ABF 2010 - 5th Annual Asia Pacific Law Firm Management

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Category ABF 2010

Deadline: October 30, 2010 | Date: December 13, 2010-December 14, 2010

Venue/Country: Singapore

Updated: 2010-10-26 16:56:04 (GMT+9)

Call For Papers - CFP

Explore the risks and cost issues associated with globalisation

Understand merging and partnerships

Balance law as a profession and business

Identify security risks

Recognise value of talents

Embrace technology as a CRM tool

Build brand and position the firm

IDENTIFY NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR STRATEGIC EXPANSIONS!

Into its 5th successful year, ASIA PACIFIC LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT, gathers an expert panel of managing partners and directors of law firms in the Asia Pacific to update you with management strategies and best practices. This year’s event is designed for partners and professionals in the law firm industry to understand how to successfully maintain the competitiveness of their law firms, retain and develop the careers of young lawyers, maintain productivity and increase profitability.

Beneficial key topics to be discussed include:

Globalisation:

Local firms vs international firms

Building on existing client relationships in the US and Europe

Market challenge in terms of differentiation

Keeping up with the needs of foreign investors and businesses in the region

Marketing efforts that bring sufficiently high-quality new clients

Competition for talents:

Hiring, training and nurturing of young associates out of law school

Hiring of lateral attorneys and the struggle to incorporate them into the firm’s culture

Finding the right people to service clients in Asia ? specialists in hot markets

Leadership & management:

Law firm pricing

Increased share of legal spend

Providing leading compensation packages

Developing practice groups

Challenge of succession planning

Featuring country updates and critical issues on:

The strength and edge of local firms in Malaysia, China and the Philippines

Singapore, being the next arbitration hub

Hong Kong firms that are restructuring teams towards outbound investment from China

Malaysia’s Bumiputra policies as part of the legal landscape

Indonesia’s lawyers starting-up own firms

Who should attend?

Chairpersons, CEOs, Executive Directors, CFOs, Managing Partners, Heads of Practice, HR Directors/Managers, Marketing Directors, Managing Directors, General Managers, Business Development Directors/Managers, Counsel, Senior Partners, Office Managers, Administration Managers from local firms, international law firms, joint venture law firms, management consulting firms

ENCOURAGE INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR IMPROVED FINANCIAL OUTCOMES!

For more information on Speaking Opportunities and Sponsorship:

Contact : Irish Adlaon

Email: irish.adlaonabf-asia.com

Call: +65 6536 8676 ext: 121

For more information on Marketing Partnership Opportunities:

Contact : Ruby Pham

Email: ruby.phamabf-asia.com

Call: +65 6536 8676 ext: 114