Publications
Publications
- October 2004 (Revised July 2006)
- HBS Case Collection
Ownership Structure in Professional Service Firms: Partnership versus Public Corporation
By: Ashish Nanda
Abstract
This case reviews the relative merits of partnership and public ownership structures in professional services firms. It also evaluates the various rationales for converting partnership professional services firms to publicly owned firms. Finally, the case highlights the leadership challenges associated with making conversions from partnership to public structure successful.
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Citation
Nanda, Ashish, and Lauren Prusiner. "Ownership Structure in Professional Service Firms: Partnership versus Public Corporation." Harvard Business School Background Note 905-038, October 2004. (Revised July 2006.)