Having worked in-house we understand the pressures in-house legal teams face to deliver savings on their external legal spend. These pressures only increase during a recession and as the economy struggles and the world moves into a ‘new normal’ because of COVID-19 – we have written this article to share…
Our new brochure
We have a new brochure! If you are interested in finding out how Coote O’Grady could help you save on your external legal spend please drop us an email to info@cooteogrady.com and we will send you a copy of the brochure.
Lack of Billing Guidelines
‘The One Big Mistake organisations make…with Billing Guidelines’ Many organisations still do not have a set of billing guidelines in place with their external law firms before engaging with them on a matter. Amazingly, large global clients will engage with a law firm with no terms of engagement/billing guidelines or…
The Big Mistake organisations make…with AFAs’
Getting straight to the point… the one big mistake is often: POOR SCOPING You don’t really need to read on if you don’t want to – however, work on your scoping and you’ll go a long way to achieving a more successful Alternative Fee Arrangement (AFA) programme. If you want…
eAuctions for Buying Legal Services ~ The savings are real and achievable!
Electronic Auctions (eAuctions) for buying legal services allow potential suppliers to compete online, in real-time, to provide prices for the goods or services under auction. eAuctions have been successfully redefining Legal Procurement negotiations for several years now, but there are still many industries and businesses unaware of the benefits this…
Our YouTube Channel is now live!
Coote O’Grady now have its own YouTube channel where we will be sharing with you a series of webinars to help you better manage your legal spend. Subscribe to our channel – Coote O’Grady – so you don’t miss out on our top legal spend management tips. Our first webinar…
Using eAuctions for buying legal services – Webinar
The savings are real and achievable! – Interested in finding out more? Drop us an email at info@cooteogrady.com and we will let you know as soon as the webinar is available to download Electronic Auctions (eAuctions) have been used successfully in Legal Procurement for a number of years now. They…
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THE COG DEBATE – eBilling Systems
Discussion on eBilling systems and there take-up in the UK vs USA
Why spending time analysing MI could save you money
Why spending time analysing MI could save you money When it comes to understanding and analysing your claims litigation management information (MI) Coote O’Grady recognise that claims teams are frequently inundated with overwhelming amounts of spreadsheets but don’t have the time or the resource to be able to spend appropriate…