By nature, the activities of law firms take place predominantly under the radar, with confidentiality integral to the success of client work and the legal system in general.
However, no single firm is an island. According to KANGS Solicitors, achieving favourable outcomes in cases relies not just on the firm itself, but a whole ecosystem of partner companies and experts from other industries, all of whom ensure the right blend of knowledge and experience.
Hamraj Kang, founder and Senior Partner at KANGS Solicitors, said:
“All the best law firms have highly qualified, experienced legal professionals working on cases, regardless of whether the firm specialises in criminal law, tax law, litigation or anything else. In general, their preferred modus operandi is to carry out their client work with minimal public attention, ensuring client confidentiality and the integrity of trials are maintained.
“However, this does not mean that law firms operate as entirely closed entities when it comes to their work. A tax-related case, for example might develop from a request for legal knowledge from an accountancy firm, or they may refer one of their clients to a law firm for specialised legal guidance. Such partnerships highlight the interconnected nature of professional services, where mutual cooperation enhances the overall client experience.
“As such, it makes sense for firms to maintain a network of partners from outside the legal sector, who can introduce firms to new clients and cases, and bring valuable expertise where there is some crossover between disciplines.”
With this in mind, Kang believes that it is important for law firms of all sizes to be prominent in the networking world, which should include hosting events where possible.
He added:
“Hosting networking events provides the chance for professionals from different industries to mix with lawyers, and to share knowledge or discuss the intricacies of new or upcoming legislation. In this way, law firms can form meaningful connections with other companies and individuals, which will help enhance the quality of their work in the long run.
“At KANGS for example, we have hosted events for practitioners in industries such as accounting or insolvency, as well as other law firms which specialise in different areas to our own. These have brought in a range of people from both inside and outside the legal sector, including politicians, bankers and independent financial advisors. Events such as these are an invaluable way for people in a particular industry to make sense of complex rules and regulations, and identify ways of working together in the future.”
Kang concluded:
“The legal profession will always be known for its somewhat secretive nature – that’s par for the course when client confidentiality is so important. That said, there is much to be gained from being open to collaboration and learning from peers. Firms that embrace this mentality are the ones most likely to thrive.”