Ruth Chapman
Vario living in Italy and the UK.
Ruth is a senior property lawyer and has worked as a Vario for five years, primarily within Pinsent Masons’ teams. She lives across Italy and the UK, and works almost exclusively from home.
Latest blogs
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AI: the good, the glitchy, and the game-changing
Not long ago, a client faced a familiar challenge: hundreds of contracts scattered across platforms, untouched and unreviewed. No one knew what was buried inside—termination clauses, liability risks, renewal terms. The business lacked visibility, and budget constraints ruled out a full-scale legal review.
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Managed legal services vs. traditional practice groups: two paths to legal excellence
In today’s legal landscape, clients benefit from a range of service models tailored to their needs. Two prominent approaches: Managed Legal Services (MLS) and traditional practice groups, offer distinct strengths. Rather than competing, they often work best in tandem.
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Sit, Stay, Strategise: a fresh perspective on Managed Legal Services
Last year, I brought home a Cavapoo puppy. As I settled into life with a dog, I started noticing the unexpected parallels between raising a puppy and delivering Managed Legal Services. It turns out, the same principles that help build trust and routine at home also underpin successful legal transformation.