The future of networks

Networks believe they are winning their battle with global law firms as advances in technology and cultural awareness play into their hands.
The law firm network model received one of the most significant vindications of its success in 2015 when Dentons announced it was launching its own referral network, NextLaw, into this competitive market.

The launch of NextLaw certainly raised eyebrows, but for many independent firms it remains business as usual. While some observers remark that global law firms are becoming more like networks, and vice versa, others maintain that only networks can truly marry international coverage with top-quality service. Global firms may try to encroach on the network space, they say, but networks still have vital attributes that set them apart.

Here, our experts – The Lawyer’s European Awards 2018 finalists – discuss what they believe makes their networks special. They reveal how their modus operandi of collaboration is now supported by developments in technology, cross-border training and cultural awareness, and how such advances make them well armed to tackle the challenges of 2018, whatever they may be. […] Find the complete interview below to download as PDF