Our CCO John McAuley recently joined a group of leading legal business professionals to discuss ‘What should be in the business plans of mid-size firms that still want to be around and thriving in 2031.’
The Law Society Gazette brought together leaders from a range of mid-sized law firms to discuss what it will take to remain successful and competitive in 2031.
Topics included
- the impact of AI and technology,
- changing client expectations,
- succession planning
- and the future of legal business models.
John McAuley, Chief Commercial Officer at Nexa Law, explained how Nexa’s platform model offers an alternative to traditional partnership, supporting experienced lawyers and law firm owners who want greater independence without the administrative, regulatory and operational pressures of running a traditional firm. The discussion also highlighted the importance of investing in technology while retaining the human relationships and expertise at the heart of legal services.
As John pointed out “Our model is for those people who don’t want to do the partnership model.”

John also described Nexa as a “plug and play” platform, explaining how consultants can run their businesses through Nexa while the firm takes care of the operational pressures, including professional indemnity insurance and SRA compliance. This reinforces Nexa’s position as an established alternative for lawyers looking to build and grow their own practices without the traditional law firm infrastructure.
To read the full article head over to The Law Society Gazette.
Source: The Law Society Gazette – Law firms in 2031 roundtable.
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