This document provides an introduction to business process re-engineering for law firms. It discusses the increasing pressures on law firms from factors such as the economic downturn, client demands for value and cost reduction, and potential new competitors enabled by deregulation. The document contends that process thinking can help law firms significantly improve their competitiveness by identifying inefficiencies and adding value. It provides an overview of what business processes are and how they typically operate across functions within firms. The document argues that process re-engineering represents an opportunity for law firms to transform their operations and emerge stronger from the downturn.
Business Process Re-engineering Opportunities for Law Firms
1. CODEXX WHITEPAPER
Business Process Re-engineering
in Law Firms
– opportunities & challenges
V2.1 April 2010
Alastair Ross
CONTENTS
Director
Codexx Associates Ltd Note on the new edition
Introduction
The pressures on law firms
Codexx Associates Ltd
Good times will not come to all after the downturn
3-4 Eastwood Court Let’s talk about business processes
Broadwater Road
What is Business Process Re-engineering?
Romsey, SO51 8JJ
United Kingdom The opportunity, challenge and benefits for law firms
How to re-engineer – an introduction
Company Registration
No. 04481932 Why you should re-engineer in a downturn
A time for action
Tel +44-(0)1794-324167
www.codexx.com Acknowledgements and further information