The Law Firm Owners Podcast
Join law firm growth consultant Dan Warburton as he offers practical advice to law firm owners, partners, MDs and CEOs on boosting profitability while reducing time spent on work. The podcast shares proven industry insights and strategies for building a thriving law firm and achieving a better lifestyle.
Episodes
190 - How to Build a Law Firm You Can Sell - With Kevin Withane
My guest today is Kevin Withane, cofounder of Impact Lawyers. Kevin is dual qualified as a barrister and solicitor and has spent more than 25 years doing corporate commercial deals. He’s done transactions on every continent except Antarctica, and he’s bought and sold businesses himself, so he knows what it feels like from the founder's side of the table.Today Kevin helps owner led businesses
189 - Why senior female lawyers leave - With Rachel Spink
My guest on this episode is Rachel Spink, an employment partner at gunnercooke LLP with more than 20 years' experience as a lawyer. Rachel is the founder of Female Lawyers' Club, a professional membership community for senior female lawyers, and the author of the chapter 'Who Made the Rules? Dismantling Gendered Leadership in Law' in the book Beyond Bias, published by Globe Law
188 - How to use tech that drives real growth and profitability with Arsh Maini
How can law firms use AI and technology to drive growth, improve profitability and become more efficient without simply adding another piece of software to an already complicated business?In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Arsh Maini, Co-Founder and CEO of IOTA Analytics, a legal data analytics business combining technology with legal processes to transform how law firms
187 - How a four-day work week built a high-performance culture
Absolutely. I’d make this one quite punchy because the four-day week at 100% salary is such a strong hook, but then broaden it into the bigger law firm growth story.Episode DescriptionWhat if your law firm could move to a genuine four-day working week, pay everyone 100% of their salary, and still achieve ambitious growth?In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Marcin Durlak,
186 - Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI: What Actually Works? With Mark Lazarus
What does it take to grow a law firm in a world where AI is changing how legal work is delivered, younger lawyers have different expectations, and simply being good at law is no longer enough to guarantee a steady flow of clients?In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Lazarus, former Legal Director at Monster Energy and now Director of his own practice, Lazarus Legal.Ma
185 - How AI saved this Thriving Law Firm 250,000 Hours in One Year with Adrian Jaggard
What does it really take to scale a law firm?For Adrian Jaggard, the answer isn’t simply hiring more lawyers or asking people to work harder. It’s about building superior capabilities across your people, culture, technology and infrastructure.My guest on this episode is Adrian Jaggard, CEO of AIIC Group - the parent company behind Taylor Rose, one of the UK's top 60 law firms, and its sister
184 - From 2 Solicitors to 325: How Jones Whyte is a Thriving Law Firm That Retains Top Talent
How do you grow a law firm from just two solicitors to a team of 325 without losing the culture that made the firm successful in the first place?In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, Dan Warburton is joined by Greg Whyte, Managing Partner and Founder of Jones Whyte, to explore the decisions, acquisitions and leadership principles behind the firm's remarkable growth.Greg explains why
183 - How One Law Firm Owner Grew Revenue by 200% and Got His Life Back
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by my client Jon Meadows, Founder of Regulation Resolution, a specialist law firm defending and protecting healthcare professionals.And this episode is a little different, because we're sharing the real story of what has happened inside Jon's law firm since we started working together just over six months ago.When Jon first
182 - How to Build a Law Firm That Doesn't Depend on You - With Marta Williamson
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Marta Williamson, a former client of mine and the Founder and Managing Director of My Local Solicitor, to explore how law firm owners can build a profitable firm that isn't dependent on its founder. I worked with Marta a few years ago when she was navigating the challenges of growing her consultancy practice while still heavil
181 - How AI Is Changing Legal Marketing (And Why Visibility Now Wins) - With Fin Wycherley
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Fin Wycherley, Founder of Rainmaker Lab, to explore how AI is transforming legal marketing and why visibility has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for modern law firms. Fin helps law firm owners leverage AI and digital technology to solve one of the legal profession's most expensive problems: obscurity. Because
180 - How Law Firm Owners Can Thrive With Independent HR Support - With Donna Obstfeld
