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.
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22 Nerushka Bowen | AI, Law, & The Limits of Control: A Future-Ready Conversation
Nerushka Bowan on regulation, readiness, and the human cost of disruption.
What happens when the pace of AI evolution outstrips the ability of governments and legal systems to respond? In this provocative episode of Orellium Future Strategy, Rob and Jonathan speak with Nerushka Bowan — lawyer, privacy expert, futurist, and founder of the LITT Institute — about the shifting ground beneath the legal and regulatory profession.
Nerushka draws from her global experience advising lawyers, corporates, and policymakers to explore:
- Why regulating AI using traditional legal frameworks is not just hard, but possibly pointless
- How power has shifted from public institutions to private tech giants, with geopolitical consequences
- The urgent need for emerging economies to take control of their own AI destinies
- The overlooked mental health risks of AI and immersive tech
- The coming impact of quantum computing on law and humanity
- And why education, curiosity, and bespoke AI may be law firms’ best chance to stay relevant
Plus, a lively debate about copyright, hallucinations, the illusion of control, and whether any of us would really want to wake up from the Matrix…
This is not just an episode for lawyers. It’s for anyone navigating the ledge between progress and peril in today’s tech-infused world.
8 Mar 2025
21 Kevin Hogarth | Leadership on Trial: Navigating Principle in Uncertain Times
How principled leadership can survive amid disruption and division.
In this timely episode, hosts Jonathan and Robert welcome Kevin Hogarth, renowned leadership expert, to unpack the state of leadership amid turbulent times. From recent geopolitical shocks reverberating from the White House to unprecedented pressures reshaping the professional services sector, the conversation considers crucial questions, including:
- Can principled leadership survive in an era dominated by populism and hyper-masculinity?
- What role do integrity and respect play in effective leadership, especially when challenged by political or organisational toxicity?
- How should leaders navigate a generational divide intensified by technological disruption and cultural clashes around diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Kevin shares candid insights from decades of experience across leading firms including EY, Freshfields, Norton Rose Fulbright, KPMG and PSFI. He also reveals strategies for senior leaders — and partners in particular — to embrace necessary change, leverage diverse talent effectively, and maintain ethical clarity in the face of mounting pressures.
Tune in to discover:
- Why principled leadership remains crucial despite global pressures seeming to suggest we should abandon it.
- Practical ways to bridge generational differences and harness the untapped potential of younger talent.
- The real risks and rewards of embracing or resisting change at the highest levels.
This conversation is essential listening for any leader committed to steering their firm responsibly through uncertainty, complexity, and conflict.
27 Feb 2025
20 Rod Clayton | Protecting Reputation in a Digital-First World
Crisis, Clients, & Controversy - Navigating Brand Risk in the Digital Age.
In a world where misinformation spreads faster than the truth and reputations can be built — or destroyed — at the speed of a tweet, how can professional service firms protect themselves?
In this timely episode, co-hosts Rob and Jonathan sit down with Rod Clayton, Head of Risk and Advisory (EMEA) at Weber Shandwick, to unpack the evolving landscape of brand and reputation management.
Rod brings over 30 years of crisis management experience, helping global firms and their leaders navigate the complexities of digital influence, media scrutiny, and the increasing weaponisation of information.
Together, they tackle pressing questions:
- Why traditional, reactive approaches to reputation management no longer work.
- How law firms and professional services are increasingly conflated with their clients’ actions.
- The dangers of "no comment" — and when silence can be more damaging than speaking out.
- How AI is amplifying reputational risk, and why firms must prepare for deepfakes and disinformation campaigns.
- The critical role of proactive brand defence, crisis simulations, and internal training
This is a must-listen for firm leaders, communications teams, and professionals who understand that in today’s digital-first world, reputation isn’t just an asset — it’s key to survival.
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