Strategic Advisory
From Chaos to Clarity
Transform unmanaged spend, ad hoc service delivery, and fragmented teams into a strategic, metrics-driven legal operations function that delivers measurable business value.
Strategic Challenges Most Departments Face
Unclear Strategic Vision
Legal teams operate reactively without clear mission, vision, or strategic priorities aligned to business objectives
Fragmented Organization
Unclear roles, responsibilities, and reporting structures limit efficiency and accountability across the legal function
Missing Transformation Roadmap
Transformation initiatives fail due to lack of comprehensive planning, change management, and measurable milestones
AI Strategy Gap
Legal departments lack strategic approach to AI adoption, missing opportunities for efficiency and competitive advantage
Key Stakeholders We Align With
General Counsel
Strategic vision and executive leadership
Executive Team
Business strategy alignment and resource commitment
Business Units
Service delivery requirements and integration
Finance, IT, Admin
Budget planning, technology enablement, partnering
CLIENT SUCCESS
Global Manufacturing Leader
Manufacturing
50,000+ Employees
EMEA
€11M
Annual Savings
CHALLENGE
Legal department managing €50M+ annual spend across 40+ law firms with no centralized oversight, inconsistent billing practices, and limited visibility into matter performance.
SOLUTION
Implemented comprehensive legal operations framework including spend diagnostics, vendor management optimization, real-time performance dashboards, and standardized billing compliance protocols.
Key Outcomes
€11M annual cost reduction
75% improvement in billing compliance
60% faster matter processing times
Standardized vendor management across all regions
TIMELINE
6 month
METHODOLOGY
Legal Operations Excellence Framework
HOW WE WORK
Flexible Engagement Models
Four proven approaches to legal transformation — from quick wins to comprehensive overhauls. Start where it makes sense for your organization.
Strategic
Assessment
4-8 WEEKS
Comprehensive evaluation of organizational maturity, strategic alignment, and transformation readiness with prioritized roadmap recommendations.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Voice of customer analysis
- Organizational maturity assessment
- Strategic vision framework
- Executive presentation
Best for: New General Counsel, legal leadership, department heads, legal operations teams, transformation planning, strategic clarity, business alignment.
Vision & Strategy Development
3-6 MONTHS
Comprehensive strategic framework development including vision, mission, organizational design, and transformation roadmap with executive alignment.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Strategic vision & mission
- Organizational design
- Operating model blueprint
- Transformation roadmap
Best for: Strategic pivots, organization restructuring, delivery model refresh, improved SLAs with business, new business needs, improving effectiveness and efficiency.
Full Transformation
12-24 MONTHS
End-to-end strategic transformation including vision, organizational redesign, technology implementation, AI strategy, and change management.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Complete strategic overhaul
- AI strategy & implementation
- Technology transformation
- Change leadership program
Best for: Major organizational change, digital transformation, M&A integration.
Strategic Advisory Retainer
ONGOING
Continuous strategic business advisory support for major initiatives, board presentations, and strategic decision-making.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Monthly strategic sessions
- Board presentation support
- Ad hoc advisory
- Executive coaching
Best for: Project Management as a Service (PMaaS), GC & law department leadership coaching, strategic initiatives, board support, ongoing transformation.
Ready to transform your legal department into a strategic asset?
Schedule a strategic consultation and our professionals will recommend the best approach for your transformation objectives.
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Ready to Transform Your Legal Department
Start with a comprehensive assessment to identify your highest-impact opportunities.
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