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Donna Obstfeld, Founder and CEO of DOHR, to explore how independent HR specialists can help law firms deliver better outcomes for their employment law clients. Employment solicitors provide expert legal advice, but there are many situations where they cannot step into an operational role. That's where independent HR profession
179 - Why the Fastest-Growing Law Firms Don't Grow Alone - With Derek Rodgers - Managing Partner at Gardner Leader LLP
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Derek Rodgers, Managing Partner at Gardner Leader LLP and Chair of LawNet, to explore how collaboration, leadership and peer support can accelerate law firm growth. Over the past 15 years, Derek has helped grow Gardner Leader from a team of around 60 people and £3.5 million turnover into a thriving regional law firm with more than
178 - The Leadership Structure That Helped This Law Firm Double in Size with Vikki Herbert
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Vikki Herbert, Managing Partner at Thackray Williams Solicitors, to explore how innovative leadership structures can help law firms scale, strengthen culture and build high-performing teams. Vikki shares the remarkable journey of Thackray Williams Solicitors as it evolved from a traditional high street practice into a leading regio
177 - How Non-City Law Firms Can Attract and Retain Top Legal Talent
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by David Rushmere, Partner and Co-Head of the Employment Department at Machins Solicitors LLP, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing regional law firms today: how to attract and retain top legal talent without paying City salaries. With fierce competition for talented solicitors and changing expectations around work-life bal
176 - How Great Law Firm Leaders Build High-Performing Teams By Coaching
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Tad Ostrosky, commercial lawyer, leadership mentor and B Corp advocate at Artington Legal, to explore how modern law firm leaders can build high-performing teams without creating burnout. For decades, many law firms have relied on hierarchy, long hours and billable targets to drive performance.Tad believes there's a better way
175 - Kim Simmonds - How Law Firms Can Modernise with AI Without Losing the Human Advantage with Kim Simmonds
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Kim Simmonds, technology lawyer, entrepreneur and founder of Law365, to explore how law firms can modernise, embrace artificial intelligence, and build a stronger, more profitable future. AI is changing the legal profession faster than ever before, but the firms that succeed won't simply be those using the latest technology. T
174 - The 3 Biggest Factors That Increase the Value of a Founder-Led Law Firm with Steven Pivnik
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Steven Pivnik, entrepreneur, investor, author of Built to Finish, and founder of a global technology company that grew across 12 countries before being acquired by a $4 billion strategic buyer.Today, we're exploring the three biggest factors that increase the value of a founder-led business and how law firm owners can build a
173 - The One Shift That Makes Law Firm Acquisitions Faster and Safer
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, we're doing something a little different.I'm joined by four specialists from four different areas of the acquisitions process to explore one of the biggest mistakes law firm owners and SME buyers make when acquiring a business:treating advisers as separate silos instead of building a collaborative deal team.Joining me are:🔹 Barbara Cação, D
172 - The Referral Strategy Every Boutique Law Firm Needs - With Robert Flint of Adviserly
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Robert Flint, founder of Adviserly, consultant lawyer, and author of Working with Strangers, to explore how boutique law firms can use referral strategies to generate more business, attract better clients, and build stronger professional networks. Many law firm owners invest significant time and money into marketing, advertising an
171 - The Law Firm Growth Strategy Most Owners Overlook: Culture and Employee Engagement
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Matt Fretton, Managing Partner of Frettens Solicitors, a Legal 500 firm that has tripled turnover and doubled headcount over the past six years. Many law firm owners focus heavily on winning more clients, increasing billings, and improving profitability.Matt takes a different approach.In this conversation, we explore why employee e
170 - The Greatest Mistake Law Firm Owners Make When Stepping Back from Fee Earning (And How to Build a Law Firm That Runs Without You)
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Rachel Roche, founder of Roche Legal, author of How to Start a Law Firm, and one of the few law firm owners I've met who has successfully transitioned from being a technician in the business to a true business owner. If you're a law firm owner, managing partner, solicitor or legal entrepreneur who feels trapped in fee ear
169 - The Law Firm Model That’s Changing the Legal Industry with George Reynolds, Chief Growth Officer at Setfords
