In conversation with… Mark Adderley

In 30 episode of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Mark discusses with Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, the operational pressures shaping firm performance, the behaviours that underpin stronger financial management, and the cultural and structural changes firms need in order to thrive in an increasingly competitive and tech driven market.

In this conversation we cover:

• The widening performance gap between city and regional firms
• The profitability pressures driven by inflation, talent competition, and rising operational costs
• Practical steps firms can take to strengthen margins and reduce financial waste
• The behaviours and habits of high-performing, well-governed practices
• The growing importance of specialist non fee earning roles

See more from Mark: https://www.crowe.com/uk/about-us/our-people/mark-adderley

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Shona Kaye

In episode 29 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Shona discusses with Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, the habits and behaviours that separate the most innovative practices from the rest - and how to build momentum through small, measurable wins.

In this conversation we cover:
•What a 5th‑century general can teach us about 21st‑century legal tech
•Why projects “fail” (and why many never get off the ground)
•How SMEs can pivot when pressure mounts
•Planning before you build: ROI, roadmaps, and readiness
•Habits of innovative, successful firms
•Choosing the right supplier - and the questions to ask
 

See more from Shona: https://lanternaconsulting.co.uk/introducing-lanterna 

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Simon McCrum

In episode 28 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Simon discusses with Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, the mindsets, behaviours, and disciplines that define a high‑impact law firm partner. Drawing on his latest book, The Perfect Partner, he explains why trust is the currency of influence, how to run partner meetings that deliver results, and the “rails” that keep firms aligned on service, profit, culture and compliance.

In this conversation, Simon McCrum, former managing partner of one of the UK’s fastest-growing law firms and now owner of McCrum Management Consultancy, returns to the podcast to discuss his latest book from his Perfect trilogy. 
 
In this conversation we cover:

• What’s required of a partner
• How to run an effective partner meeting
• The importance of building ‘rails’ for long-term success
• Business development beyond winning new clients
• Empowering the next gen of leaders

See more from Simon: McCrum Legal

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… David Langdon

In episode 27 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Amy Bruce is joined by David Langdon, a legal tech consultant, speaker, and author of Beyond the Features. With nearly three decades of experience in the legal sector, David shares his insights on what makes technology projects succeed and why firms need to think beyond software features.
 
This conversation discusses how law firms can successfully implement legal technology. From planning and vendor selection to managing change and data migration, this conversation is packed with practical advice for firms looking to modernise without unnecessary stress.
 
In this conversation we cover:

• Key principles of effective tech implementation
• How to define your needs before buying software
• Why vendor selection should go beyond features
• Tips for managing data migration
• Change management strategies that actually work 

See more from David: About Us | BlindSpot Solutions

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Uwais Iqbal

In episode 26 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Uwais discusses with Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, why AI should be viewed as a collaborative enabler for lawyers, how SMEs can outmanoeuvre larger rivals, and what practical steps leaders can take to prioritise use cases, avoid sunk costs, and lay the foundations for long‑term value.
 
 Uwais Iqbal, founder of Simplexico and former senior data scientist at Thomson Reuters and ThoughtRiver, shares how law firms can build strategic differentiation with AI—covering the mindset, methods and investment choices that help firms move beyond the hype to achieve real outcomes. 
 
In this conversation we cover:

• Inspiring use cases of AI use in SME law firms
• How SMEs can leverage AI, even on constrained budgets
• How to prepare before you invest in AI
• Readiness vs maturity
• How to spending your tech budgets wisely
• Future AI trends for the legal sector

See more from Uwais: The Legal AI Consultancy | simplexico | Educate, Explore, Enable

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Eloise Butterworth

In episode 25 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Eloise explores the essential characteristic of a successful compliance officer, common blind spots in legal teams that increase risk and how firms should be preparing today to be on top of compliance trends.
 
Eloise Butterworth, Head of Risk and Compliance at Hive Risk and a top 10 legal LinkedIn influencer, shares her experience, insights, and practical advice on how law firms can embed compliance into their culture, build trust across teams, and prepare for the future.  
 
In this conversation we cover:

• Key principles of effective compliance
• Building influence through authenticity
• A day in the life of a compliance manager
• Traits of successful compliance officers
• Common risk blind spots in legal teams

See more from Eloise:

HiveRisk | Law Firm Compliance Consultancy | Risk Management.

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Dan Warburton

In episode 24 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Dan explores the mindsets and practical steps needed to halve your workload and increase profitability. Dan’s advice is grounded in decades of experience and offers a clear roadmap for leaders ready to escape the technician’s trap and embrace true business
 
Dan Warburton, law firm growth consultant and author of Delegate Now to Supercharge Your Profits, shares his insights into the common pitfalls law firm owners face, the five keys to profitable delegation, and how proactive management can transform both your firm and your lifestyle.  
 
In this conversation we cover:

• How to escape The Law Technicians Valley of Doom
• How to build a loyal team
• What’s required to avoid a blame culture
• Proactive versus reactive management
• What sets great leaders apart from good leaders

See more from Dan:

Transform your law firm's profitability today.

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Graham Moore

In episode 23 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Graham explores the common challenges firms face when managing data, how to overcome them, and why embracing a commercial mindset is key to long-term success.
 
Graham Moore, founder and managing director of Katchr, shares his insights on how law firms can unlock the power of their data to stay competitive and future-ready. With over 35 years of experience in legal tech, Graham discusses the behaviours, mindsets, and tools that set successful firms apart, and offers practical advice for how to benchmark your analytical maturity and build a data-driven culture. 
 
In this conversation we cover:

• The four stages of analytical maturity
• How to build trust in your data
• The KPIs that matter—and why they should be unique to your firm
• The role of leadership in driving a data strategy
• How to get the most from your legal tech investment

See more from Graham:

Law Firm Business Intelligence Software - Katchr

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts.

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts.

New episodes are released every month.

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts.

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts.

New episodes are released every month.

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Robert Flint

In episode 22 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast, Robert discusses how law firms can grow their business through referrals. He shares insights on building effective referral networks, qualifying referrals, and managing complex referrals.
 
 Robert Flint, practising corporate lawyer and CEO of Adviserly, offers his expertise on overcoming common referral challenges and delivering excellent client service. 
 
In this conversation we cover:

• Lessons learned through collaboration in the modern world
• Qualifying referrals using the BTOP method
• Managing complex referrals
• Avoiding bad habits
• Understanding personality types
• The role of generosity
• Leveraging technology to scale referral strategies

See more from Robert:

Adviserly - The home of boutique law firms

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts.

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts.

New episodes are released every month.

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month. 

In conversation with… Tom Blandford

In episode 21 of the Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast,  Shaun discusses how to build a financially resilient law firm. He shares the essential characteristics of a successful firm, steps to building long-term resilience, and insights from The Law Society’s Financial Benchmarking Survey.
 
Tom Blandford, owner of Sursum Advisory and legal financial expert, shares his expertise on understanding financial data, managing cash flow, and preparing for future challenges.
 
In this conversation we cover:

• Understanding your firm’s financial data
• The importance of improving lockup
• Adhering to regulatory requirements
• Strategies for financial growth
• Improving cash flow

See more from Tom:

Sursum Advisory | Your Law Firm's CFO

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts.

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts.

New episodes are released every month.

Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast - by Osprey Approach - shares the expertise, advice, and secrets from the legal sector's experts. 

The series will discuss the key topics for SME law firms to help empower current leaders and inspire future ones.

The podcast aims to help make running a law firm easier and improve long-term success by sharing the insights, failures, and successes of law firm leaders and practice management experts. 

New episodes are released every month.