More than half of law firms believe they don’t get the ranking they deserve in legal directories, while 84% are frustrated at the time it takes to make a submission, according to a report by MD Communications, ‘Legal Directories: Are they still relevant?’ Some firms submit more than 1,000 entries each year. However, the research, issued at released at this year’s International Bar Association conference in Sydney, shows that directory rankings remain useful, with four out of five law firms use them when pitching for work.
13 October 2017
Ranking the legal directories
MOVERS & SHAKERS
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Charles Russell Speechlys—James Paterson
Charles Russell Speechlys further bolsters Private Equity expertise with the appointment of James Paterson
Ellisons—Samuel Flower
Ellisons strengthens Rural Affairs team with senior appointment
Sidley—Carl Hotton
Sidley adds insurance mergers and acquisitions partner to London office
NEWS
Consultant-led law firms should prepare for closer regulatory attention as oversight evolves
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