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GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersRob and Gerard share their thoughts on global law firm expansion for the coming year and beyond (Part 2 of 2)Welcome back to the GMT Podcast. In this second part of our two-part conversation, co-hosts Murray Coffey and Rob Bata are joined by Gerard Tanja from Venturis Consulting Group. Together, they continue exploring the evolving landscape of global legal markets, focusing on U.S. expansion, cross-border mergers, and predictions for the year ahead.If you missed Part 1, be sure to catch up here.Key Discussion Points:How Magic Circle firms are evolving their strategies and looking beyond traditional financial centers in the U.S.The rise of mid-market consolidation across Europe and...2025-01-1911 minGMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersCross-Border Legal Expansion: Mergers, Market Shifts, and Global Strategies with Gerard Tanja (Part 1 of 2)Welcome back to GMT! In this episode, Rob Bata and Murray Coffey sit down with trusted advisor Gerard Tanja of Venturis Partners to unpack what's really going on in the global legal market. We take a deep dive into cross-border expansion, major mergers making headlines, and why litigation boutiques are gaining traction worldwide. It is a thoughtful, candid conversation aimed at law firm leaders navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. If your firm is eyeing growth beyond borders, you will not want to miss this one.Featured Quotes:...2025-01-0929 minGMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersPart Two of GMT's conversation with Special Guest Gus Sellitto Founder of Reputation and Media Powerhouse Byfield ConsultancyWelcome to part two of GMT’s season opener. Murray and Rob are joined by media pro and founder of Byfield, Gus Sellitto.In this insightful episode, we explore the intricate balance global firms must strike as they navigate the challenging role of maintaining a global voice within diverse local markets.Key points discussed include:Collaboration with Internal Teams: Gus explores how external consultants complement in-house PR by offering specialized insights and a broad market perspective, particularly useful in crisis and reputation management.Harmonizing Global and Local Values: We discuss how...2024-04-1943 minGMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm Leaders2nd Season Premiere of GMT with Special Guest Gus Sellitto Founder of Reputation and Media Powerhouse Byfield ConsultancyWelcome to Season Two of GMT! A heartfelt thank you to all of our listeners. We're excited to announce that we have a jam-packed lineup of episodes coming your way in 2024. Kicking off our new season, we're thrilled to have Gus Sellitto, Founder of Byfield Consultancy, join us. Gus and his firm specialize in proactive reputation counsel for law firm leaders worldwide. In today's episode, you'll discover why a firm's reputation needs to be guarded, promoted, and protected all at once. Given our current media landscape, managing a firm's reputation is more crucial and challenging than ever. Controlling the...2024-03-2926 minGMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm Leaders2023 GMT Season Finale with Special Guest Gerard TanjaRob and Murray are joined by Gerard Tanja, founder of Venturis Consulting Group. Gerard is the EU's leading expert in global law firm mergers. Join us for a brisk and content rich discussion covering Gerard's unique approach to consulting with clients seeking cross border mergers. Hear about Gerard's thoughts on the next hot spots in Europe for global expansion and Rob shares his insights on why Hong Kong continues to be a location of choice for the largest firms in the world. We also discuss the impact of the A&O Sherman merger and its implications for competition across...2024-01-0242 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersRob and Murray dive into brand, culture and cross border mergers with global branding guru Bill Schroeder, Principal, Clarity Consulting Group (Part 2 of 2)This is part II of GMT's in depth discussion with Bill Schroeder principal and founder of Clarity Group Consulting, the premier professional services brand advisory. In this episode we talk through how firms, especially those with global components, can approach the brand elements of the merged firm. Best in class firms think though the implications of the soon to be merged new entity far earlier in the process than we have seen historically. Listen to Bill discuss the ways firms can approach this effort while both maximizing the efforts of management while also allowing for strong input from both part...2023-11-0728 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersGMT Episode: Rob and Murray dive into brand, culture and cross border mergers with global branding guru Bill Schroeder, Principal, Clarity Consulting Group (Part 1 of 2)In this episode of GMT (and the next) Rob and Murray are joined by Bill Schroeder principal and founder of Clarity Group Consulting, the premier professional services brand advisory. Bill and the Clarity team have worked with some of the most notable names in global law. In his trademark down to earth style Bill shares Clarity’s simple yet profoundly actionable definition of brand. We cover a multitude of brand and culture issues relevant to the modern law firm, especially those merging or considering a merger. Please make sure to listen to part two in which we take a de...2023-09-2329 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersGMT is joined by the incomparable Zulon Begum, partner at UK powerhouse, CM MurrayIn this episode Rob and Murray are joined by Zulon Begum, oneof the world’s leading law firm merger and governance experts, and partner at UK powerhouse CM Murray for a conversation that spans the globe in about 30 minutes. Zulon, Rob and Murray provide their take on the pitch perfect communications around the putative Allen and Overy and Shearman and Sterling merger. Hear Zulon and Rob dissect the somewhat halting march towards liberalization in the Indian legal services market. And Rob tells us about a novel way for some firms to improve their Chambers rankings (hint, be bought out by...2023-07-2638 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersGMT welcomes special guest David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP - Part IIGMT proudly presents Part II of our conversation with the irrepressible and always thoughtful David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP. In this episode David and Rob dig into global growth strategy or, to put a finer point on it, strategies. Both David and Rob know of what they speak as both are globally recognized leaders in growth across just about every border imaginable. Murray peppers in a bit but he really went to school listening to these two incredibly down-to-earth professionals share their knowledge. This is a treat. Please subscribe and, as always, let us...2023-05-0327 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersGMT welcomes special guest David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP - Part I of IIGMT welcomes our very special guest David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP, for a wide-ranging discussion of all things business development, marketing, and global reach. We very quickly steered clear of higher math and had what can only be described as an epic chat with one of the sector's leading thinkers and doers. The conversation was so engaging we made it a two-part series. Episode one drops now, and we will drop episode two in the next few weeks. Make sure to subscribe so you do not miss a minute of David, Ro...2023-05-0330 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersThe 2nd Edition of GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersRob and Murray return for the second edition of the GMT podcast. More than at any time in the past, clients have an abundance of options for outsourcing legal work. Traditionally most, if not all, of the legal work sent out by corporate law departments went to law firms. And while this is still where most of this work goes, things are changing. Increasingly, alternative legal service providers (ALSPs) and even the Big Four accountancies are offering cost-effective legal solutions for clients of all stripes across the globe. Is this gloom and doom for the traditional law firm? No...2023-03-0223 min
GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm LeadersMeet your hostsIn this pilot podcast of GMT Rob and Murray discuss some of the basics regarding how and whether a firm should expand internationally. Including key considerations such as experience in a given geography, client needs, communications strategy, and when to bring the executive team into the discussion (spoiler alert...early.) And listen for Bata's Best Bet, Rob's hot take on the newest intel on global law firm expansion.Contact Rob and Murray:Robert C. Bata, Founder and Principal, WarwickPlace LegalEmail: rbata@warwickplace.comMurray M. Coffey, Founder and Principal, M CoffeyEmail...2023-01-0433 min