No. As a consultant solicitor, you can work fully remotely. At Setfords, there is no requirement to visit our offices at any point. Our Offices Are There If You Need Them That said, if you would like a physical base to work from, you are more than welcome to use our office spaces. We have […]
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Consultancy is a rewarding model, but it does come with a clear expectation. As a consultant solicitor at Setfords, you will be expected to bring in your own work alongside any support you may receive from our business development team. Building Your Own Practice This is one of the key differences between consultancy and a
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Yes. Setfords provides consultants with access to Practical Law (PLC), one of the UK’s leading legal research platforms, subject to role and practice area. What Is Practical Law? Practical Law is a comprehensive legal research platform widely used by solicitors across the UK. It provides up-to-date practice notes, standard documents, checklists and legal updates across a broad
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One of the most common questions from solicitors considering the move to consultancy is ‘will I receive leads?’ The good news is yes: at Setfords, you won’t be starting from scratch. Business Development Support at Setfords Our dedicated business development team generates over 25% of the firm’s business, equal to millions of pounds worth of work each year covering the vast
When you join Setfords as a consultant solicitor, you’re not going it alone. One of the biggest advantages of our model is the level of support sitting behind you, so you can focus entirely on your clients and your practice. Industry-Leading Support, Included in Your Fee Split All our comprehensive back-office support is included within your fee
One of the biggest draws of the consultancy model is flexibility. For many solicitors considering the move, a key question is whether they can work from overseas. The short answer is yes. Working Remotely With Setfords Setfords allows consultant solicitors to work remotely from the UK and most overseas destinations. There are some important requirements to keep
If you’re considering a move to consultancy, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how much will I actually earn? It’s a fair question, and at Setfords, the answer is straightforward. How the Fee Share Works Our consultants earn between 50% and 80% of their billings through our sliding fee scale model. Here’s how it works in practice: clients pay the firm,
More talented lawyers are looking beyond the traditional partnership track to build careers that offer greater autonomy, flexibility, and earning potential. Working as a consultant lawyer at a platform law firm is a popular choice, typically offering greater flexibility and earning potential compared to traditional firms. However, consultancy isn’t right for every lawyer. If you’re
Ever feel like your work as a lawyer just doesn’t fit around the demands of your life? You’re not alone. Meet Kayleigh Wright, a Consultant Licensed Conveyancer specialising in residential property, who has been with Setfords since April 2025. She’s also a mum to a child with special educational needs (SEN) and visual impairment (VI), a sports coach, and a player in a women’s football team.
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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
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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.
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When lockdown hit back in 2020, many lawyers were forced to reassess how and where they worked. For many, including Consultant Conveyancing Solicitor Laura Grounds, it was a major turning point and what sparked her decision to join Setfords. We spoke to her about how she’s built a thriving practice, created stronger client relationships, and
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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
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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
Many lawyers are drawn to the profession because of their passion for law, only to be overwhelmed by long hours, unrealistic targets, and rigid working structures. At Setfords, we’re changing that. With flexibility and support built around you, we make it easier for lawyers to thrive. This message resonates particularly strongly during Wellbeing Week in
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Hear from Babatunde Akinyanju, Consultant Family Solicitor, as he reflects on his Setfords journey and his first year working as a consultant. On 8th April 2025 I celebrated my first anniversary of my journey as a Consultant Family Solicitor with Setfords. It’s been a year of growth, change, and new beginnings after leaving my role
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How Caroline Fitzpatrick Completed 160 Property Transactions from Marbella with Setfords When the stamp duty deadline loomed, Caroline Fitzpatrick proved that distance is no barrier to delivering outstanding results. Working remotely from Marbella, Caroline personally completed 160 transactions in March, helping hundreds of clients beat the stamp duty hike: “This was one of the most
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,
What’s stopping you from making your dream legal career a reality? Whether it’s not knowing what to expect or worrying about building your business without support, at Setfords, we aim to make the transition as easy as possible. Hear from Michelle Leggett, Senior Private Client Consultant Solicitor, about her journey from traditional law to consultancy
By Pearl Moses – Director of Compliance at Setfords Over the past year, I’ve had the immense privilege of mentoring Nylah Clarke-Mills through the Black Lawyers Matter Mentoring Scheme, which was launched by the Stephen James Partnership and actively supported by my colleagues at Setfords. It has been a journey of mutual growth, inspiration, and
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