In this episode, Lara talks with Tom Blandford, CFO at SurSum Advisory, about financial strategy in law firms and the often overlooked value of fractional support.

They question whether firms are too set in their ways when it comes to finance, explore what “good” profit really looks like, and discuss how stronger financial insight supports better decision making. Tom also explains the practical benefits of fractional finance professionals, the gaps they fill, and why they can offer more impact and flexibility than traditional part time hires.

You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn, or if you’re interested in financial advice, you can reach out to him through SurSum.

If you've got a question or would like to be on the show, email us podcast@consortiumbiz.co.uk or follow us on LinkedIn

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Lara rounds out season 2 by talking with Mark Evans, President of the Law Society, about modern working and wellbeing in the legal sector.

Mark reviews some of the modern day challenges faced by workers in the legal space, his goal to champion solicitor wellbeing and recent efforts to make the profession more inclusive, as well as providing some thoughtful advice on how to switch off from the busy 9-5 (or sometimes 7-7!).

You can connect with Mark on LinkedIn, and if you’re a legal professional looking to join a running community why not check out Mark’s side venture Legal Runner.

If you've got a question or would like to be on the show, email us podcast@consortiumbiz.co.uk

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Lara talks with Simon Hill, CEO and Co-Founder of Xperate, about the evolving landscape of legal tech and how we’ll see law firms adapt over the coming decade.

Simon covers how new tech can be a supportive tool for law firms, the challenges and myths of overseas outsourcing and expansion, and he also breaks down why prioritising your data solutions before you invest in AI is an absolute must.

Connect with Simon on LinkedIn, or check out Xperate’s site for all your legal tech needs.

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