Global Excellence Awards 2018

Acquisition International - Global Excellence Awards 2018 35 Acquisition International - March 2018 53 Holding the Answers to all your Questions and movements, guaranteeing that they can keep up with regulations and answer any queries which customers may have. “FLA believes that the basis for success in the modern legal industry is a rigorous training programme that provides continuous professional education and development. Our teams of specialists keep abreast of the latest updates, changes, techniques and technologies that help us to work smarter and more productively whilst ensuring that our efforts are correctly focused. For example, recent technical developments in predictive code are being tried in order to expedite e-discovery projects involving legal cases or internal company investigations.” With the legal sector being a complex environment in which to operate within, the team at FLA must employ certain techniques which enable it to stay ahead of any emerging developments which are arising on a constant basis, particularly within Italy. “Regarding the internal culture within FLA, Antonino explains how the management team ensure that all staff are well equipped to provide an excellent service, mentioning that the team is diverse in nature, but all of them are well-qualified to provide a quality experience. “At FLA, we encourage the creation of multidisciplinary teams, driven by the members themselves, and drive the free exchange of opinions and ideas across disciplines and hierarchies to gain new insights and viewpoints. Throughout the company, we reward our staff according to their merits, contributions and efforts rather than on the basis of gender or race. Our core policies assume the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct in our personnel and this applies to their dealings with both internal colleagues and external contacts and clients.” Looking ahead, Antonino is clearly excited about what the future holds for FLA, and he foresees plenty of growth throughout the year. This, in turn will lead to more opportunities opening up for the firm to embrace, and more avenues to explore. “Moving forward, we expect a growth in our business in 2018 and we have a number of projects in the pipeline, particularly in relation to international opportunities. Also, we will continue to grow our current network of law firms with whom we cooperate and collaborate.” In his concluding comments, Antonino predicts that the global corporate landscape will continue to evolve and develop in a multitude of ways, and he signs off by explaining what techniques the firm will use in order to adapt to these situations. “Ultimately, the global corporate landscape of legal services is continuously evolving and, in such a demanding environment, we expect to expand and widen our recruitment efforts and attract more talent with international knowledge and expertise. The increasing globalisation of corporate interests will have a significant impact on the need for transnational and cross-borders services.” “...all staff are well equipped to provide an excellent service, mentioning that the team is diverse in nature, but all of them are well- qualified to provide a quality experience.”