Each podcast focuses on the elements of an effective global growth strategy, the various tactics that support these efforts and hard-won lessons for successful implementation.Hosted by Rob Bata, founder and principal of WarwickPlace Legal, LLC. Rob exclusively focuses on formulating and implementing global expansion strategies for leading firms of all sizes.Joining Rob is, Murray Coffey, founder of M Coffey, LLC. Murray is a lawyer of thirty years experience, the last twenty of which he has ...
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Rob and Gerard share their thoughts on global law firm expansion for the coming year and beyond (Part 2 of 2)
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Welcome back to the GMT Podcast. In this second part of our two-part conversation, co-hosts Murray Coffey and Rob Bata are joined by Gerard Tanja from Venturis Consulting Group. Together, they continue exploring the evolving landscape of global legal markets, focusing on U.S. expansion, cross-border mergers, and predictions for the year ahead. If y…
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Cross-Border Legal Expansion: Mergers, Market Shifts, and Global Strategies with Gerard Tanja (Part 1 of 2)
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Welcome back to GMT! In this episode, Rob Bata and Murray Coffey sit down with trusted advisor Gerard Tanja of Venturis Partners to unpack what's really going on in the global legal market. We take a deep dive into cross-border expansion, major mergers making headlines, and why litigation boutiques are gaining traction worldwide. It is a thoughtful…
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Part Two of GMT's conversation with Special Guest Gus Sellitto Founder of Reputation and Media Powerhouse Byfield Consultancy
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Welcome to part two of GMT’s season opener. Murray and Rob are joined by media pro and founder of Byfield, Gus Sellitto. In this insightful episode, we explore the intricate balance global firms must strike as they navigate the challenging role of maintaining a global voice within diverse local markets. Key points discussed include: Collaboration w…
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2nd Season Premiere of GMT with Special Guest Gus Sellitto Founder of Reputation and Media Powerhouse Byfield Consultancy
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Welcome to Season Two of GMT! A heartfelt thank you to all of our listeners. We're excited to announce that we have a jam-packed lineup of episodes coming your way in 2024. Kicking off our new season, we're thrilled to have Gus Sellitto, Founder of Byfield Consultancy, join us. Gus and his firm specialize in proactive reputation counsel for law fir…
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2023 GMT Season Finale with Special Guest Gerard Tanja
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Rob and Murray are joined by Gerard Tanja, founder of Venturis Consulting Group. Gerard is the EU's leading expert in global law firm mergers. Join us for a brisk and content rich discussion covering Gerard's unique approach to consulting with clients seeking cross border mergers. Hear about Gerard's thoughts on the next hot spots in Europe for glo…
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Rob and Murray dive into brand, culture and cross border mergers with global branding guru Bill Schroeder, Principal, Clarity Consulting Group (Part 2 of 2)
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This is part II of GMT's in depth discussion with Bill Schroeder principal and founder of Clarity Group Consulting, the premier professional services brand advisory. In this episode we talk through how firms, especially those with global components, can approach the brand elements of the merged firm. Best in class firms think though the implicati…
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GMT Episode: Rob and Murray dive into brand, culture and cross border mergers with global branding guru Bill Schroeder, Principal, Clarity Consulting Group (Part 1 of 2)
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In this episode of GMT (and the next) Rob and Murray are joined by Bill Schroeder principal and founder of Clarity Group Consulting, the premier professional services brand advisory. Bill and the Clarity team have worked with some of the most notable names in global law. In his trademark down to earth style Bill shares Clarity’s simple yet profound…
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GMT is joined by the incomparable Zulon Begum, partner at UK powerhouse, CM Murray
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In this episode Rob and Murray are joined by Zulon Begum, oneof the world’s leading law firm merger and governance experts, and partner at UK powerhouse CM Murray for a conversation that spans the globe in about 30 minutes. Zulon, Rob and Murray provide their take on the pitch perfect communications around the putative Allen and Overy and Shearman …
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GMT welcomes special guest David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP - Part II
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GMT proudly presents Part II of our conversation with the irrepressible and always thoughtful David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP. In this episode David and Rob dig into global growth strategy or, to put a finer point on it, strategies. Both David and Rob know of what they speak as both are globally recognized leaders …
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GMT welcomes special guest David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP - Part I of II
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GMT welcomes our very special guest David Kaufman, Director of Global Strategies at Nixon Peabody LLP, for a wide-ranging discussion of all things business development, marketing, and global reach. We very quickly steered clear of higher math and had what can only be described as an epic chat with one of the sector's leading thinkers and doers. The…
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The 2nd Edition of GMT: The Podcast For Globally Minded Law Firm Leaders
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Rob and Murray return for the second edition of the GMT podcast. More than at any time in the past, clients have an abundance of options for outsourcing legal work. Traditionally most, if not all, of the legal work sent out by corporate law departments went to law firms. And while this is still where most of this work goes, things are changing. Inc…
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In this pilot podcast of GMT Rob and Murray discuss some of the basics regarding how and whether a firm should expand internationally. Including key considerations such as experience in a given geography, client needs, communications strategy, and when to bring the executive team into the discussion (spoiler alert...early.) And listen for Bata's Be…
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We’re really trying to hammer down a proper recording schedule for you all. Thanks so much to those who have stayed with us, thanks again to Marko ?avlina for mentioning us on the HEMA International Discussion FB group and welcome to everyone who came to us from that post! While we try to figure out a schedule we can manage you can look forward to …
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While we haven’t been recording much, we sure have been busy. Brant and Brian became founding members of a HEMA performance and study group. Basically, we wanted to find a way to be allowed to fence inside Fort Henry and realized the best way to do so was to volunteer ourselves to perform as the “warm up act” for their sunset ceremonies. A part 2 o…
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There’s been a lot of upheaval in our personal lives including a minor car accident the night before this very recording. As a result I’ve come to you again, hat in hand, begging forgiveness for our long absence. Recently, returning from a day of fencing to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the St. Lawrence Swordfighters’ Guild, we turned on our cel…
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Waaay back in August we sat down in a babyful living room and recorded an episode that never saw the light of day. Not for any good reason other than life got busy and we simply forgot. While it might not be so timely now as then we thought we’d put it out there anyway. On August 20th The Tragically Hip, a rock band formed in Kingston in the 80s pe…
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After a long time away, this week Brant and Brian sit down to chat after class with the Senior Instructor of the Ironwood Sword School, Barry Keyes. http://dws.cruorvult.com/Podcast/DWS-Episode-14-Barry-Keyes.mp3 Download Link (right-click and “save link as”)By Broccan
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We apologize for the audio quality on this one, this is what happens when you forget to bring your mic to a recording day… Nevertheless, we took the opportunity we had and sat down for a little chat about swords in popular media. It’s a good time to remind you all we are by no means experts and we gladly welcome differences of opinion! We also refe…
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After an accidental hiatus, we’re back with a short podcast, talking about new stuff. What’s new with us, the fear and challenge of trying something new and new things we’re looking foward to. http://dws.cruorvult.com/Podcast/DWS-Episode-12-New-Stuff.mp3 Download Link (right-click and “save link as”)…
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This week in our very late Episode, Krista and Brian take it on the road to find some elusize pocket-sized monsters. http://dws.cruorvult.com/Podcast/DWS-Episode-11-To-Be-The-Very-Best.mp3 Download Link (right-click and “save link as”)By Broccan
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This week we try recording with no topic in mind. Let us know what you think! http://dws.cruorvult.com/Podcast/DWS-Episode-10-Double-Digits.mp3 Download Link (right-click and “save link as”)By Broccan
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