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The Non-Billable Podcast

The Non-Billable Podcast

Non-Billable 55 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

The Non-Billable Podcast takes UK legal professionals beyond the billable hour, bringing you interviews with top lawyers, law firm leaders, industry experts and legal tech innovators to uncover actionable insights on the business of law, career growth and the future of the industry. Hosted by Oliver Attinger, a former finance lawyer at a leading City law firm, and brought to you by Non-Billable, the legal media platform for City lawyers, in-house counsel, and legal professionals.

Episodes

Lewis Silkin’s Jo Farmer on why two managing partners are better than one
Lewis Silkin’s Jo Farmer on why two managing partners are better than one Aug 19, 2026 00:41:23 Jo Farmer, joint managing partner of Lewis Silkin, joins the podcast to discuss the firm’s rapid growth and the strategy behind it. She explains why Lewis Silkin has resisted chasing revenue for its own sake, instead focusing on organic growth, its core strengths and expanding into locations where it sees opportunities for both clients and talent.Jo also talks about her own route into law, from gr
How David Beech built Knights into a £200m law firm
How David Beech built Knights into a £200m law firm Aug 5, 2026 00:47:47 David Beech, CEO of listed law firm Knights, joins the podcast to discuss how he has built one of the UK's largest regional legal businesses since buying the firm in 2012. He explains why Knights has prioritised people and cash over traditional law firm metrics, how the business has grown through almost 30 acquisitions, and why he believes law firms should separate ownership from management.Da
Inside Mayer Brown’s London private capital push
Inside Mayer Brown’s London private capital push Jul 28, 2026 00:35:17 Dom Griffiths, London managing partner of Mayer Brown, joins the podcast to discuss the strategy behind one of the firm's strongest years in London. He explains why Mayer Brown has invested so heavily in private capital, how targeted lateral hiring is reshaping the practice and where he believes the firm can differentiate in an increasingly competitive transatlantic market.Dom also reflects on
Richard Medd on Browne Jacobson’s growth strategy
Richard Medd on Browne Jacobson’s growth strategy Jul 22, 2026 00:28:44 Richard Medd, managing partner of Browne Jacobson, joins the podcast to discuss how the firm has doubled revenue over the past six years - revenue for the most recent financial year came in at a record £149m - and the strategy behind its recent growth. He explains why Browne Jacobson has invested heavily across its UK and Ireland network, the thinking behind its expanding London presence, and why
What Microsoft expects from its law firms in the AI era
What Microsoft expects from its law firms in the AI era Jul 14, 2026 00:38:51 Rebecca Anderson, Microsoft's head of legal for EMEA, joins the podcast to discuss how the in-house function at one of the world's biggest tech companies is adapting to the AI era.She explains why Microsoft has overhauled its legal operating model, how AI is changing the role of lawyers, and why the function is increasingly becoming a strategic partner to the business rather than simply a
Sidley executive committee chair Brian Fahrney on London, talent and the global elite
Sidley executive committee chair Brian Fahrney on London, talent and the global elite Jun 30, 2026 00:36:39 Brian Fahrney, chair of Sidley Austin's executive committee, joins the podcast to discuss the firm's transformation into one of the fastest-growing US law firms in London. He explains why Sidley spent years investing in private equity, how the strategy reshaped its London office, and why the firm remains bullish on the London market.The conversation explores the growing importance of the &
BCLP senior partner Segun Osuntokun on growth, mergers and weekend emails
BCLP senior partner Segun Osuntokun on growth, mergers and weekend emails Jun 24, 2026 00:28:30 Segun Osuntokun, senior partner at BCLP, joins the podcast to discuss leadership, firm strategy and what it takes to run a global law firm while continuing to practise as a partner. Having held senior leadership roles at the firm for more than seven years, he reflects on BCLP's recent return to growth and the long-term strategy behind it.The conversation explores the lessons learned from the m
Private equity and the future of law firms | Podcast special
Private equity and the future of law firms | Podcast special Jun 16, 2026 01:08:28 Private equity investment in law firms has become one of the most talked-about trends in the legal industry. But how much is actually happening? Why are investors interested in legal services, and what does outside capital mean for the traditional partnership model?In this special edition of the podcast, Oliver is joined by Patrick Savage (Burford Capital), Peter Jackson (former managing partner o
The business of international arbitration with Boies Schiller’s Tim Foden
The business of international arbitration with Boies Schiller’s Tim Foden Jun 10, 2026 00:36:02 Tim Foden is co-head of the international arbitration group at Boies Schiller Flexner in London. In this episode, he joins the podcast to discuss his path into arbitration, his time at Allen & Overy and Quinn Emanuel, and why he believes specialist disputes firms offer something fundamentally different to full-service law firms.The conversation explores the business of international arbitratio
Why US firms are still winning the talent battle in London
Why US firms are still winning the talent battle in London May 27, 2026 00:51:13 Headhunter Scott Gibson returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on what’s going on in the London partner market. As co-founder of Edwards Gibson, Scott tracks every major partner move in the City and has one of the clearest views of how the market is moving beneath the surface.We discuss why partner movement remains near record levels despite a tougher economic backdrop, the continu
Inside Lawfront: The PE-backed law firm group betting big on consolidation
Inside Lawfront: The PE-backed law firm group betting big on consolidation May 20, 2026 00:35:01 Axel Koelsch, COO of private equity-backed legal group Lawfront, joins the podcast to discuss how outside investment is reshaping the UK legal market and why he believes consolidation is still in its early stages.Koelsch explains how Lawfront’s model works in practice, why the group allows firms to retain their brands and leadership teams, and how central investment in areas like technology, opera
How private equity is changing the legal market in Sweden
How private equity is changing the legal market in Sweden May 12, 2026 00:29:02 In this episode, Maria-Pia Hope - former managing partner of top Swedish law firm Vinge and now CEO of private equity-backed legal group AGRD - explains why she believes the legal market is entering a “paradigm shift” driven by AI, technology and changing client expectations. Backed by Nordic PE firm Axcel, AGRD has already brought together eight Swedish commercial firms and is now one of the coun

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