My next guest is George Reynolds, Chief Growth Officer at Setfords, the UK's largest platform law firm.Founded in 2006, Setfords pioneered the consultant model in the UK and now supports more than 650 consultant lawyers across England and Wales, with revenue of £67 million in its most recent financial year.It was the fastest-growing firm in The Lawyer Top 100 in 2025, with 47% organic revenue
168 - The Big Mistakes Business Acquirers Make
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by David Little, Partner and Head of Company Commercial at Bishop & Sewell LLP, to explore the biggest mistakes law firm owners and business buyers make during acquisitions. If you’re a law firm owner, managing partner, solicitor, legal entrepreneur or business owner looking to grow through acquisition, this episode is packed with prac
167 - The Real Skills Law Firm Owners Need (Not Taught in Law School) with Afsheen Nasr
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Afsheen Nasr, Managing Partner of RFB Legal, to break down the three most important lessons she’s learned in her first year leading a growing law firm.If you’re a law firm owner, managing partner, solicitor or legal entrepreneur looking to scale your law firm, improve performance, and build a stronger team, this episode is packed with p
166 - How to Build a Profitable Law Firm Without Losing Your Soul with Sarah Khan-Bashir
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Khan Bashir, founder of SKB Law, to explore one of the biggest mistakes I see law firm owners make:building a profitable law firm that no longer feels human.If you’re a law firm owner, managing partner, solicitor or legal entrepreneur focused on growth, profitability and scaling your law firm, this conversation will challenge how
165 - Why Most Law Firms Struggle to Scale (And What to Fix) with James Scozzi - CEO of Elite Law Solicitors
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by James Scozzi, CEO of Elite Law Solicitors, to break down the three biggest mistakes law firm owners make when scaling their practice.James leads a fast-growing, multi-office law firm with over 180 people, and in this conversation, he shares what’s actually gone wrong along the way… and what needs to change if you want to grow a successf
164 - Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Law Firm - With Gary Mitchell OnTrac Coach
In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by law firm growth coach and author Gary Mitchell to tackle one of the biggest challenges I see with law firm owners:becoming the bottleneck in your own firm.If you’re a law firm owner, managing partner, solicitor or legal entrepreneur trying to scale your law firm, improve profitability, build a team, or get your time back, this is one yo
163 - The vital WHY behind any successful law firm - with Neil Heaney
My next guest on this episode is Neil Heaney, the founder and CEO of Judicare Law International.The firm was born out of hard times and has since become a highly successful international law firm.Their UK bases are in Hertfordshire, and they deliver legal services across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond, handling conveyancing, litigation, investment recovery, probate, wills, accid
162 - From overwhelm to 46% growth & free of billable work in 1yr with Adam Creasey
In this episode, we broadcast a special conversation between Dan Warburton and his client, Adam Creasey the Managing Director at Adam Benedict who shares with us how he managed to go from feeling overwhelmed to being free of all billable work, gaining a 46% revenue increase with the same headcount, breaking his fear of public speaking and winning numerous awards in one year including Construction
161 - Smashing law firm competition with pricing strategy with Shaun Jardine
My next guest is Shaun Jardine, a leading authority on value-based pricing in the legal sector and author of "Ditch the Billable Hour!" and "Ditch & Switch!"He's the creator of Declan AI, a penguin value-based pricing assistant.Shaun is known for his engaging presentation style and has helped businesses across the UK and internationally implement value-based pricing t
160 - How sustainability drives commercial success for law firms.
My next guest is Florence Brocklesby, the Founder and Principal at Bellevue Law, a workplace and commercial disputes lawyer.Florence is an ex-City lawyer who set up Bellevue Law from her garden office in 2014 to allow her to work flexibly without compromising on the quality of her work and has now grown it to a team of 35.The firm is now also ranked in Chambers, as a Legal 500 firm, and is a certi
159 - The Power of Diversity of Thought
My next guest is Catherine Fisher, the Managing Partner of Morr & Co, a Top 200 award-winning law firm.The firm has 150 staff with offices in Surrey, Hampshire, and Southwest London. The firm’s origins stretch back to 1729, but the firm today is at the forefront of modern legal technology, delivering services to clients that reflect its core values of excellence and empathy.To find out more ab
158 - The future of city law and the challenges ahead
My guest today is Patrick McCann, who is the Chief Executive of the City of London Law Society, also co-CEO of City Century and co-founder of the Social Welfare Solicitors’ Qualification Fund.Patrick is well known in the London law and learning worlds, and focuses mainly on delivering strategic change projects to the betterment of the legal sector and for the benefit of those seeking to enter it.I
