James Willer
James is Director of Legal Intelligence at ALM with particular interests in legal departments, litigation trends, the UK legal industry and the business of law more generally. Prior to joining ALM, James was a Senior Research Analyst at a UK legal publication, where he was responsible for compiling and leading research reports on a variety of topics relating to both the UK and global legal market. Prior to this, James was a researcher at a criminal justice think tank where he undertook research reports on behalf of UK police forces. James has a Law LLB (with Honours) from the University of East Anglia and a Law LLM (with Distinction) from the University of Sussex
September 08, 2023 | Law.com
Law Firm Panels: Staying Ahead of the Curve Amid Rising Competition and Stringent SelectionA five-year analysis of panel reviews reveals the differing approaches general counsel are taking to their company rosters
By James Willer
9 minute read
June 18, 2023 | Law.com
Law.com Compass: Legal Panels and the Big Four EncroachmentThe panel pitch is likely to become more competitive in light of the encroachment of the Big Four, whose sales pitch could prove to be a source of attraction for general counsel
By James Willer
4 minute read
February 23, 2021 |
Billing Can Be So Much More Than a Necessary EvilIndustry expert Alex Dimitrief draws on his experiences in both law firms and legal departments to offer a two-sided view of the billing process for legal services
By James Willer
1 minute read
March 11, 2020 | Law.com
The Rise of the Non-Equity Partner: Short Term Gain for Long Term Pain?As non-equity ranks continue to grow across both sides of the Atlantic are firms losing sight of the need to maintain long term sustainability?
By James Willer
7 minute read
September 04, 2019 | Law.com
UK Top 50 Results: Why PEP Has Slowed and What Firms Should Do About ItThere are several ways that firms can improve their PEP numbers, but some are easier than others.
By James Willer
6 minute read
May 01, 2019 | Law.com
The UK Gender Pay Gap 2018: What Do The Numbers Actually Tell Us?The second round of reporting is now over. Firms seemed to have made little progress but do the figures paint an accurate picture or could they be telling us so much more?
By James Willer
9 minute read
May 01, 2019 |
What the Numbers Say About the UK Gender Pay GapDo the figures paint an accurate picture or could they be telling us so much more?
By James Willer
9 minute read
March 28, 2019 | Law.com
Law Firm Panels: Future Trends and Changing GC CriteriaGCs are placing new demands on firms when determining their panel arrangements. A failure to meet these demands could result in a loss of work
By James Willer
9 minute read
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