*DIARY DATE: “Identifying and assessing future trends in law firm markets” webinar
On 14th July, Andrew Hedley will lead a webinar masterclass on identifying future trends in law firms markets and assessing their impact. The interactive session will help in developing a strategy that delivers clear benefits to current and future clients. To read more about the webinar or to book a place click here.

• May 2009: PSMG Magazine carries Cambridge Marketing College column by Andrew Hedley
Andrew Hedley offered delegates studying for the CIM Professional Diploma in Professional Services Marketing advice on assignment technique and the introduction of a new syllabus in recent editions of PSMG magazine.

• May 2009: Brave in the new world
Andrew Hedley implores firms to consider how to apply their resources more effectively to creating knowledge which is unique and which creates a competitive advantage rather than that which is imitative and should be outsourced. To read the full article, which appeared in “Legal Information in a Recession: a Restructuring Opportunity' click here.

• May 2009: Risky Scenarios
In the May issue of Managing Partner magazine, Andrew Hedley considers how scenario planning techniques can contribute to the development of more robust strategies for professional service firms. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: MPF European Practice Management Awards 2009
Andrew Hedley will again be a member of the judging panel of the MPF Annual European Practice Management Awards. Europe’s premier awards for excellence in professional services management, now in their 8th year, showcasing leadership in a wide range of management disciplines. The ceremony and gala dinner will take place on 21st October in London. For more information about the awards click here or to download a copy of the guidelines and entry form click here.

• April 2009: Crystal Ball Gazing
This month’s strategy series article for Managing Partner magazine sees Andrew Hedley consider ways in which firms can get “ahead of the curve” in their strategic planning and market positioning. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 20th May 2009 Critical Times Ahead Seminar
Andrew Hedley will present his thoughts at the forthcoming Critical Times Ahead seminar alongside speakers from SSG Legal, Grant Thornton and Lloyds TSB Commercial. The full day event will be held at The Law Society on 20th May. For more information about the seminar click here.

• March 2009: Revenue Growth Strategies
Andrew Hedley will present to members of NetworkMP across the UK over the next few months on the challenge of sustaining revenue streams and developing strategies to ensure that growth opportunities are maximised. To learn more about NetworkMP click here or to enquire about the seminars click here.

• March 2009: Opening Up
Hedley Consulting’s latest strategy series article for Managing Partner magazine considers the professional, cultural and firm-centric barriers to strategic knowledge sharing. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: May 2009, Andrew Hedley to deliver keynote at Legal Week Strategic HR Forum
The conference brochure for the Legal Week Strategic HR Forum on 12th May, at which Andrew Hedley will deliver the opening keynote, is now available. To download it click here.

• January 2009: Learning through Life
In the feature article of the January edition of PSMG magazine, Andrew Hedley considers the relative importance of qualification and experience on career progression in professional services marketing and management roles. To read the article click here.

• January 2009: Learning to Succeed
Andrew Hedley’s kicks off a new monthly series of articles from Cambridge Marketing College for the PSMG magazine. The first outlines the nature and benefits of the CIM accredited Professional Diploma in Professional Services Marketing created jointly by PSMG and the Cambridge Marketing College. To read the column click here.

• January 2009: Devil in the Detail
Legal Marketing magazine carried a thought leader from Andrew Hedley considering ways in which the inertia which can hamper effective business planning can be released. To read the article click here.

• January 2009: Competitive Intelligence Thought Leader
In a break from his usual strategy series, Andrew Hedley provided the Thought Leader piece for the most recent issue of Managing Partner magazine. Using competitive intelligence to shape strategy was the subject area. To read more click here.

• January 2009: Leading the Edge
Andrew Hedley’s feature article in a recent edition of KM Legal magazine considered the importance of leadership in creating competitive advantage through knowledge strategy. To read the feature click here.

• December 2008:  IoD News calls on Hedley Consulting for Opinion
Down but not out: A survival guide for Directors is the feature article in this month’s edition of IoD News. Andrew Hedley is called upon as an expert commentator in a piece which considers strategies which directors can adopt to cope with the recession. To read the article click here.

* DIARY DATE: May 2009, Legal Week Strategic HR Forum
Andrew Hedley will deliver the opening keynote at the Legal Week Strategic HR Forum in May 2009 on the subject of How to Influence and Assist Change in a Volatile Climate. For more details about the forum click here.

