The Law Firm Owners Podcast

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 Description What 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 Durla...

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....

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 siste...

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 w...

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 fir...

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 heavi...

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. Becaus...

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 professi...

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...

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 regi...

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...

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 w...

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....

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...

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 Caç...

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...

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 emplo...

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 e...

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 reven...

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 p...

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 wit...

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 h...

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 succes...

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...

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, acc...