Legal Tech|21 Jul 2026
Lathrop GPM combined with HG Law, expanding its global IP capabilities.
The Story
This adds new offices in New York and London, alongside continued growth in Silicon Valley.
Why It Matters
Larger firms like Lathrop GPM are expanding their global IP capabilities and physical presence in key markets. For independent European law firms, this intensifies competition for specialized legal services. It means you must consider how to maintain or expand your market share and client value against these growing players. Differentiating your firm will become critical.
What To Do About It
Start by auditing your existing processes for IP and other specialized areas. Consider where AI could enhance efficiency without compromising data sovereignty. I'd check your Microsoft 365 setup first; most firms already pay for Copilot and leave its capabilities untouched.
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