157 - The good and bad examples of law firm leadership
My guest on this episode is Natalie Abou-Alwan, a lawyer and author who has spent years studying workplace behaviour, leadership games, and career confidence.Natalie has also published a book called " How to Navigate Your Career Like a Legend.Having spent 25 years navigating male-dominated, high-pressure environments, she brings a rare insider perspective to conversations about power, resilie
156 - The big business development and pricing opportunities
My guest on this episode is Scott Simmons, who is renowned for turning lawyers into rainmakers.He's the co-founder of Legal Balance Institute, which is a business development, digital training and community platform for the legal profession internationally.Scott is a former lawyer and has built what he calls The BD Breakthrough Blueprint, which is a digital education course that helps lawyer
155 - How law firms achieve sustainable and successful growth
My guest today is John Andrews, a partner and head of corporate and commercial with Ronald Fletcher Baker llp, a Legal 500 firm founded in 1948.The firm has 140 employees with full service officed in the City, West End, Manchester, Exeter and, more recently, Richmond, Surrey.John’s core expertise lies in business sales and acquisitions, and in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of co
154 - Law firms should collaborate rather than compete
My guest today is Laura Williamson, Managing Director at Taurus HR and Employment Law.Laura is an award-winning HR consultant and employment lawyer, winner of the HR Independents ‘Emerging Talent’ category in 2023, having gone from a team of 1 one in 2022 to a team of 6 people in 2026, consisting of HR professionals, lawyers and solicitors.Taurus HR and Employment Law specialise in providing affor
153 - Why law firm success lies in its people
My guest today is Jonathan Gilmour, a Partner and Head of Derivatives & Structured Products at the highly reputable full-service London law firm called Travers Smith LLP.Jonathan acts for a broad mix of investment banks, asset managers, pension schemes, funds and corporates.Today, we're covering why law firm success lies in its people.Jonathan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jona
152 - Will AI bring law firms abundance or unmanageable disruption?
My guest today is Quentin Solt, who is an AI research and implementation expert and a lawyer.Quentin has spent his professional life helping enterprises and entrepreneurs navigate complex transactions, from leading corporate finance teams in top UK and US law firms to taking a tech company public and floating a small investment fund.He’s also worked closely with start-ups, scale-ups, and global br
151 - Why excellent customer service is vital for a high‑performing law firm
My next guest is Mike Leeman, Managing Partner at Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors, an award‑winning law firm with a 204‑year heritage and offices across Liverpool, Runcorn, Maghull, Warrington and Ashton‑in‑Makerfield.Mike is committed to leading the strategy behind the firm's growth while maintaining operational excellence and keeping client care front and centre.Under his stewardship, th
150 - Law firm growth through acquisition
My guest today is Mel Kang, the founder and Board member of Mezzle, a law firm built for the more entrepreneurial lawyer who embraces legal tech and the modern ways of working, rather than the often outdated and slow traditional ways.Mezzle offers time, location and financial freedom to lawyers wishing to join one of the fastest-growing law firms in the U.K.He’s also a Co-founder of Orange7, which
149 - How creative thinking makes law firms thrive
Joining us today is Felix Riley, a keynote speaker and strategist, whose talk, 'Lawyers vs. The Machine,' has been sparking conversation across the legal sector.He’s a former City trader and successful entrepreneur turned business strategist and creativity expert, helping law firms prepare their people for the coming age of AI.With a background spanning finance, writing for the BBC, publ
148 - Neuromarketing for lawyers to beat competition
My next guest is Olha Bodnar, the founder of Ethos Leads, who has spent over 10 years in legal marketing across Canada, the U.S., and Europe.She helps law firm owners use brain-based, ethical messaging to win more right-fit clients.On this episode, we're covering the 6-step neuromarketing sequence that law firm owners can use to turn overwhelmed prospects into retained clients.Resources for l
147 - Break through stagnation with a competitive edge
My guest today is Adam Strong, who helps M&A teams build a 'strategic exit advisory' function that they can add to their usual suite of legal services.It’s a framework that transforms a law firm from a late-stage legal service provider into an early-stage strategic partner.Adam also hosts the Business Strategist podcast that receives over 4000 downloads a month.Adam is also the best-
146 - Growth in an age of uncertainty
