Opinion

Law firms continue to sell clients on international footprints, but sprawling office networks count for little if financial structures discourage internal collaboration

INTA has a right to protect its Annual Meeting, but making it harder for others to hold similar events risks leaving delegates with a bigger travel bill

Qantm IP’s acquisition of Henry Goh & Co shows shifting attitudes towards private equity, with firms increasingly viewing external backing as a normal route to expansion rather than a source of concern

Technical excellence remains essential, but many firms are discovering that packaging IP with complementary practice areas can unlock new clients and a stronger competitive position