Once thought to be recession-proof, the legal profession is now in a recession. Firms - big and small, conservative and highly leveraged, all feel the business pressure from the economic downturn. A drop in profits, declining spending for legal services by corporations, attorney layoffs and a major competitive threat from law firms are now the order of the day. Does your law firm have what it takes to be recession resistant?

To help ensure you are in the best position to give the leadership your firm will require during this difficult period, Asia Business Forum is pleased to invite you to join our 3rd Annual Asia Pacific Management Conference at the Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel, Singapore on 29-30 September 2009; the one and only event that will equip you with practical strategic insights to stay competitive and sustain your law firm’s growth and profitability in the current economic downturn. Do not miss this rare opportunity to meet key legal experts from Asia Pacific, all in one place to discuss broad range of topics in successfully managing law firms and overcoming a wide range of issues facing law firms of all sizes during today’s challenging times.

What Makes This Conference Different From Other Law Firm Conferences?

· A Panel of 25 Speakers from International, Regional, Local and Boutique Law Firms including:

o Deacons, Australia

o Clayton Utz, Australia

o Corrs, Chambers & Westgarth, Australia

o Pinsent Masons, Hong Kong

o Dechert, Hong Kong

o Wikborg Rein

o DFDL Mekong, Vietnam

o DFDL Mekong/Mekong Law Group, Thailand

o Drew & Napier

o Lovells Lee & Lee

o Shook Lin & Bok

o Zul Rafique & Partners, Malaysia

o Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners, Indonesia

o SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan, Philippines

o And many more!

· A Unique Gathering of Leading Law Firms’ Leaders and Senior Partners from 8 Asia Pacific Countries – Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam

· More strategic Take-Away Than Ever Before – Find out all the topical issues you need to know in managing law firms including:

o Singapore’s legal sector liberalisation

o Optimal efficiency for maximum profitability during Global Financial Crisis

o Cross-border strategic alliances

o Client retention management

o Best talent recruitment and retention strategies

o Rainmakers’ compensation strategies

o Law firm management in the emerging markets

o Paralegal deployment

o Risk management

o Due diligence

o Knowledge management

o Law firm’s payment model

o Law firms use of Web 2.0 applications

o Marketing and brand management

o Succession planning

o Future outlook for law firms

o External lawyers’ outsourcing criteria

· 4 Interactive Content-Led Roundtables to Allow You to Hear the Opinions of:

o Managing Partners

o In-House Counsels

o Gen-Y Lawyers

· A Cutting Edge Industry-Driven Topics with 18 Hours of Learning and Experience Sharing

· Ample of Networking Opportunities

This conference will be of vital interest to firms that are ready, willing and able to shift gears into a more productive business model. With the experts’ advice, the transition should be easier.

Don’t Delay, Mark your calendar today!

Book Your Seat Now to Enjoy Our SPECIAL EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

(SAVE S$ 400 for registration and payment received by 29 July 2009)

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