My guest today is Dana Denis-Smith, who has been awarded an OBE, which is a recognition of an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. It’s a prestigious British honour and is the second-highest rank in the Order of the British Empire.Dana is a prominent legal sector leader, serving as CEO of Obelisk Support and founder of the First 100 Years campaign.Dana founded Obelisk Support in 2010, provi
145 - Three secrets to winning high-value cases
My guest today is Philip Devenish, a partner at Jones Day, which has offices in Dubai & London.Philip dedicates his practice to dispute resolution and is renowned for resolving the most challenging, complex, and high-value international disputes. Over the past eight years, he has won or settled more than 95 per cent of his cases, with only one loss in over 8 years.Philip has obtained billions
144 - Why culture is vital for performance
My guest today is Michael Burne, the founder of Carbon andBamboo.He qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and, since 2010, has been challenging the way things are done in the legal sector.Michael has experience from City law firms, a listed professional services business, and has led large-scale merger, acquisition and integration projects over the last 25 years.He also recently launched a new Charity,
143 - Pricing effort, not outcomes, in an AI world
My guest today is the renowned David Burns, an equity partner at Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP, listed as a ‘leading Partner’ in the Legal 500 for corporate occupiers, and recommended for property litigation and commercial litigation.The firm was founded in 1948 and now has around 140 employees, walk-in offices in Baker Street, Old Street, Exeter and Manchester, and some new offices opening soon.On to
142 - Pricing effort, not outcomes, in an AI world
Today I have one switched-on lady with me, Etiosa AgbonlahorEtinosa is a behavioural economist and CEO of Decision Alpha, a behavioural pricing firm that helps businesses, including law firms, improve pricing for growth, traction, and stronger perceived value.Etinosa is passionate about helping people live healthier financial lives, she brings over a decade of experience working across the U.S., A
141 - AI to scale without losing your firm's soul
My guest today is the one and only James Chadburn.James is the Managing Partner at Dean Wilson LLP, which is a full-service law firm based in Brighton with over 120 employees.James has been Managing Partner at Dean Wilson for three and a half years, having made the transition from a role as a fee-earning corporate partner.In this episode, we’re covering how law firms can use AI to scale and serve
140 - The Lawyer’s Identity Trap
My guest today is none other than Liz Smith, a charismatic lady who is the Head of Talent at Bamboo Platform, which provides a centralised operational support to a group of legal businesses.One of those is Carbon Law Partners, a consultancy law firm.Through her work at Carbon, she helps lawyers step away from the structure they’ve always known and build something that gives them more freedom, cont
139 - The New Law Model That’s Crushing Competition
My next guest is the great Eliot Hibbert, the founder and CEO of Nexa Law Limited.Nexa is a new model law firm established in 2017 and now has over 175 lawyers operating as consultants and over 300 people now using their Leap case managment.Today, what we’re covering is The New Law Model That’s Crushing CompetitionTo find out more about nexa click here: https://nexa.law/About Dan:Currently, Dan is
138 - How to build a brand that attracts ideal clients
My next guest is James Quarmby, the founder of the private wealth team at the international law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP.James has won tons of awards, and he didn’t want me to go there out of fear of sounding like boasting.Saying this, he’s a well-known commentator on tax policy in the media, including the BBC and a top 10 Legal Influencer on LinkedIn.On today’s episode, we’re covering how to b
137 - Can Traditional Firms Survive Without New Technology?
My guest today is the one and only James Geary, the Managing Partner of EMW, a full-service firm based in Milton Keynes, Northampton, Watford, London and Brighton.James Geary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-geary-b465572/EMW Website: https://www.emwlaw.com/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
136 - Is Your Real Estate Law Firm Being Left Behind?
My next guest is Simon Davis, Co-CEO and Co-Founder at Nimbus, which is a business in the Midlands specialising in property and land intelligence. Their clients consist of property professionals who are doing investment and developments for themselves and are also the professionals that service them, such as surveyors, planners, architects and some lawyers. In the last year, Nimbus has grown by 50
135 - Use ChatGPT and AI or Be Left Behind
Jonathan started his firm in 2019 and by 2023 grew it to over £2m annual revenue.The firm currently has about 20 employees and 15 self-employed consultant solicitors.Most employees work from their head office in Haywards Heath (a commuter town between Brighton and Gatwick).The firm is a full-service firm, but its main client base is owner-managed SMEs, and the top practice areas are corporate tran
134 - A Certificate Or Resilience, Which Matters Most?
