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Orellium Future Strategy

Based in London, with a global reach, Orellium Advisory Services offers pragmatic advice to professional firms, legal departments, and forward-looking companies. We ensure clarity of purpose and precision in practice.

Rob Otty, CEO, is a seasoned leader known for his direct, collaborative style. He was a former CEO of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa, and subsequently Global COO and CFO of Norton Rose Fulbright. Since 2014, Rob has written and commented on the emerging opportunities and challenges of AI in the legal sector. He excels in managing global projects and portfolios, with expertise in technology integration and organizational design.

Jonathan Otty, Chief Strategy Officer, blends outcomes-based planning with creative flair. Transitioning from academia to professional services, he's committed to future-proofing the sector through innovation and unconventional thinking. Whether strategizing for business or scaling mountain peaks, Jonathan brings vibrant colour to the grey.

Powering Professional Services into the future.
We see the forest so clients avoid the trees.
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16 Episodes

16 Surviving Cascading Crises: Leadership, Networked Effect, and Tech

Adapting to Disruption with Agility and a Fresh Leadership Approach. In this episode, hosts Rob and Jonathan dive into the shifting tides in professional services, highlighting how traditional structures struggle against the ongoing "cascading crises." They discuss the strategic absurdity of "merger FOMO" and the assumption that size alone brings…
30 Oct 49 min

15 Rich Mulholland | Going to War with Strategy

Our thinking may just need an overhaul... In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Richard Mulholland (Missing Link, Too Many Robots) shares his story; from being a roadie, to becoming a successful businessman and global presenter. He emphasises the importance of curiosity as a driving force in his career and discusses the evolution…
20 Sep 1 hr 25 min

14 Navigating Disruption, Change, and Opportunity (Six Months In)

Change is accelerating. The Opportunities are for the taking! In this candid episode, co-founders Jonathan and Rob reflect on the last 6 months. They share insights into how their expectations of a fast-paced, disruptive professional services sector have played out — and how reality has surprised them. From witnessing unexpected…
16 Sep 26 min

13 Janet Taylor-Hall | Law Beyond Lawyers - The Third Pillar of the Legal Sector

Disrupting the Traditional by Thinking Differently. Join us as we sit down with Janet Taylor-Hall, CEO and founder of Cognia Law, for a captivating conversation on the evolution of legal services. Janet shares her path from a "recovering management consultant" to becoming a driving force in the legal sector, creating…
28 Aug 1 hr 10 min

12 Scott Atkins | Economic Growth Maximisation

Re-thinking Insolvency law, clearly defining strategy and remaining curious. We sit down with Scott Atkins (Norton Rose Fulbright | Global Co-Head Restructuring) a visionary leader and strategist. Scott shares a refreshing and optimistic perspective on restructuring and insolvency, effective strategy, business development, remaining curious and venturing into Space. This episode…
25 Jul 1 hr 23 min

11 Harkirat Singh | I was an AI Sceptic. I am not anymore!

Navigating AI from someone who knows. With Harkirat Singh (Palantir Technologies UK | Technical Director) “AI isn't just about the tech; it's about generating real operational value.” “Flexibility is key—being able to swap out models and adapt quickly will define successful AI integration.” In this episode, hosts Rob and Jonathan…
9 Jul 1 hr 08 min

10 Change in Law Firms: The Importance of Organisational Design

In an environment of disruption, a law firm must be designed for agility. Join hosts Jonathan and Robert as they tackle the evolving landscape of the legal sector. They delve into the critical topic of whether the traditional law firm partnership model can withstand the rapid technological advancements and disruptions…
29 Jun 36 min

08 Rebecca Price | Your People Matter - Now more than ever!

Employer Brand - is there a more important strategic imperative in 2024? In this episode Rebecca Price, strategy partner, co-founder and co-owner of Frank Bright & Abel, a creative communications consultancy, that specialises in B2B and works extensively across the legal sector, talks to co-hosts Rob Otty and Jonathan Otty…
1 May 49 min

07 Cognitive Dissonance | What Law Firms battle to Change.

Cognitive Dissonance, Hubris, Scepticism and other blockers to change. Join us as we explore the concept of cognitive dissonance within the legal industry, where firms recognise the need for change but remain rooted in traditional practices and the billable hour model. We discuss the tension between understanding the need to…
22 Apr 42 min

06 Rebecca Price | Make your Brand count. And Why it Does.

Now, more than ever, Brand is essential to law firms and PSFs. Now more than ever, a brand that resonates with your clients and your people is crucial to your success as a law firm. Our guest, Rebecca Price is strategy partner, co-founder and co-owner of Frank Bright & Abel…
5 Apr 40 min

05 Louanne Buckley | Business-minded marketing. The value of a strategic CMO.

A business-minded, strategic CMO is a must for professional service firms How to modernise your approach to clients and ensure that you remain relevant. A must listen for all law firm, professional service partners, CMOs and everyone interested in professional service marketing and positioning. Partners - empower your skilled non-lawyer…
25 Mar 40 min

04 Peter Martyr | Leadership Unveiled: Navigating Change and Cultivating Respect

Leadership, clients, culture and more with Peter Martyr, NED Koch Holdings. In this enlightening episode, Peter Martyr, a seasoned leader with a rich history in both law and corporate governance, sits down with Rob Otty to dissect the nuances of leadership in an ever-evolving business landscape. From the world of…
15 Mar 49 min

03 Is the Billable Hour dead?

After generations, has the Billable Hour finally met its match? In this episode we discuss one of the most debated topics in the Professional Service Sector - the Billable Hour. For generations, the Billable Hour has dictated and underpinned the PSF commercial model. No element of the commercial model has…
4 Mar 34 min

02 Disrupt. Before being Disrupted

In this episode, Jonathan and Robert discuss the implications of generative AI and emerging technologies on the legal sector. They explore the need for strategic considerations and the potential for asymmetric disruption. The conversation then shifts to the threats posed to traditional law firm partnership models and the necessity for…
20 Feb 33 min

01 AI and LLMs - key inflection points

Today we focus on discussing how generative AI and large language models (LLMs) represent a key inflection point requiring transformation of legal and professional services firms. We analyse drivers, obstacles, and ethical implications around technology adoption. And discuss researching evidence, examining client impacts, evaluating bespoke vs out-of-box LLMs, and shifting…
17 Feb 31 min