• November 2008: “What Gets Measured Gets Done”
Andrew Hedley’s latest strategy series article for Managing Partner magazine highlights the importance of aligning performance measures with strategic objectives. To read the article click here.

• November 2008:  Observations on Law Firm Leaders
In the Leadership Development in the Legal Profession report, Andrew Hedley was asked to share his observations on leadership styles. To read his musings click here or to learn more about the report click here.

• November 2008:  South Africa’s leading business website carries Hedley Consulting article
Moneyweb, South Africa’s leading investment and business website has published Hedley Consulting’s recent article, Mind over Matter. To read the article click here.

• November 2008: Legal Today interviews Andrew Hedley
Legal Today (www.legaltoday.com), the leading online source targeting the Spanish and Latin American legal markets, interviewed Andrew Hedley to get his views on a range of hot topics and burning issues for the profession. To read the interview click here. Si prefiere leer la entrevista en castellano, pulse aquí.

• October 2008: Mind Over Matter
The October strategy series article for Managing Partner magazine examines the importance of cultural fit in a merger situation and the potential consequences of getting this part of the merger assessment wrong! To read the article click here.

• October 2008: FT Innovative Lawyers’ Report Quotes Andrew Hedley
The 2008 FT Innovative Lawyers’ Report is published today (17th October) with Andrew Hedley again offering expert comment. 

In “Taking Charge”, the part of the report covering the Billing & Fees category, innovations in the ways in which law firms charge for the value that they deliver rather than the time that they expend are highlighted. To read “Taking Charge” online click here or for a PDF version click here.
 
“Sweetening the Deal” reports on innovations in the Marketing & PR section, illustrating the way in which leading firms are embedding client relationships and creating clear and compelling communications campaigns. To read “Sweetening the Deal” online click here or for a PDF version click here.
 
To access the full report online click here.

• October 2008:  IoD News Turns to Hedley Consulting for Comment
Protect and Survive is the title of a feature article in this month’s edition of IoD News, the Institute of Directors’ member magazine. Taking as its theme the need for brand investment through challenging economic times, with comment drawn from leading thinkers across industries, the article builds the case for continued brand building to capture increased market share. To read the article in full click here.

• September 2008:  The Law Firm of the Future
Andrew Hedley brushes the dust from his crystal ball to peer into what the future could hold for many in the legal profession. Published in the Law Firm of the Future supplement report by Managing Partner and Legal Marketing magazines, this feature article paints a troublesome picture unless you are prepared to take decisive action now by developing a strong vision, articulating a clear strategy, making robust decisions and committing to a philosophy of ongoing change. To read more click here.

• September 2008: Talking With One Voice
The importance of ensuring that external and internal communications are clear, consistent and aligned with the firm’s overall strategy is highlighted in Andrew Hedley’s strategy piece for the September issue of Managing Partner magazine. To read the article click here.

• September 2008: Legal Today to carry Hedley Consulting articles
Legal Today (www.legaltoday.com), the leading online website targeting the Spanish and Latin American legal markets, will now be carrying contributions from Hedley Consulting. To read the first article click here.

* DIARY DATE: 1st & 2nd October 2008, 9th Annual Strategic Marketing for the Legal Profession Conference
Andrew Hedley will chair the second day of the Strategic Marketing for the Legal Profession conference which is now in its ninth year. The conference will be held on 1st and 2nd October in London. For a copy of the conference brochure click here or to book a place click here.

• August 2008: For What It’s Worth...
What will the impact of external investment in law firm be on the knowledge management community. In this thought leader for KM Legal magazine, Andrew Hedley send a clear message about the need to create unique knowledge assets. To read the thought leader click here.

• August 2008: Crunch Time!
A thought leader piece considering the implications of the economic downturn for strategy and business development teams appears in the latest edition of Legal Marketing magazine. To read the thought leader click here.

• July 2008: Decisions, Decisions...
The decision making challenges faced by leaders of professional firms are the subject of the latest in Andrew Hedley’s strategy series pieces for Managing Partner magazine. To read the article click here.

• June 2008: Developing Strategic Client Relationships Report
Andrew Hedley had produced a comprehensive report, Developing Strategic Client Relationships, which is published by ARK Group. Running to over 150 pages, with case studies of leading firms and ground breaking initiatives in this area, the report brings a much needed strategic perspective to client development and relationship management. For more information about the report and to order a copy click here.
 