My guest on this episode is Natalie Foster, Founder and CEO of Inspire Legal Group, which is an ABS structure law firm leading the way on building their own tech stack to improve day-to-day access to justice for clients, taking the pain out of property transactions and supporting disabled clients with bespoke solutions to facilitate just outcomes.Inspire Legal was born in lockdown 5 years ago in a
133 - How consultant law firms are reshaping the legal industry
My next guest is Robert Young, an Associate Director of the consultant recruitment team at Setfords, which is becoming known as the market-leading consultancy model law firm.Setfords has been the number one recruiter in the UK legal industry for two consecutive years, a testament to the significant impact they are having on the legal sector.Today, we're covering how platform & consultant
132 - How a law firm can attract private equity
My next guest is Simon David, the Group Chief Executive of Thomas Legal and Equilaw, both of which are multi-award-winning firms.Thomas Legal is a niche conveyancing firm based in Gloucestershire and London, which predominantly transacts in the middle to upper end of the property market, including prime central London. Equilaw, on the other hand, advises clients in the specialist later life lendin
131 - Why succession planning is the business owner's secret to success
In this episode, I have Heledd Wyn, a Partner in Rothley Law, a national private client firm, and she specialises in taking the pain out of estate planning.To find out more about Heledd and what she offers, click here: Heledd Wyn - Rothley Law.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to acquire, so if you are interested in selling your law firm or know someone
130 - How to Master Gen AI in Law
In this episode, I have Colin, who provides General Counsel at Malbek, a leading CLM company, as well as a legal technology expert and educator who bridges traditional legal practice with technological innovation.He has authored several books on legal technology, including "The Legal Tech Ecosystem" and "CLM for Dummies," and serves as the editor of the "Handbook of Legal
129 - How to beat the fear and go alone with confidence
Our guest on this episode is Lisa Haywood, the owner of Stutt Associates, a highly reputable firm in Cornwall that specialises in dispute resolution.Lisa has only been in business since November last year, but has been making real waves both locally and nationally with her unique offer and memorable marketing.What we’re covering today is how to beat the fear and go alone with confidence.Lisa’s web
128 - How law firm owners can build a profitable, values-led firm, without billable hour targets or burnout
My next guest is Hannah Strawbridge, founder and CEO of HanLawCo — an award-winning employment law consultancy known for its flexible consultancy model, specialist tribunal work, and national menopause at work campaign. A Legal 500 recommended solicitor, Hannah launched HanLaw to challenge traditional law firm culture and now mentors other lawyers looking to do the same.HanLawCo website: https://h
127 - Why Having a Vision is Key
My next guest is Paul Sams the Managing Partner of Dutton Gregory LLP a mid sized law firm with offices in Bournemouth, Chandlers Ford, Liverpool, Southampton, Winchester and Woking servicing clients nationwide.Paul lectures extensively to other lawyers across England and Wales in the area of Property Law, regularly being asked to speak at events for lawyers and alongside other professionals.Paul
126 - Time to Take AI Seriously
My next guest is Sunny Patel, a tech enthusiast and co-owner of Signature Law based in Romford, Essex. It’s a modern, tech-led law firm specialising in family law, property, wills, and probate.Sunny has worked on implementing AI to streamline his firm's operations, and it’s interesting to learn how he’s done this.About Dan:Dan is a law firm investor currently seeking a London law firm turning
125 - How To Use AI To Become a Lawyer of The Future
My next guest is, Mathew Kerbis, The famous Subscription Attorney.Mathew is on a mission to affordably serve clients at scale via the subscription model and inspire attorneys (or lawyers as we call them) to abandon the billable hour.Today, what we’re covering is how to use AI the right way, ditch the billable hour, and become a lawyer of the future.To find out more about Mathew or get in contact s
124 - The broken talent journey in law
On today's episode, I have the honour of hosting two super switched-on men!One is Dino Dullabh, the co-founder of Access Law Clinic and Law Training Centre, with over a decade of experience in advocating for choice in legal qualifications.He has worked with over 800 law firms, so there is very little that Dino and his team have not faced when helping a firm recruit new qualified professionals
123 - The power of personal branding for lawyers
My guest today is Jon Gregson, a Partner at Weightmans, a UK national law firm.Jon is an employment lawyer within Weightmans' Employment, Pensions, and Immigration team, with over 20 years of experience in the law.Jon is also consistently ranked as one of the top Legal LinkedIn influencers from the UK's Top 200 law firms.Today, what we’re covering is the power of personal branding for la
122 - Issues affecting firms based close to big cities
