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.
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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 January 2020, the Financial Times research reported that while there are now more women practising law in the UK than men, just under half of associates and a fifth of senior lawyers are women. As of February 2021, 61% of Setfords’ consultant lawyers are women – a figure highlighted by The Lawyer as one
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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CONSULTANT BLOGS / Rob Rocker Consultant Solicitor Rob Rocker joined Setfords in March 2020 – one of 121 lawyers who joined us over lockdown. As he comes up to his first full year at Setfords, we talked to him about his experience as a consultant solicitor in one of the most challenging years in our
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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
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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.
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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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There was a time before discovering consultancy when I thought I’d give up law. Before long, I had new clients, a new home office in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, and a renewed love of my work.
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.
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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
The level of stress in the legal sector is well documented; however, it is still a significant issue. The symptoms of stress and a working life that is out of balance can do a lot more than bring on symptoms. If ignored, they can take years off your life. So how do you ensure you
Wellbeing: A stress-free model built around you
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The long hours and high-stress culture of the law industry means too many lawyers spend far too much time in the office and not enough time at home, or out socialising, with the important people in their lives. A workplace poll by the mental health charity Mind found one in six people said strain at
Wellbeing: Make time for the things that matter
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The reality of the traditional legal industry is that you will earn far more for the law firm that employs you than you will ever earn for yourself. That’s how the legal world works. But, what if there was another, very different reality? At Setfords, our business model allows our consultants to earn far more
Wellbeing: Take home up to 80% of your billings
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Working for a traditional firm, with so many clients and so little time, there is very little time to spare for a proper break and most people understandably reach for the quickest, easiest food available. The type of food that spikes your sugar levels and leaves you feeling sluggish and hungry again just an hour
Wellbeing: Improve your health and productivity
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The way our firm works embraces factors that make people happy and improve their wellbeing. These are trust, security, wealth and freedom. Trust is part of the bedrock of our firm. We deliver what we promise to our consultant lawyers so they can deliver what they promise to their clients. You might think that working
Wellbeing: Enjoy what you do and make a difference
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For unparalleled flexibility, greater earnings, and all the support you need to build your successful business, Setfords is here. If you’re an entrepreneurial lawyer who wants to join an award-winning firm where investment in your growth is the priority, fill out this form, and one of our team will be in touch to discuss life as a consultant lawyer.
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