* DIARY DATE: 17th July 2008 Building Brand and Creating
New Horizons Through Innovation Masterclass
There will be a half-day Masterclass, in London on 17th July, for members of NetworkMP, the leading senior management development network for Managing Partners and CEOs of professional service organisations. Led by Andrew Hedley, the Masterclass will examine, through a mixture of plenary and group discussion, the issue of brand development and innovation for professional service firms. For more information about NetworkMP, contact Samantha Benecke, Network Director.

• June 2008: The Role of Competitive Intelligence in Shaping Strategy
Using competitive intelligence to shape strategy was the subject of a case study by Andrew Hedley in the recently published Competitive Intelligence for Law Firms report. To read the case study click here or to learn more about the report click here.

• June 2008: Powers of Persuasion
Becoming a more effective leader by persuading rather than imposing is the topic that Andrew Hedley turn to in his ongoing strategy series for Managing Partner Magazine. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 22 May 2008 Building Brand and Creating New Horizons Through Innovation Masterclass
Andrew Hedley will run a half-day Masterclass for members of NetworkMP, the leading senior management development network for Managing Partners and CEOs of professional service organisations. The Masterclass will examine, through a mixture of plenary and group discussion, the issue of brand development and innovation for professional service firms.  
For more information about NetworkMP, contact Samantha Benecke, Network Director.

• May 2008: Driving Growth As The Gravy Train Grinds To A Halt...
A Masterclass by Andrew Hedley features in the May issue of Managing Partner magazine. A review of best practice and the strategic options open to firms as they seek to achieve growth in the face of increasingly challenging market conditions provide the centrepiece of the article. To read the Masterclass click here.

• April 2008: You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know:
How to use superior knowledge to drive business development
Leveraging knowledge and striving for genuine thought leadership are the subjects headlined in Andrew Hedley’s regular strategy series in Managing Partner magazine’s April issue. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 1st April 2008 Leveraging Intelligence in Law Firms
Andrew Hedley will speak on the subject of Changing People’s Perceptions, Behaviour and the Firm’s Culture at the forthcoming Leveraging Intelligence in Law Firms conference. Andrew’s talk will encompass situational analysis, behavioural change and building credibility. For more information about the conference contact us.  

• March 2008: The White-Knuckle Ride of Reputation Management 
How best to ensure that reputation management is taken seriously, with thoughtful actions in response to unexpected events, is the topic that Andrew Hedley turn to in his ongoing strategy series for Managing Partner Magazine. To read the article click here.

• February 2008: I’ll Tell You What I Want, What I Really Want...
The importance of understanding how your clients make decisions to create a competitive edge is the subject matter of Andrew Hedley’s opinion piece in the February edition of Legal Marketing magazine. To read the article click here or to learn more about Legal Marketing magazine click here.

*DIARY DATE: 6th March 2008 Managing Partners’ Forum
Strategy Survey Presentation
Andrew Hedley will present the findings of the MPF’s survey into the authority of the managing partner at a breakfast seminar on 6th March. The venue for the seminar is the London office of Baker Tilly. For more information about the Managing Partners’ Forum click here.

• February 2008: MPF European Practice Management Awards 2008:
Andrew Hedley to be member of the judging panel
Andrew Hedley will again be a member of the judging panel of the MPF Annual European Practice Management Awards. Europe’s premier awards for excellence in professional services management, now in their 7th year, showcase leadership in a wide range of management disciplines. The ceremony and gala dinner will take place on 8 October in London. For more information about the awards click here.

• February 2008: Survey on limits to the authority of the MP
at professional service firms
The Managing Partners Forum’s Research Committee has published it February Survey. Designed by the strategy panel – Andrew Hedley, Rob Millard (www.edge.ai) and Bruce MacEwen (www.adamsmithesq.com) – this short survey explores the limits to the authority of the Managing Partner of a professional service firm. To access and complete the survey click here or to learn more about the MPF click here.

*DIARY DATE: 31st January  Knowledgeability –
Turning Insights Into Action
Effective strategy and business development is not just about having knowledge and insights about clients, the market, competitors and oneself. The great professional service brands are those which excel at execution. With the ability to use the knowledge that they have – they have knowledgeability. What are the simple things that all firms can do to make themselves better at leveraging these strategic and tactical assets? Andrew Hedley will headline his thinking in this area to the PM Forum in Bristol on 31st January. To learn more about the PM Forum click here or to book a place at the event click here.

