MI Global Managing Partner Meeting

Optimising Law Firm Compensation

Wednesday 05 Feb 2025, 15:00 - 16:00
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Getting compensation right for both Partners and Associates is key to driving success and the right behaviours in your firm – and getting it right can be a challenge!

Zulon Begum of CM Murray has significant experience advising law firms around the world about viable structures and options – join the session and hear her insights and ask the questions you need. 

Register now:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtfuirrD4jEtz2dlo5YBQqCWCFHO1hRBAs

Zulon will cover the following:

Partner Remuneration Models:

  • Pure Lockstep

  • Structure and benefits of seniority-based progression.

  • Challenges such as lack of performance incentives.

  • Modified Lockstep

  • Flexibility, incorporating performance/revenue metrics.

  • Gates, progression/regression

  • Balance between seniority and merit.

  • Performance-Based Model

  • Rewards based on individual and firm performance metrics.

  • Incentivising productivity and growth.

  • Potential downsides, internal competition.

 

Key Performance Indicators:

  • Production Metrics

  • Billable hours, client acquisition, and retention rates.

  • Financial Metrics

  • Revenue growth, profitability, and cost management.

  • Professional Development

  • Mentoring, training, and leadership roles.

  • Client Satisfaction & Feedback

  • Surveys, repeat business, client testimonials.

 

Succession Planning

  • Talent Development

  • Developing future leaders through mentorship and training.

  • Creating Opportunities

  • Pathways for junior partners to ascend.

  • Embedding Succession in Remuneration

  • Incentivising retiring partners to facilitate smooth transitions.

  • Financial planning for buy-ins or phased retirements.

 

Conclusion - Q&A 

Also, hear from other MPs in the MI network about their experience and suggestions.

For further information please contact MI HQ mackrell.hq@mackrell.net