Reasons to become a consultant

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

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,

The majority of Setfords consultants have school-age or dependent children. A big question – What do you value most in life? Family, friends, travel, challenges won, successes earned…? Where did the office feature in that collage? How about your daily commute? Your boss? Probably not at all. This begs the question – why do we

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