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AS LAW firm leaders look to the future following the global recession, few will deny that the profession has entered a period of unprecedented change. This is evident not only in the way that legal services are procured, but also in how firms manage the expectations of their clients. This includes pressure to adopt alternative fee arrangements and to provide a leaner, more efficient service. Gone are the days when lawyers could charge by the hour and clients would pay without question. The client is now very much in control.