Jul 10, 2024
Advances in tech creates opportunities for dealmakers
Immense pressure to close deals faster and more cost-effectively is squeezing investment banks and private equity firms. Despite efforts to boost deal flow, there is still room for further improvement and optimization. To address these challenges, American Banker, in partnership…
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Your cybersecurity is only as good as your employees
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, cybercrime was growing exponentially. Now, with the shift to remote and hybrid working, the global…
Watch The Deal Webcast: Dealmakers and operations leaders discuss opportunities, challenges of virtual vs in-person transactions
In a live webcast hosted by The Deal in partnership with Williams Lea, investment banking leaders and dealmakers discussed the…
Three ways to manage a new hybrid workforce
There is no doubt that we have entered an age of hybrid working, with many employees and employers shifting their…
The new ‘next’ normal: How has hybrid working changed law firms and will the return to the office change things again?
Client collaboration, law firm culture and the war for talent, technology, and Brexit headlined Sandpiper Partners’ ninth annual London Legal…
Preparing for the future: A multi-dimensional challenge
The past 18 months have seen change and uncertainty across just about every aspect of the legal landscape. Even with…
Law firm leaders agree: When it comes to change, boldness paves the way to future success
“Be bold” was the resounding sentiment at the Sandpiper Partners’ UK-focused Working Differently at Law Firms virtual roundtable, during a…
Driving innovation with data analytics
An accepted and growing trend across many businesses today, particularly in banking, legal, and professional services firms, is that data…
Watch the FT Live Digital Dialogues: Banking leaders discuss keeping pace with growth, digital transformation and driving operational efficiency
In a live webinar hosted by the Financial Times, Clare Hart, CEO of Williams Lea, joined two top operational leaders…
To be successful, law firms need to adapt strategies that leverage technology and data to drive success
Lawyer and client collaboration, technology, culture, and data were at the forefront of panel discussions at the sixth annual Sandpiper…
Personalized jobs: How tailored working can attract the best talent
In our previous Future of Work blog we looked at the concept of universal virtuality and how it will be…
Professional services firms need more innovative content and commercially flexible solutions
One of the challenges facing fee earners at professional services firms is doing work that they aren’t experts at, especially…
Back from upheaval: Reshaping a post-COVID workforce
If there’s one unexpected outcome of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a new perspective on how we work. Now, just as…
The digital workplace: Transforming the business landscape
In the past 12 months, digitization and automation have been the two most often discussed technologies firm leaders are leveraging…
Beyond numbers: Strengthening law firm client value and relationships
Data is a vital part of business strategy and operations, but with so much being measured and so many possible…
Culture vs. clients in law firms: Which is more important?
Law firms are managing client pressure to reduce fees without compromising on service while working harder to forge a stronger…
Disrupting traditions and pushing innovations in legal services delivery
The “future of work” has become part of everyday business lexicon, but what does that really mean for law firms…
Productivity and resource utilization: Forging a path to efficiency
In the first blog of our Future of Work Series, we examine one important factor gaining focus among legal, financial…
Setting up a digital mailroom: Top things to consider for information governance
A mailroom, while often overlooked, is a central part of the business ecosystem. It is the main entry for incoming…