• December 2007: Avoiding a Cultural Cacophony
Culture as a key driver of performance and potential banana skin for the unprepared is the subject matter for Andrew Hedley's latest article in his ongoing strategy series for Managing Partner magazine. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 25th & 26th February 2008 The Lawyer Legal Business Development Conference
Andrew Hedley will be chairing the 3rd Annual Legal Business Development Conference from The Lawyer magazine. The conference, which is to be held at the end of February 2008 in London, will focus on optimising business development and achieving superior client service, greater market understanding and enhanced profitability. To learn more about the conference and programme click here or to download a copy of the brochure click here.

• November 2007: Is Anybody Listening?
The importance of integrated communications at all levels of the business are highlighted in Andrew Hedley's latest piece in his ongoing strategy series for Managing Partner magazine. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 29th November From Fantasy to Reality:
Turning Strategy into Action
Having a strategy is often not, in itself, a source of sustainable competitive advantage. The firms that perform most highly are those who are excellent at execution. In this session for the Managing Partners’ Forum in the North-West, Andrew Hedley will discuss his ideas on integrative strategies that focus on building a strong competitive position through delivery rather than rhetoric. For more information about the event click here or to learn about the Managing Partners’ Forum click here.

• October 2007: Moving from Technical Excellence to Business Nous
Andrew Hedley’s case study, published in Professional Development Strategies for Law Firms, explores the need for law firms to focus on commercial and business development skills if they are to enjoy longer term success. To read the case study click here or to learn more about the report click here.

*DIARY DATE: 13th November Unwrapping the Strategy
Setting Process at Professional Firms
At a Managing Partners’ Forum breakfast seminar Andrew Hedley, Bruce MacEwen and Rob Millard will present the findings of a groundbreaking MPF survey on the strategy setting process at professional services firms worldwide. This is a unique opportunity for London-based leaders to listen to the findings, and then share insights, case studies and war stories relevant to the survey with their peers. To learn more about the seminar and to book a place click here.

• October 2007: Time to wake up and smell the coffee
In a feature article for Legal Marketing magazine, Andrew Hedley throws down the gauntlet for firms to rise to the challenges posed by increasing competition and ever more demanding clients. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 4th December Creating Client Growth Strategies
in Law Firms Masterclass
Andrew Hedley will lead a masterclass entitled Using Competitive Intelligence to Create Client Growth Strategies in Law Firms. To download a copy of the brochure click here.
 
• October 2007: Sometimes You Must Burn Your Boats
In the October article in his strategy series for Managing Partner Magazine, Andrew Hedley presents thinking on the application of theories of Leadership to the professions. To read the article click here.
 
*DIARY DATE: 19th October Oracle Debate: Mergers & Acquisitions
Andrew Hedley will lead the discussion at the Oracle Debate in Cambridge on the subject of Mergers & Acquisitions within the Professional Services sector. For more information about the Oracle series click here.
 
*DIARY DATE: 16th October Cutting Paths Through The Jungle
Andrew Hedley will present to the Marketing Director Network (MDN) on the changing role of Business Development & Marketing Directors. Following the presentation he will facilitate a discussion that draws on both the experiences of delegates and the results of a member survey. For more information about the Marketing Director Network click here.

• September 2007: Do you judge a book by its cover?
In the latest article in his strategy series for Managing Partner Magazine, Andrew Hedley examines what brand should really mean for a professional firms. To read the article click here.

*DIARY DATE: 30th October Relationship Management Masterclass for Law Firms
Andrew Hedley will lead a one day masterclass to provide delegates with a theoretical framework and practical skills to build broad and deep relationships with their clients. To download a masterclass brochure click here or to book a place click here.

• July 2007: Andrew Hedley becomes Panel Director of Managing Partners’ Forum Strategy Panel
Andrew Hedley is to be one of three Panel Directors of the Managing Partners’ Forum’s recently launched Strategy Panel. The panel will focus on exploring best practice, examining new techniques, evaluating trends and encouraging debate in the development of effective strategy for professional service organisations worldwide. Other Panel Directors are Robert Millard (www.edge.ai) and Bruce MacEwen (www.adamsmithesq.com). For more information about the Managing Partners’ Forum click here.
 
