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Big Law Firms Report Strong Financial Performance in First Half 2023, Anticipate Even Better Second Half Key Points: • Big Law firms reported an average 11.4% revenue increase in the first half of 2023 • Demand rose 2.9%, with the top 50 firms experiencing 3.3% growth • Potential interest rate cuts could boost transactional activity in the latter part of the year Source: Bloomberg Law https://lnkd.in/eU4MYuyB Subscribe to our newsletter at www.legalleaderscircle.com

Well worth a read of our most recent report on law firm finances. On the surface things look positive, but when you get in a little deeper, things maybe aren't as positive as on first glance! I wonder if law firms have all of the data they need to identify and rectify some of these challenges? Also fascinating reading the trends through the last few years! https://lnkd.in/ec_DAV6v #LegalTech #LawFirms #DataDriven

📈 Large U.S. law firms saw strong financial performance in the first half of 2024, driven by increased billing rates and demand. 🔍 Revenue surged by an average of 11.4%, with the highest-grossing firms leading the way. Discover what’s driving this growth and what it means for the future of legal services. Read the full article by Reuters to get all the insights: https://ow.ly/6xmP50T9nlW #LegalIndustry #LawFirms #FinancialPerformance #LegalNews #BusinessGrowth #LegalTrends #LawFirmGrowth #LegalInsights #LegalProfession

In conclusion, while EBITDA is a valuable metric for small law firms, it should be considered alongside other financial and operational factors. Read more 👉 https://paxson.me/4fm1OOT #SmallBusinessConsulting #ExecutiveCoaching #LeveragingCustomerSatisfaction #PipelineCoverageRatio #RequiresNuancedConsideration #ExcludingNonOperatingExpenses #RangeSignificantlyDepending #SpecificBusinessCharacteristics #SoloPractitionersEarned #OperatingExpensesCarefully

Attention Law Firms! See the data rich report below. There is a reason to be optimistic about the upcoming year!

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📈 Transactional Practices Are Making a Comeback! After nearly three years of sluggish performance, demand for transactional work is finally on the rise. Thomson Reuters Institute’s latest report shows a 2.2% increase in corporate transactional work in Q2 2024—covering everything from contract drafting to real estate deals. This resurgence is contributing to an overall 2.4% boost in law firm demand. What’s driving this upswing? A mix of factors: litigation demand is up 3.4%, bankruptcy is up 2.4%, and billing rates have jumped 6.6%. This diverse growth is giving law firms a more stable footing, reducing their reliance on a single stream of work. But not all firms are seeing the same gains. Am Law 50 firms are facing slower growth in litigation, while midsize firms aren’t reaping the full benefits of the transactional boom. Still, the overall picture is bright, with profits per equity partner up 8.8% over the past year. As transactional practices bounce back, law firms are positioning themselves for greater resilience and success in the months ahead. #LawFirms #LegalIndustry #TransactionalLaw #Litigation #Bankruptcy #LegalTrends

Law firms often require their clients to pay upfront for everything from retainers to filing fees, but these advanced fees come with their own expenses. Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AUlsf #LawFirms #ClientCharges

Financial pressures on law firms are nothing new. However, these pressures have dramatically increased over recent years with a combination of cost-consciousness clients, declining realization rates, and competition from corporate legal departments moving work in-house.  As a result, law firms have been searching for ways to please budget-conscious clients while improving profits. Cost management has been a priority for many organizations since the last financial crisis. This cost-saving mentality has been slow to subside especially in light of the financial conditions following the COVID-19 global pandemic. In addition, according to a recent Altman Weil Flash Survey, businesses have begun to improve their internal legal departments in order to reduce dependency on external law firms. The survey found “more than 85% of law firms finding that their strongest competition is coming from their clients.” This begs the question: What are law firms to do?  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dNciRqp --- #lawfirm #legalpractice #lawfirms #practicemanagement #lawyers #lawyer #paralegal #paralegals #Automation #AI #machinelearning #Automated #attorney #attorneys #innovation #legaltech #legaltechnology

Interesting data point. As the economy see-saws (which it always does over time) you'll see periods where transactional activity slows and litigation grows - and vice versa. What practice areas are you looking to leverage your law degree into? #prelaw #prelawpro #admissions #lawschool #lawschooladmissions #jd #1l #future #futurelawyer #lawyer #legaleducation #legalnews #legal #lawstudent #nalp #aals #lsac #lsat #legaljobs #practiceareas #legalcareer #career