Tony Williams

Tony Williams

July 02, 2021 | International Edition

The Associate Pay Wars: A Question of Market Forces vs Morality

Former Clifford Chance managing partner Tony Williams argues that hikes in junior lawyer salaries is exacerbating mental health issues within law firms.

By Tony Williams, Jomati

5 minute read

June 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer

When Should a Firm Leader Leave? Tips on Timing and Planning the Exit

Ask yourself am I really hungry to do another term? Can I really take this firm to the next level? Do I have the energy, drive and fresh thinking to successfully lead for another term?

By Brad Hildebrandt and Tony Williams

2 minute read

March 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Four Types of Firms Vying For the Top Work and Who Will Win Out

Law firm consultants Brad Hildebrandt and Tony Williams have identified four types of firms competing for the global work that keeps firms the busiest, and they identify which models are working and which have staying power.

By Brad Hildebrandt and Tony Williams

15 minute read

February 20, 2018 | Legal Week

How to make technology central to your firm's strategy

Technology is going to transform the legal profession but firms need to work out their strategy now to secure a competitive advantage

By Tony Williams and Janet Day

5 minute read

February 20, 2018 | International Edition

How to make technology central to your firm's strategy

Technology is going to transform the legal profession but firms need to work out their strategy now to secure a competitive advantage

By Tony Williams and Janet Day

5 minute read

February 28, 2017 | International Edition

How the rise of the US elite in London has shaken up the M&A market

Post-crisis M&A trend data highlights battle for dominance at top end of market

By Tony Williams

5 minute read

February 28, 2017 | International Edition

How the rise of the US elite in London has shaken up the M&A market

Post-crisis M&A trend data highlights battle for dominance at top end of market

By Tony Williams

5 minute read

February 13, 2014 | The American Lawyer

Partner Profits and the Fight Over Cash Accounting

Proposed legislation could force firms into accrual accounting and hit partners with big tax bills.

By Tony Williams

9 minute read

February 01, 2006 | Law.com

The Empire Strikes Back

With apologies to Mark Twain, when it comes to the major U.K.-based law firms, reports of their death have been greatly exaggerated. In a piece in the November 2005 issue of The American Lawyer, law firm consultant Partha Bose painted a grim future for some of the most prominent U.K. firms-a group he dubs "The Tragic Circle." Bose argues that these firms will bleed market share and talent because of a growing competition from U.S. firms in Europe and Asia, unsustainable growth, and a downturn in demand in c

By Tony Williams

19 minute read