*DIARY DATE:  26th & 27th September  Andrew Hedley to Chair 8th Annual Strategic Marketing for the Legal Profession conference
Andrew Hedley will be the Chair of Placing Marketing at the Heart of Law Firm Strategy, the 8th Annual Strategic Marketing for the Legal Profession conference which is to be held on 26th and 27th September. To download a conference brochure click here or to book a place at the conference click here.

• July 2007: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes (turn and face the strain)
In the second of his strategy series for Managing Partner magazine, Andrew Hedley examines how professional firms should approach the issue of change management. To read the article click here.
 
• 6th July 2007: FT Innovative Lawyers survey quotes Hedley Consulting
The authoritative FT Innovative Lawyers survey has been published with its rankings of the Top 50 law firms. Andrew Hedley, law firm strategy consultant, offered expert commentary in the Billings & Fees category (click here to read this component of the survey) as well as the Marketing & PR category (click here to access this section). To review the full survey click here.
 
• July 2007: Andrew Hedley joins Editorial Board
of Legal Marketing magazine
Andrew Hedley has joined the Editorial Board of Legal Marketing magazine. This is in addition to his longstanding Editorial Board position with Managing Partner magazine.

• July 2007: Horses Choosing Courses – How Refreshing!
Legal Marketing Magazine’s cover feature by Andrew Hedley considers how choice, competencies and culture should shape business development strategies. To read the article click here.

• June 2007: Balancing the Business
Managing Partner magazine begins its new series of articles by Andrew Hedley examining the application of strategy to professional service organisations. Here he shows how a balanced scorecard approach can drive performance. To read the article click here.

• June 2007: Opportunity Knocks?
KM Legal Magazine features Andrew Hedley’s thought leader highlighting the importance of integrated support services and the opportunity to create competitive advantage. To read the article click here.

• 7th June 2007: Turning Strategy Into Action
To read the review of Andrew Hedley’s presentation to the Frankfurt PM Forum click here.

• 5th June 2007: Dealing with Elephants and Terrorists
To read the review of Andrew Hedley’s presentation to the South-West PM Forum click here.

• June 2007: More Than Embossing The Wallpaper
Professional Marketing magazine’s June issue features an opinion piece by Andrew Hedley trailing the importance of ideas in the competition to acquire and retain clients. To read the article click here.

• 25th May 2007: Legal Marketing Awards 2007 Winners Announced
The winners of The Legal Marketing Awards 2007, of which Andrew Hedley was a member of the five person judging panel, were announced at an awards dinner at The Park Lane Hotel, Piccadilly last night.  To see the full list of winners click here.

• 23rd May 2007:  Andrew Hedley to judge European Practice Management Awards 2007
Andrew Hedley is again a member of the exclusive panel of judges for the Managing Partners’ Forum European Practice Management Awards. Entries are now open. To learn more about the European Practice Management Awards 2007 click here or to learn about the Managing Partners’ Forum click here.

• May 2007: Andrew Hedley to write monthly strategy column for Managing Partner magazine
Andrew Hedley is to write a series of articles for Managing Partner magazine examining leading management theory and its application in practice to professional service organisations. The series will begin with the June issue in which Andrew will outline the Balanced Scorecard approach and discuss how it can be applied to improve performance in professional service organisations. To learn more about Managing Partner magazine click here.

• DIARY DATE* 14th September: Andrew Hedley leads Managing Partners’ Forum Directors’ One Day Workshop
Following the PM Forum Global Conference, Andrew Hedley will lead a high level interactive workshop allowing senior participants to explore the process of managing expertise and ideas in more depth. For more detail and to view the workshop webpage click here or to download the conference and workshop brochure click here.

• DIARY DATE* 13th September: Andrew Hedley gives opening keynote address at 12th annual PM Forum Global Conference
Andrew Hedley will deliver the opening keynote address at “What’s Your Big Idea?” the 12th annual PM Forum Global Conference. Andrew will examine how innovative business development and ground breaking thought leadership can work in harmony to deliver outstanding results for everyone. For more details and to view the conference webpage click here or to download the brochure click here.

• 17th April 2007: Legal Marketing Awards 2007 Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the Legal Marketing Awards 2007, with Andrew Hedley again being a member of the judging panel, has been announced. To view the shortlist click here.

• April 2007: Birds of a Feather
Legal Marketing magazine’s cover feature in April features Andrew Hedley’s views on the links between business development and knowledge management strategies. To read the cover feature click here.
 
