We’re a people business – so why did we spend the better part of three years, and a few million pounds, building our own software? Chris Setford, co-CEO of Setfords, on the road to rolling out Halo, and why a law firm decided to become a technology company too. Let me start where we always start, long before we get […]
Setfords has been shortlisted for UK Law Firm of the Year, Business Services Team of the Year and Legal Technology Team of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2026. The recognition spans the firm as a whole, the business services team supporting its consultant lawyers and the technology function it has built in-house. Setfords is the
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UK’s largest platform law firm has moved all 650 of its consultant lawyers onto a system it designed and built itself. Setfords has launched Halo, what the firm calls a legal intelligence platform – combining case, accounts and practice management – that it designed and built in-house. Halo is now used by every one of
Setfords has been confirmed as the UK’s largest fee-share law firm by lawyer headcount in the Codex Edge Platform Firms Report 2026. The report, the most comprehensive independent analysis of the platform sector, shows Setfords ended 2025 with 653 consultant lawyers, the highest of any platform firm operating on a pure fee-share model. The firm has grown its consultant
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Setfords has been shortlisted for UK Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2026 – the only platform firm on the category shortlist. The ten shortlisted firms are: Addleshaw Goddard, Brodies, Hill Dickinson, Macfarlanes, Mills & Reeve, Pinsent Masons, Setfords, Stephenson Harwood, Taylor Wessing and TLT. The shortlisting follows a standout year for the firm. Setfords
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One in five partners at UK Top 250 firms aren’t sure where they’ll be in three years. If that statistic lands close to home, this article is for you. The partnership model is changing. The question is whether it’s still changing in your favour – and if not, what you do about it. At Setfords,
Setfords reaches 15,000 Trustpilot reviews at 4.9 stars – the highest rating of any law firm over 15,000 reviews Setfords, the UK’s largest platform law firm, has passed 15,000 verified client reviews on Trustpilot while maintaining an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars – matching the highest rating of any law firm with
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Consultant Legal Executive Tracy Smallbones specialises in residential property and came to Setfords from a top 20 international law firm. For someone used to working at that level, flexibility had to come without compromise. Setfords offered exactly that: a consultancy model built around her professional standards, with the technology and support infrastructure to match. For Tracy, the
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Georgie Salvage’s journey with Setfords offers a clear example of what our consultancy model can make possible. Joining as consultant number 128, she has witnessed the firm’s transformation into a 600‑strong national network. Yet, what stands out in her story is how our culture has remained grounded in the same values she encountered on day
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After 34 years at his previous firm, Consultant Employment Solicitor Nick Hall wanted change. The passion for law was there. However, it was diluted by internal admin and meetings. Nick wanted to practise law and support clients, not handle endless admin. Setfords offered Nick a different way, and after joining our consultancy model, he hasn’t looked back. Taking Back Control After over 3 decades at his previous firm,
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Imagine this; you’re sitting peacefully in your finca, (or “rural property”) in the heart of Spain. As you’re finalising the day’s work, the sun is still shining on the horizon, inviting you into your daily stroll to the river, accompanied by your two dogs for a splash around to cool down in the warm air. This isn’t a one-off. For “two glorious months”, as Consultant Solicitor Susan Lyons puts it, this was what practicing law
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
Are you ready to build a legal career that allows you to work whenever and wherever you want? If you’re feeling drained and frustrated with your 9-5 role, then don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people in the legal industries feel this way. LawCare reported, (in their 2025, Life in The Law report), that over 43% of lawyers believe that their work significantly impacts their mental health and wellbeing. With that in mind, there’s no better time to make a positive change. Consultant
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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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