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Downloads AuthorGovernance case study
This case study delves into the intricacies of governance reviews within law firms, focusing on the challenges and considerations faced by Senior Partners and Chairs. It highlights the importance of updating partnership agreements and deeds to reflect the current operational...
Articles AuthorThe External Edge: Why Firms Are Betting on NEDs
The External Edge: Why Firms Are Betting on NEDs NEDs are no longer a rarity, over 50% of surveyed firms have at least one External NED on their board. Boards commonly include CXOs (e.g., CFOs, COOs) and elected members, alongside NEDs, suggesting a...
AuthorFrom Elections to Leadership Pipelines
Nominations/Appointments Committees are among the four most common board sub-committees across the sector with half of firms now having a committee fulfilling some role in respect of nomination and appointments However the scope and influence of these committees varies significantly PSFI’s 2025 Board...
Featured AuthorThe PSFI Board Report 2025
About the PSFI Board Report 2025 The PSFI Board Report 2025 is the first in a planned series of governance-focused insights into leadership structures across major law firms. Drawing on contributions from 21 leading firms and a blend of survey...
AuthorHow Fit Is Your Board to Lead? Most Law Firms Don’t Know
Over half of firms have never undertaken a board effectiveness review Of those that have, half do not have a regular cadence and undertake their reviews on an ad hoc basis. Many firms are taking steps to support individual Board members...
AuthorRound up of law firm results 2025
We have produced a one page summary of UK law firm results published in the press to date which you might find it a useful ‘one stop shop’.
AuthorDeep dive – Senior Partner succession planning
Our latest deep dive focussed on succession planning for Managing Partners and particularly the role of the Senior Partner in this critical activity. The session spanned discussions from using the time as a possible reframing of structures and strategy, ensuring...
AuthorCase studies
Our case studies are useful tools to help you think through an issue or work through a challenging situation. We have worked with several of you to produce case studies on various topics and we would like to ensure these...
AuthorThe Senior Partner’s six levers of influence in a CEO transition
Ensuring a good transition in Managing Partner roles is far from straight forward. At PSFI we have modelled, discussed and advised many partnerships on how they manage this process given their unique histories and approaches. In this article we look...
AuthorManaging Partner Assessment Report
A sample Managing Partner Assessment Report to assist in reaching a decision about the candidate’s suitability to be the next Managing Partner. The report is a summary of the evidence based on the following activities: Three hour interview with a...
AuthorDeep dive 2025: What Managing Partner’s Do
Our thoughts on what Managing Partners do, their role, how the firm structure impacts on the role, the relationship with the Senior Partner, assessing the candidates and recommendations for further reading. To access this presentation please click here.
AuthorDeep dive session notes
Our latest deep dive focussed on succession planning for Managing Partners and particularly the role of the Senior Partner in this critical activity. Please click here to access the deep dive session notes.
AuthorNED Case study
This case study looks at the usefulness of NEDs and how to introduce them into firms. We have worked with several of you to produce case studies on various topics and we would like to ensure these are more widely...
AuthorDeep dive vignettes – Moving on and managing the transition
Four vignettes to help you think through and manage the transition. To access this document please click here.