Law South is a grouping of high profile firms of solicitors based in the Midlands, London and the South of England and was formed in 1988. The firms have collaborated on a wide variety of business and managerial development initiatives that have substantially improved business practices and development as well as achieving considerable cost saving. The member firms are: Birkett Long LLP Brachers LLP DMH Stallard LLP Dutton Gregory LLP EMW LLP Girlings Solicitors LLP Moore Barlow LLP Stephens Scown LLP Thackray Williams LLP Thomson Snell & Passmore LLP Thursfields Legal Limited Wilsons Solicitors LLP Law South Group Ltd (Law South) is a service company wholly owned by the member firms. It is financed by an annual contribution from the firms, and is managed by a Management Board comprising the managing partners or their representatives. Its role is to carry out research, consultancy and to manage the various collaborative initiatives within its remit. Examples of co-operative projects include: • Professional Development • Risk Management • Joint Purchase Agreements and Subscriptions • Meetings of Special Interest Groups