Publications

The AI-native law firm: regulatory innovation and the fundamental restructuring of legal service delivery

AI-native law firms represent fundamental restructuring enabled by multiple factors, with specific examples and the key finding (massive cost reductions) culminating in the existential challenge to traditional models.

Released on Dec 29, 2025

Where law meets strategy: India’s business development evolution

With the legal market rapidly evolving, business development (BD) within Indian law firms is moving into a new era, in which client insights and market intelligence are no longer just data points, but catalysts for decisive action. By fusing strategy with flawless execution, BD teams are reshaping how firms deliver services, driving sustainable value across complex, cross-border matters and setting new benchmarks for client partnership.

Released on Dec 23, 2025

Should law firms only be managed by lawyers? Rethinking leadership in professional services

This article reflects on the evolving leadership needs of law firms and challenges the assumption that only lawyers should lead them. Drawing from other professional sectors, it advocates for empowering non-lawyer professionals to help manage legal businesses, without undermining legal expertise or breaching regulatory frameworks.

Released on Dec 23, 2025

Foreign law firms in India: evolution, regulation and the road ahead

This article traces India’s three-decade-long journey towards permitting foreign law firms to practice limited foreign and international law in the country. It examines the evolving regulatory framework, key judicial interventions and the emerging implications for India’s legal market.

Released on Dec 23, 2025