Scala
Client

St Ives is a large multi-disciplinary barristers’ chambers located in Birmingham, particularly known for its expertise in Family, Civil and Crime. It is home to around 100 barristers.

Brief

Scala was appointed in 2017 to undertake a one-off project to review the marketing function of Chambers and report to the management team with findings and recommendations. We worked in-house to deliver this project.

What we did

  • Worked alongside the Chambers Director, Practice Clerks, and Team Heads to understand their client base, business strategy, core values, and expertise.
  • Interviewed Practice Clerks and Marketing Personnel to explore current marketing activities and their effectiveness.
  • Reviewed all online marketing activities
    • Reviewed the internal marketing processes and personnel
    • Reviewed the marketing and business development activities and their effectiveness
    • Advised on best practice for managing the marketing and business development processes internally
    • Produced a Marketing Recommendations report and plan
    • Advised on the personnel needed to implement chambers marketing plan
    • Considered and advised on marketing spend

Outcome

Prepared a Marketing Review and Plan Report that was presented to the Head of Chambers and Heads of Team. This covered:

  • Roles and responsibilities – recommended the appointment of additional Marketing expertise and helped to interview candidates for the role.
  • Online marketing strategy – social media and website
  • Advice on how to utilise PR as a marketing tool
  • Advice on marketing budget
  • Advice on managing marketing matters at team and Chambers level

www.stiveschambers.co.uk

Our Services Included

Natalie Rogers
Get in touch

Natalie Rodgers | Managing Director
NatalieRodgers@scala.uk.com

What our clients have to say:

“Scala are the natural choice. They have considerable market knowledge, a unique network of legal and professional contacts and unrivalled marketing expertise.

They are creative and show boundless enthusiasm. With an eye for detail, fresh ideas and excellent communication skills. Their superb contribution has helped us to achieve a solid market presence, win new work, increase our turnover."

Michael Stubbs, Director of Clerking and Business Development at Parklane Plowden Chambers