demonstrate true leadership.
