Fairfax Associates brings together the skills of highly experienced professional services consultants with particular expertise in law firms. Our Principals have advised professional firms since the 1980s and combine high-level strategic and analytical thinking with a profound understanding of professional firms and the way in which professionals are managed.
We work with the support of a number of researchers and analysts and we shape our team according to the demands of the engagement and our client’s internal resources.
Featured Insights
Insights from Baker McKenzie’s Chief Strategy Officer
This month we are debuting our interview series. We will periodically interview leaders in the legal industry who bring fresh ...
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Tomorrow’s Stars
The confluence of industry-wide change and demographic transition begs the question: Who will be the owners of law firms of ...
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Business Cycles and Law Firm Strategy
In today’s world, business cycles are moving more quickly. Firms need to be aware of how these cycles will impact ...
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News & Events
Press Releases
Report Finds Steady Pace Continuing for Law Firm Mergers
Lisa Smith is quoted. | An analysis by Fairfax Associates found that the U.S. law firm merger market remained robust during the first quarter of 2018, with a strong outlook for cross-border combinations.–>
Fairfax In the Press
Cross-Border Combinations Drive US Law Firm Merger Activity to Record Highs
Is Big Law finally about to enter a long-heralded period of sustained trans-Atlantic consolidation?
Seminars & Workshops
SOLD OUT – 6th Annual Partner Compensation One-Day Workshop – September 27, 2018 in Chicago, IL
Who Should Attend: Managing Partners, Executive Committee members, Compensation Committee members, COOs, Professional Development leaders