The Law Firm Owners Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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 cer...

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...

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....

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, resil...

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 lawy...

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...

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 aff...

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/j...

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...

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,...