IN REVIEW: Building unity and future success in a world-class legal team
- Chris Gamble
- Jun 9
- 2 min read
For over 30 years, this elite group of European lawyers had been setting the standard in their field. With an outstanding reputation and long history of success, they were entering a pivotal phase of evolution.
Challenge
The team recognised they were at a crossroads. How could they honour their legacy while evolving for the future? With shifting dynamics, the core question became: how do we stay exceptional—and united—as we transition to a new era of leadership?
Solution
Working in close partnership with Polaris Consultants over 12 months, the team embarked on a high-performance journey grounded in our Extraordinary Teams framework.
We began with in-depth observations and diagnostics to understand where the team truly stood. Through a series of interventions, including a strengths-based offsite, we helped the group build a shared sense of direction, identity and belonging.
Key steps included:
• Observations to surface opportunities and risks
• A future-focused offsite to craft a bold team vision
• Identifying and addressing limiting beliefs
• Co-creating new team values and a mission statement
• Establishing internal and external accountability, including quarterly facilitated sessions and a dedicated working group.
"Wonderful team sessions helped us identify our goals as a team and build trust"
Senior partner
Impact
The results were transformative. The team overhauled how they meet and make decisions, launched their new mission and values across the wider practice and have deepened their level of human connection. The integration of new partners is now shaped by this shared foundation and the team has become a model for others across the firm.
"I have attended many leadership programmes during my 24 years here and this was by far the best"
Senior partner
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