LPM in the age of AI: I use AI in some shape or form throughout my working day. This prompted me to critically assess the Legal Project Management Competency Framework the LPM Network launched four… Read more

Legal Project Management: What it is and what a Legal Project Manager does Legal work is becoming more complex; clients expect greater transparency; and law firms are under increasing pressure to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI)… Read more

Why Legal Teams Need a Better Delivery Framework For years, corporate legal departments and law firms have invested heavily in technology to improve efficiency, gain operational visibility, and control external spend. More recently, significant sums… Read more

Why Disputes Lawyers Can No Longer Ignore LPM!

That slow, almost imperceptible expansion of a legal project’s boundaries that quietly compounds over time to erode profitability, strain client relationships, and burn out legal teams. While many legal professionals intuitively understand this problem, new… Read more

What Diversification of Service Provision within Organisations Teaches You About Control vs Velocity In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations are constantly seeking to accelerate growth and expand the scope of their business operations.  This… Read more

The Final Phase of Legal Project Management: The Close phase is the final and arguably the most critical stage in the 4-stage Legal Project Management (LPM) framework. Yet, it’s often the most overlooked. As new… Read more

The Deliver phase is where the fun really starts: The life cycle of a matter is complex and often nuanced, influenced by factors such as geography, transaction type, and the scope of the matter. For… Read more

Why incorporate planning into your LPM framework: Planning is rarely straightforward, and the plan you start with will almost certainly evolve. Unlike a legal document, a project plan is a living tool, designed to adapt… Read more

Agreeing on an effective fee arrangement (EFA) is only the beginning; law firms and clients must collaborate closely to maintain rigorous scope control throughout the lifecycle of complex legal matters. Without robust scope management, even… Read more

1. The Hidden Cost! At Telescope, we estimate that scope creep is costing more than $100b annually in lost law firm revenue globally. The often-overlooked impact is the erosion of client trust, as unpredictable scope… Read more

In an increasingly competitive legal landscape, the traditional Request for Proposal (RFP) and subsequent alternative fee arrangements (AFA) often fall short of delivering predictable outcomes and fostering strong client relationships. While there are great RFP… Read more

For Firms Ready to Optimise Matter Management Legal Project Management (LPM) has moved from a “nice to have” to a core capability for modern law firms and in-house legal teams. Clients expect clarity. Partners expect… Read more

In today’s increasingly competitive legal landscape, adopting a practical, robust Matter Management or Legal Project Management (LPM) framework is no longer optional — it’s essential for delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes. Just as industries such as… Read more