Blog tagged as Selling a Solicitors Practice

The Direction of Travel for Law Firm M&A in 2026 — and It’s Not La-La Land
I was pleased to be quoted this month in “20 things for solicitors to look out for in 2026” by the Law Society Gazette.
27.01.26 03:04 PM - Comment(s)
Mid-Market Law Firms: Inflection Point or Mexican Stand-Off?

Good to be quoted in this week’s Law Society Gazette on the wave of consolidation and M&A activity — and, more importantly, why it’s happening.

Across what The Lawyer calls “the independents” — firms in the UK Top 100–200 — the appetite for growth is clear: broader client bases, bigger revenues...

20.05.25 09:41 PM - Comment(s)
The M&A Playbook for Regional Law Firms: Lawfront Buys Slater Heelis
Another smart move by Lawfront, as Slater Heelis is a first-class regional firm.
02.05.24 03:33 PM - Comment(s)
Powering Up a Law Firm-The Barbarians at the Gate?

Powering Up a Law Firm-The Barbarians at the Gate?

The Law Society Gazette covered yesterday the impressive published accounts from national law firm Keoghs LLP.
£110 million in revenue with a gross margin of 25.5%.

Just to be clear: Keoghs is owned by the global insurance and professional service...
08.03.24 02:55 PM - Comment(s)
On Your Marks! : Law Firm M&A in 2024

It’s a real pleasure to present our annual M&A review for the legal sector.
In a dynamic year of challenges and opportunities, this comprehensive review delves into the key mergers and acquisitions that have shaped the legal landscape.
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05.01.24 01:09 PM - Comment(s)