The British prime minister has changed the rules. Today marks a big turning point. Pandemic restrictions are being eased. Full faces will be on display everywhere. People will sit next to one another on trains. Colleagues will greet each other in offices up and down the land and head towards the water cooler for the […]
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At Setfords, we want to attract and retain the very best legal talent. There are a number of reasons for this, not least that the best talent is more productive than average. And efficient, effective service makes for happier clients. To learn how we’re doing as a company, we simply ask our consultant solicitors for
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YOU KNOW THE FEELING. You slice an orange in half, place it into the palm of your hand and engage every muscle fibre in your forearm to squeeze every last drop from it. Yet, when you look into the glass below, you’re disappointed to see the juicy equivalent of an espresso. This exercise, this breakfast
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Flexible working dramatically increased during the pandemic. Now, more companies are embracing the idea that employees do not need to be chained to a desk between 9-5 pm to do a good job. Yet, despite its rising popularity, flexible working is still frowned upon by some. Here, we look at what is meant by the
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A recent survey by the Lawyers Division found that more than 93.5 per cent of 1,800 lawyers surveyed had experienced stress in the past month, while more than a third said workplace stress had affected their physical health. The Setfords consultancy model ensures that lawyers are not subject to the pressures of set timings and set
Hybrid is on-trend. From shopping to banking, entertainment to work… Many experiences that were once purely physical have morphed into a hybrid. Even some ‘magic circle’ firms are reflecting our changed world by allowing their lawyers to do some of their work from home. Some think hybrid working is a post-pandemic panacea for outdated practices.
Remote working and watching the world go through major upheaval has redefined what many lawyers need and want from their careers – and their lives. The latest Deloitte Global Millennial survey found that millennials’ anxiety levels were eight percentage points lower than those seen prior to the COVID-19 crisis. A ‘silver lining’ as a result
Lockdown Motivated Me to Make the Move to Legal Consultancy Read More »
Being a lawyer today is dramatically different from only a few years ago. Traditional law is dying. Digital Technology-driven platform law firms like Setfords are now mainstream and leading the way. Lawyers finally have real choice, and technology makes all the difference. Setfords have been early adopters and pioneers of legal technology from the very
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Andrew Thompson joined Setfords as a consultant solicitor last year, specialising in all aspects of commercial construction law.
Lawyer Andrew Thompson Finds a New Lease of Life as a Setfords Consultant Solicitor Read More »
Tom Mitchell is a consultant solicitor at Setfords primarily focussed on helping businesses with a wide range of commercial, employment, and regulatory issues. He has particular expertise in the travel and leisure sectors. He has spent the last decade advising firms ranging from start-ups to household names on all aspects of their businesses. Tom lives
In June 2019, Jenny Powell became the Head of Setfords’ Business Development team. The Business Development Team is dedicated to dealing with enquiries from potential clients and communicating with all Setfords consultants. By the end of 2020, they had generated over £5 million in fees for their 350+ nationwide network of consultants.
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My friend had been a consultant for Setfords and urged me to look into it. At the time, I didn’t feel ready to pursue the opportunity, but after some badgering from her and my husband, I made contact.
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Setfords Solicitors’ exemplary commitment to promoting gender diversity both within the workplace and to the wider community has been recognised with the award for ‘Law Firm of the Year’ at this year’s Women in Law Awards. This particular award was aimed at UK law firms outside the top 100 who could successfully demonstrate a unique
Setfords receives 2020 ‘Law Firm of the Year’ Award Read More »
Sue Cunningham-Sawyer is one of over 50 lawyers who joined Setfords during the first 2020 lockdown. We spoke to her about her experience of switching to consultancy.
I became a consultant in lockdown – here’s what happened next Read More »
I started working with Setfords as a consultant conveyancer in September 2019, after 12 years at a traditional, high street firm. I was feeling frustrated with the restrictions of nine to five working, especially since I run two businesses, have five grandchildren and a hectic home life.
As working life is being revolutionised, now is the perfect time to consider your future as a lawyer. What if you really could have it all?
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CONSULTANCY BLOGS How are you? That’s a question I was rarely asked when I worked as a lawyer on a day-to-day basis. And to be fair, it’s one I rarely asked others. I was too busy worrying about deadlines, targets and whether I might get out the door before 8pm. Today, as the co-CEO of
It’s no secret that life as a lawyer can be stressful. Arguably, thinking and working under pressure comes with the job. But the fast-paced world of law, with increasing client demands, long hours, and billable targets can seriously take its toll.
Setfords successfully launches Lawyer Wellbeing department Read More »
After 28 years at a partnership, I decided I wanted a new challenge and that it was time to make a change. I liked the idea of being able to manage my hours and workload whilst enjoying greater financial rewards. With this in mind, it felt a switch to consultancy was my best path.
The consultant-led law firm Setfords has signed 54 new lawyers since the lockdown began in March – more than double the number that joined the firm during the same period last year. Setfords already has more than 250 consultant lawyers working remotely. Each is supported by the company’s digital platform and a Guildford-based team that
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