Michael Large is a specialist property litigator with more than 20 years of experience. He joined Setfords in early 2021, having previously worked at several large traditional firms. It became increasingly clear to him in recent years that the traditional model of law firm was out of date. The pandemic and the lockdown showed very […]
From not listening to feedback all the way up to workplace bullying, nobody wants to work in a toxic culture. However, for all too many lawyers, it is an everyday reality. It’s been reported that 41% of law firm partners have seen bullying at work from other partners or law firm owners. This can lead
Toxic law firms: Are poisonous partners ruining it for everyone? Read More »
As a solicitor myself, to coincide with Armistice Day and the BBC’s TV series “Rogue Heroes”, it seemed fitting to commemorate Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair “Paddy” Mayne, DSO & Three Bars (1915 – 1955) Legion D’Honneur, Croix De Guerre, and, indisputably, the British legal profession’s toughest ever solicitor. Mayne is played by Jack O’Connell in
There are many reasons why lawyers decide not to become partners. However, two of the biggest reasons are the lack of freedom that comes with partnership, and the unwanted additional responsibilities. However, traditional law firms don’t offer many alternative paths for lawyers who still want successful careers without taking the partnership route. Where do these
Property solicitor Sarah Thomson discovers a rewarding alternative to partnership Read More »
Prices keep rising, incomes are squeezed, and everyone is worried about the cost of living. Add to this the interest rate rises resulting in mortgage products being withdrawn, and it isn’t likely to spell good news for the conveyancing market. Fewer people can buy, and uncertainty may halt sellers, too. This perfect storm of negativity
The Law Society has recently released its Annual Statistics Report, covering trends in the solicitors’ profession in 2021. The statistics are eye-opening, including the fact that more women than ever are becoming solicitors. As of July 2021, women made up 53% of those practising in England and Wales. Despite this, the numbers at the top
Do women finally have space to thrive in the legal industry? Read More »
Traditional law firms are clearly no longer fit for purpose. With outdated cultures, a total lack of flexibility, and earnings structures that are too rigid, lawyers have little time to enjoy life. At Setfords, we offer the solution. Our consultancy model puts lawyers in the driving seat, so they can design a career that genuinely
ONE OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS lawyers leave jobs with traditional firms is due to the sheer tedium of their former routines. Many lawyers join us at Setfords because they felt like robots – having to account for their every move, eight hours a day, five times a week. These formerly employed solicitors found measurement
Life on the hamster wheel: How to beat billable hours Read More »
Successful family lawyer Thowheetha Shaah found that being a Partner and Head of Department within a traditional law firm began to weigh her down, leaving her burnt out and unhappy. A friend recommended that Thowheetha consider becoming a consultant solicitor at Setfords… Thowheetha Shaah is a Family Law and Mediator who has been qualified as
Reports of an uncertain economic climate and pressure on law firm profit margins are all over the news at the moment. Rumours of redundancies are rife. Pressure on lawyers within law firms is steadily mounting, with already impossibly high targets climbing higher still. Should you just stay where you are and ride the wave? Or
A report from Codex Edge has revealed Setfords to be the most popular Alternative Law Firm in the UK, with more consultant lawyers than any other firm within the sector. Last year, Arden predicted that a third of lawyers would be working as consultants by 2026. Despite scepticism from traditional lawyers, the alternative law firm
The Rise of Alternative Law Firms: Why Setfords is ‘The Platform Firm to Watch’ Read More »
What kind of lawyer are you? And does that make you a good fit to work as a consultant lawyer? NO, WE’RE NOT ASKING what kind of law you practice. We have opportunities in most areas, from banking law to personal injury, family to litigation… Actually, as we cover 50 disciplines, we’d better leave it
At Setfords, we have more than 600 consultant lawyers across many areas of law. This includes everything from residential property and family law, to highly specialised areas that very few solicitors in the country take on. One such solicitor is Jeremy Asher, who joined Setfords in late 2021. He specialises in fraud and regulatory law,
‘Imposter syndrome’ is a term thrown around a lot within the working world. It can seemingly affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, or position. Indeed, google the words ‘imposter syndrome’, and countless stories from some of the world’s most accomplished people will appear, from Albert Einstein to Michelle Obama. Imposter syndrome typically refers to feelings
Are you a lawyer who struggles with imposter syndrome? Read More »
TALENTED LAWYERS have always had options. In the past, the two main options available to legal go-getters were to: A) Become a partner or B) Set up a new practice Both options offered a host of benefits: kudos, more responsibility, more power and, of course, the kind of financial rewards that are the envy of
Why ambitious lawyers are rethinking their careers Read More »
Lawyers don’t exist just to be lawyers. They have plenty of interests outside of their careers too. Often, they simply don’t have the time to pursue these interests to the extent they would like. But, those who do have the opportunity to pursue their passions outside of work are usually more engaged and happier as
Following unprecedented growth over the last two years, Setfords are delighted to appear in The Sunday Times 100, Britain’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The league table takes on the baton from The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 series, which celebrated the country’s leading entrepreneurs for 24 years. The 2022 league table is supported by Barclays Private
SETFORDS ENTERS THE SUNDAY TIMES 100, BRITAIN’S FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES Read More »
Do you hate being a lawyer? Perhaps it’s just not what you thought it would be. You feel exhausted, or even completely burnt out. You have very little free time to spend with your loved ones. If you’ve already started a family, you feel guilty for not seeing them enough. If you haven’t, you wonder
After several years in a traditional firm, commercial property solicitor Lauren Dimmack knew that it just wasn’t working for her and her family. Instead of cramming a full-time workload into part-time hours, she needed something that would give her greater flexibility to fit work around family life. So, she became a Setfords consultant solicitor and
How lawyer Lauren Dimmack found the perfect balance between her career and her family… Read More »
This Father’s Day, we’re celebrating all of the dads at Setfords by talking to two of our lawyers about what consultancy has meant for them and their families. Adam Wright is a senior consultant clinical negligence solicitor, and David Miers is an occupational stress and psychiatric injury specialist. They both have young children and have
How becoming a Consultant Solicitor at Setfords has made me a better dad Read More »
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