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Setfords is the only law firm ever to be listed in the Financial Times: Europe’s Long-Term Growth Champions, a list celebrating long term organic growth across all industries in Europe. We have placed 34th among UK companies and 184th in Europe overall, an extraordinary achievement for a firm that continues to challenge the status quo

Setfords has achieved its biggest milestone yet in The Lawyer’s Top 100 rankings, climbing from 95th to 76th place. This marks not only our highest-ever position but also recognition as the fastest-growing UK Top 100 law firm, with an outstanding 47% organic revenue growth — the largest leap of any firm in this year’s table. 

We’re delighted to share that Setfords has been named ‘New Law Business of the Year’ at The Lawyer Awards 2025—a recognition of our long-standing commitment to transforming how legal services are delivered. Now the UK’s largest and fastest-growing platform law firm, Setfords has spent nearly two decades refining a model that places flexibility, quality, and client

The 2025 Platform Firms Report by Codex Edge confirms what we see every day—platform law is a first-choice career option for lawyers who want more control, more flexibility, and a better way of working. At the forefront of that movement is Setfords.  For the second year running, Setfords has been named the UK’s number one

Celebrating Women and Driving Change International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of women’s achievements, advocating for gender equality and highlighting the progress that still needs to be made. Observed on the 8th of March each year, IWD offers an opportunity for individuals and organisations to reflect on the contributions of women, challenge biases,

For decades, lawyers have juggled gruelling office hours with the demands of their personal lives, often at the expense of their well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic may have brought remote working to the forefront for many industries, but at Setfords, we’ve championed this model for years—proving that lawyers can work remotely and thrive. Setfords was founded

Stress Awareness Week serves as a powerful reminder that the legal profession, while demanding, shouldn’t be synonymous with burnout.   Understanding the common sources of stress in law Lawyers often strive for perfection and work long hours under pressure, making them susceptible to stress. This can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed and unable to

You might have heard the terms ‘locum’ and ‘consultant solicitor’ being used interchangeably. However, in reality they are very different roles and paths for lawyers to take. Both can be good options for solicitors searching for a career outside of traditional law firms.  This article clarifies the differences between working as a locum vs consultant