Working with industry

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP's Professional Partnerships Advisory Group works with many of the UK's leading law firms to help them achieve financial and managerial results consistent with their specific needs and objectives. As a professional services organisation ourselves, we have a deep understanding of the challenges facing law firms and can help identify and implement practical solutions in their business operations. We produce an annual benchmarking survey for law firms, which is essential reading for partners and senior staff who are concerned with the strategic direction, profitability, performance and day-to-day financial management of their firm.

For further information please contact Alistair Rose on +44 (0) 20 7213 8792. Please click on the following link to view the most recent survey: www.pwc.co.uk/uk/lfs.

Human Resource Services, Breakfast Seminars

This programme focuses on people issues for law firms:

24 September – Facing the challenges of moving high performers to emerging markets

This seminar will:

• Outline the fundamental steps to be considered prior to moves to ensure a successful transfer
• Assess the income tax, social security and immigration issues
• Discuss country case studies

5 November – Identifying trends in managing people in the legal sector

This seminar will:

• Summarise the trends, HR departments are grapping with regarding managing people in the legal sector
• Discuss how law firms are responding to similar issues and share their challenges and successes

For further details please contact Claire Bowes +44 (0) 207 804 8657

Law firms events and seminars

The Professional Partnerships Advisory Group holds a series of events and seminars specifically aimed at law firms. They cover a range of timely and topical subjects pertinent to Managing Partners, Finance Directors and Human Resource Directors of UK based law firms, and are a great opportunity to network with peers in the industry and share views and experiences. For more information please contact Samantha Vilé on +44 (0) 20 7212 4306.

Industry forums

The business services team operate a number of industry forums in the professional advisory, human capital, and facilities management markets. Attended by numerous Chief Executives and Finance Directors from leading companies, the forums provide opportunities to discuss key industry trends and issues and to network with other sector leaders. For further information please contact Simon Hawes on +44 (0) 20 7213 2828.