Law South is a grouping of 12 major law firms in London and across 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 12 member firms are:Birkett Long LLPBrachers LLPDMH Stallard LLPDutton Gregory LLPEMW LLPGirlings Solicitors LLPMoore Barlow LLPRoyds Withy King LLPStephens Scown LLPThackray Williams LLPThomson Snell & Passmore LLPWilsonsLaw South Group Ltd (Law South) is a service company wholly owned by the 12 member firms. It is financed by an annual contribution from the firms, and is managed by a Management Board comprising the 12 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