Hogan Lovells has launched a new flexible lawyering programme in the UK in partnership with law company Elevate. This initiative part of the Hogan Lovells Legal Services Delivery armoury, which aims to deliver the firm’s services in a flexible, efficient and cost-effective manner.

The programme gives the firm access to additional resources to complement its existing teams when faced with unexpected demands or surges in client need.

“Our partnership with Elevate provides us with access to a large pool of lawyers to complement our existing teams when it is necessary to staff up at short notice to respond to our clients' needs,” said Susan Bright (pictured), regional managing partner for the UK and Africa. “Elevate has a pool of skilled and experienced lawyers, including many of Hogan Lovell's alumni, whom it can draw on for particular projects or for client secondments where the firm does not have the capacity. All flexible lawyers will meet Hogan Lovells quality, compliance, conflict-of-interest and service delivery policies and requirements.”

Bright continued: "I am excited that this programme will provide additional options for our lawyers who want to continue practising in a more ad hoc and flexible way, including those who want to take time out, while maintaining their skills, with the potential of returning to the firm in the future. This programme is about providing even greater flexibility as a modern law firm and I see this being a major benefit for our clients and our people.”