My guest today is Juliet Schalker, who is the Head of Dispute Resolution and equity partner at Debenhams Ottaway, which is a full-service, top 200 law firm based in Hertfordshire.Today we’re looking at the Issues affecting regional firms based close to big cities and what law firms that aren’t based in any of the major UK cities can do to attract and retain top talent.You can find out more about J
121 - Imposter Syndrome & High-Profile Cases
My guest today is Senior Partner at Moore Barlow and Head of Major Trauma.In 2021, Trevor became the first black senior Partner of a top 100 UK law firm and is a social mobility champion and Founder of the Be The Ladder Awards and the Be the Ladder Foundation, which promotes social mobility, educational equality and community upliftment.Moore Barlow was established in 2020 following a merger betwe
120 - The three secrets to law firm success
My next guest is Jonathan Watmough. He was an M&A partner in the City at 30 and managing partner at 38.Over the next ten years, the firm won Law Firm of the Year three times, The Managing Partners' Forum's strategic leadership award and he was personally named twice in the Top 100 lawyers in the UK.He is now an adviser, coach, speaker and author who helps law firm partners and partne
119 - Top 10 tips for Young Partners to Increase Their Personal Brand and Excel in 2025
My guest today is Paul O’Halloran, an employment law partner and Head of Office in Melbourne at Dentons, the largest law firm in the world.He has a strong focus on resolving high-risk disputes in the workplace for employersWhich frequently involves employee misconduct, union disputation, governance and workplace culture, industrial action, vulnerable stakeholders, media interest and reputational r
118 - The Greatest Financial Literacy Mistake Law Firm Owners Make
My next guest is Carla Hoppe, the Founder of Wealthbrite which is a company on a mission to create a generation of financially savvy professionals.After a career in finance, Carla founded Wealthbrite to help professionals build confidence with money and make smarter, informed choices.Through her workshops and strategic programmes, she supports high-performing firms to embed financial literacy into
117 - The 4 Principles of Law Firm Leadership
Simon Tupman is the author of The Heart of Practice: Leadership Principles for Legal Professionals. He is also a brilliant speaker and has been a mentor to law firms and legal professionals for over thirty years.Having started his career as a practising solicitor in London, he moved into the business of law and moved to New Zealand in the early ‘90s.Simon now specialises in helping develop leaders
116 - Law Firm Generative AI Versus Culture
Jordan Furlong is the principal at Law21 and provides keynote presentations to law firm retreats and other firm events.Jordan Furlong is a legal sector analyst, consultant, and forecaster who advises law firms and legal organizations about navigating the extraordinary changes transforming the legal world. Based in Ottawa, Canada, Jordan is a renowned keynote speaker and a widely read thought leade
115 - Consultant Lawyer Versus Law Firm Owner & Which Is Best
In this episode, I got to speak to Isabel Bathurst, the CEO and owner of a Consultancy firm called IB Consulting. She is also a solicitor under the umbrella of Scott Moncrieff, where she practices and has her own cases with a team of lawyers carrying the weight for her.Her focus is on catastrophic injury cases and fatal accidents, including those with a foreign element.Isabel is accredited as a se
114 - How Learning and Development Creates Leaders of The Future
Pete has specialised in learning and professional development in the legal sector for over 20 years. He joined LawNet in 2013 and has significant experience of designing and implementing learning strategies that help firms grow and develop their teams and their future managers and leaders. Pete is also very active in promoting the importance of mental health and wellbeing. As a Mind media voluntee
113 - 5 Top Profit Drivers for Law Firms
My guest is Alistair Marshall who has helped thousands of lawyers in over 200 firms worldwide, to win more new profitable client work.He is the founding director of Professional Services BD based in Sydney, Australia, but has worked with firms in Europe, North America and Asia.Alistair recently published a book ‘ How to grow your Professional Services Practice - The Practical Guide to BD’ which we
112 - How to Build a Good Law Firm Culture For Future Generations
Éamon is co-owner of Briffa, a boutique IP practice with offices in London and Dublin. He is interested in soft IP (especially trademarks, copyright, and design rights), data protection, information technology, and commercial law.Éamon advises a broad range of businesses in IP rich sectors, from fashion to technology. The Legal500 and the World Intellectual Property Review recommend him. Briffa is
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Steve is a driven, focused, and passionate about helping law firm owners and partners to reach their full potential. Steve Fretzin is regarded as the premier coach, skills trainer, and roundtable facilitator on business development for law firm owners.Over the past 17 years, Steve Fretzin has devoted his career to helping lawyers master the art of business development to achieve their business goa
