Law Firm Leadership at a Crossroads: Why the Old Partnership Model No Longer Works
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- Why equity partnership is losing appeal for the next generation of lawyers
- The risks of promoting high billers into leadership roles they’re unsuited for
- How to align firm values with business strategy for long-term success
- What law firm leaders can learn from staff feedback
In this episode of Katchr Podcast, Graham Moore speaks with Robert Camp, former Managing Partner of Stephens Scown and a pioneer of employee ownership in the legal sector. Robert shares candid insights on the limitations of the traditional partnership model, the pitfalls of law firm leadership appointments, and the challenges of cultural change. From brutal staff feedback to embedding values that drive both growth and engagement, this conversation offers practical lessons for law firm leaders grappling with succession, culture, and the future of ownership.
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- How unreliable time capture keeps finance teams in firefighting mode
- The KPIs every firm should focus on
- How partner behaviour shapes financial accountability
- Why less information, clearly explained, drives better decisions
In this episode of Katchr Podcast, Graham Moore speaks with Andrew Allen, Partner and Head of the Legal Sector at PKF Francis Clark. Andrew shares blunt insights into why financial reporting remains a pain point for law firms, the KPIs that really matter, and how partner behaviour defines accountability. From fixing bad data habits to teaching lawyers the story behind the numbers, this episode is essential for finance leaders ready to replace month-end chaos with confident, data-driven decisions.
Robert Camp
Robert Camp is a qualified solicitor and was the Managing Partner of Stephens Scown LLP for nine years. He stepped away from the firm in 2021 to establish his consultancy business, Robert Camp Consulting.
During his tenure as Managing Partner, Robert oversaw a period of significant growth, with the firm doubling in size. Turnover increased from £9.8 million to £20 million, headcount rose from 140 to 320, and profits also doubled. He led a major cultural transformation, placing staff and clients at the heart of the firm’s strategy. This included the introduction of an employee ownership model, Scownership, where all eligible employees received an equal share of the profits. Under his leadership, the firm appeared in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, reaching as high as #12 in one of those years.
Robert now works with business leaders, providing them with the space to focus on what truly matters. As an independent business consultant, he brings an innovative mindset and fresh perspective, helping to develop strategies and plans aimed at driving growth, with a particular focus on enhancing both client and employee experiences.
Top 25 KPIs Law Firms Don't Measure (...but should!)
Born out of 30 years of working with law firms, we have developed this guide based on observation of the best performing law firms we have worked with.
Download your free copy to discover to learn:
- Am I measuring the right things?
- What are other law firms doing?
- How do I make my reports drive action?
Born out of 30 years of working with law firms, we have developed this guide based on observation of the best performing law firms we have worked with.
Download your free copy to discover to learn:
- Am I measuring the right things?
- What are other law firms doing?
- How do I make my reports drive action?
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