Law Partnerships and Alliances

Law Firm Partnerships and Strategic Alliances: Structuring High-Performance Partnerships in Legal Practice

Duration: 3 Hours
Mode: Online (Live Class + Replay Access + Downloadable Templates)
CPD Points: One (1) Point Eligible under NBA-ICLE Requirements
Fee: ₦30,000
Assessment Method: Full Attendance and Participation
Facilitators: Certified Practice Consultants and Legal Experts

Introduction

Many law firm partnerships fail. Not because the lawyers are incompetent - but because the design logic and algorithms of the partnerships were never properly designed.

This course addresses one of the most sensitive and least discussed areas of legal practice: how to structure partnerships and alliances that actually work. Whether you are considering partnership, already in one, or exploring strategic alliances, this programme provides the legal, psychological, and structural clarity needed to avoid costly mistakes.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Decide whether partnership is right for their stage of practice

• Structure law firm partnerships to reduce conflict and failure

• Understand profit-sharing, role allocation, and governance models

• Build strategic alliances without equity dilution

• Draft partnership frameworks that align incentives and values

• Avoid common partnership traps that destroy law practices

Also, participants will learn:

• Why many partnerships fail within the first three years

• Solo practice vs partnership: strategic trade-offs

• Compatibility beyond friendship and competence

• Assessing readiness for partnership

• Partnership models

• Roles, decision rights, and authority boundaries

• Managing power, ego, and professional identity

• Governance structures that prevent silent resentment

• Alliances vs partnerships: when each makes sense

• Collaborations with other firms, specialists, and consultants

• Revenue-sharing arrangements within ethical boundaries

• Protecting your brand and independence

• Handling disputes before they arise

• Exit clauses, succession planning, and continuity

• Managing growth without internal breakdown

• Building partnerships that outlive individual personalities

Who Should Attend

• Lawyers considering partnership or firm expansion

• Solo practitioners exploring strategic collaboration

• Partners seeking to stabilize or restructure existing firms

• Senior associates preparing for leadership roles

Why This Course Matters

A bad partnership can set you back for years.
A well-structured one can multiply your income, influence, and impact.

This course helps you choose wisely, structure intelligently, and grow sustainably.

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