I just wanted to explain a little about our organisation as it seems apparent from the above post that you might author might have misunderstand our aims.

Far from being responsible for putting “another nail in the coffin for the small, independent law firm”; our very raison d’etre is to help such firms survive in the post-LSA firm. Many of our, now 160, members are exactly that kind of firm and we welcome applications from others of sufficient quality. Our purpose is to develop a legal ‘umbrella branding’ under which firms can practice. In this way they can meet the threat of the new entrants by being part of a brand and equal the advantages of convenience provided by the larger corporations whilst still retaining their autonomy and independence as a firm. As a barrister myself I strongly believe in the important to society of these firms and will continue to fight the new entrants.

One thing I do agree with is that our blog needs some attention asap! We’ve only just launched the new site and haven’t yet really been in a position to focus on the blog. Keep checking in as it will be more heavily posted upon in due course!

Best wishes,

Craig