• April 2007:  It’s my ball and you can’t play with it
Andrew Hedley supplied the last word opinion piece for the April issue of Legal Marketing magazine. Entitled “It’s my ball and you can’t play with it”, the piece examines the pervasive influence of culture on business development in professional service organisations. To read the last word opinion piece click here.

• DIARY DATE* 15th May 2007:  Frankfurt seminars for Hedley Consulting
Andrew Hedley will be speaking to the Managing Partners Forum at an evening seminar in Frankfurt on 15th May about using key client programmes as a vehicle for bringing about behavioural change. Earlier in the day he will address the Professional Marketing Forum in the city about the importance of excellent execution in the delivery of strategy. To book a place at either of the seminars click here.

• DIARY DATE* 3rd May 2007: From Fantasy to Reality – Turning Strategy Into Action
Strategy within professional service firms is often not a source of sustainable competitive advantage. The firms that perform most highly are those who are excellent at execution. Andrew Hedley will be speaking to the PM Forum in Bristol on 3rd May about integrative strategies that focus on building a strong competitive position through delivery rather than rhetoric. To book a place at the seminar click here.

• March 2007: Knowledgeability: Taking KM Beyond The Letter Of The Law”
Managing Partner Magazine examines the rise of integrated knowledge strategies.  Andrew Hedley is quoted explaining his concept of knowledgeability – converting embedded knowledge into business development assets that can be used to enhance client relationships and drive growth and profitability – along with other aspects of knowledge management strategy. To read the feature click here.

• 6th February 2007: Defining The Best Markets For Your Firm
Andrew Hedley spoke at The Lawyer Business Development Conference 2007 about the need to use competency led strategic thinking and coherent brand development to assess and attack the best market opportunities.

• February 2007: How KM Adds Value 
KM Legal magazine quotes Andrew Hedley as one of the leading commentators on the strategic use of knowledge management techniques in the creation of business development strategy. To read the article click here.

• 18th January 2007: Using Trojan Horses to Tame Rogue Elephants
Andrew Hedley ran a seminar for the London branch of the Managing Partners’ Forum addressing change management and how a key client programme can be used as an effective catalyst. To read the review click here.

• January 2007: Unqualified Success?
PSMG Magazine publishes article by Andrew Hedley examining the importance of CIM qualification for professional services marketers and outlining the Cambridge Marketing Colleges’ approach. To read the article click here.

• 10th January 2007: Legal Marketing Awards 2007 Nominations Open
Nominations open for the Legal Marketing Awards 2007. Andrew Hedley is once again a member of the five person judging panel. To read more about the awards click here.

• January 2007: Cambridge Marketing Colleges announces Andrew Hedley as Course Director
Cambridge Marketing Colleges announces that Andrew Hedley is the new Course Director for the Professional Diploma for those in the Marketing of Professional Services. The award is the only Chartered Institute of Marketing accredited qualification targeting professional services marketing. To read more about the qualification and Cambridge Marketing Colleges click here.

• 27th November 2006: Key Account Management
Andrew Hedley spoke to the Birmingham branch of the Managing Partners’ Forum about the implementation of a key client management initiative. Feedback from delegates included “I found the presentation enlightening and food for thought” and “I thoroughly enjoyed your show. We are just about to set off on the 'key relationships' journey and I've picked up some valuable clues about what not to do.”

• 14th November 2006: Client Delight Nirvana
Andrew Hedley moderated the PM Forum’s Client Satisfaction Debate, “Client Delight Nirvana”. Panellists were Wilson Cotton (Director, Smith & Williamson), Reita Gosh (Editor, Chambers and Partners UK Directory), Susie Gray (Director of Corporate Markets, Land Securities Trillium) and Rosemary Ryde (Senior Legal Counsel, News International). To read the review of the evening click here.

• 3rd November 2006: Strategy At The Sharp End: From Aspiration to Perspiration
Andrew Hedley spoke at the >White Paper “Aggressive Client Acquisition and Retention Strategies” conference about strategy implementation. Andrew was “singled out for particular praise - his presentation skills were widely commented on and delegates found that he pitched his talk at the right level and was thought provoking.”

• 27th September 2006: Strategic Marketing For The Legal Profession
Andrew Hedley chaired the second day of ARK Group’s annual “Strategic Marketing for the Legal Profession” conference. Audience feedback post-event included “great facilitator, real professional” and “a great and insightful chairman.”