Many Law firms, whatever their size or structure are utilising the skills of a non- exec as part of their management. With the interest from both private equity and the numbers of floated law firms and planned floatation's it sometimes becomes an enforced necessity to have a non-exec director on the management board. With over 68% of Law firms now limited liability companies the role of the NED can be an invaluable asset to all law firms. The remaining 32% can still take advantage of a virtual NED to guide them through the change management process that all firms need.