by James Lumley | Jan 1, 2026 | PM Magazine
Will AI spell the death of the billable hour, asks James Lumley? Professional services firms face a fundamental paradox: they sell time while AI saves time. If a task that previously took three weeks now takes three days, what should the client pay? “I’ve spoken to a...
by James Lumley | Jan 1, 2026 | Editor's picks, PM Magazine
Anybody who has worked for any amount of time in the marketing and BD department of a UK law firm is likely to have a visceral reaction to the phrase ‘directory submissions’. Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500 were once, for those who are lucky enough not to...
by John de Forte | Jan 1, 2026 | PM Magazine
John de Forte takes a sideways look at the world of professional services marketing. This issue: some popular phrases to dispense with in the new year. As a professional communicator, words are your responsibility. Perhaps even more so in the advisory sector, as you...
by Jim Walton | Jan 1, 2026 | PM Magazine
Behind every rebrand is a debrand. Firms must streamline, strengthen and stay ahead, says Jim Walton. If you’re a brand or marketing director in an established firm, you’ll know that ‘letting go’ is easier said than done. For many senior partners, the existing brand...
by James Fielding | Jan 1, 2026 | PM Magazine
When firms uplift operational maturity and reduce rainmaker-dependence for revenue, performance measures surge, says James Fielding. Camojee recently led a survey of 202 professional services firms, including 135 law firms, and a clear pattern emerged: the firms that...
by Daniel Kondras | Jan 1, 2026 | PM Magazine
Daniel Kondras shares five career tips for 2026. The number of marketing and business development (BD) roles in professional services has fluctuated significantly, with the current market cautiously stabilising. Firms are still hiring but selectively, with a clear...
