While many lawyers enjoy working in traditional firms, it’s not for everyone. And even those who like it the most can find that they’re tired of the environment after years of the rat race. When they reach this point, increasing numbers of lawyers are turning to consultancy and embracing a new way of working as …
From struggling single mum to running her own office: Sarah Gillbe celebrates 10 successful years as a consultant solicitor at Setfords. SARAH’S STORY: HOW IT ALL BEGAN Long days and even longer nights, drenched in stress – this was Sarah Gillbe 15 years ago. Her only certainty was knowing that she would leave the office …
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In June 2019, Jenny Powell became the Head of Setfords’ Business Development team. The Business Development Team is dedicated to dealing with enquiries from potential clients and communicating with all Setfords consultants. By the end of 2020, they had generated over £5 million in fees for their 350+ nationwide network of consultants.
CONSULTANT BLOGS / Rob Rocker Why I Made the Move to Become a Consultant Solicitor at Setfords Consultant Solicitor Rob Rocker joined Setfords in March 2020 – one of 121 lawyers who joined us over lockdown. As he comes up to his first full year at Setfords, we talked to him about his experience as …
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My friend had been a consultant for Setfords and urged me to look into it. At the time, I didn’t feel ready to pursue the opportunity, but after some badgering from her and my husband, I made contact.
Sue Cunningham-Sawyer is one of over 50 lawyers who joined Setfords during the first 2020 lockdown. We spoke to her about her experience of switching to consultancy.
I started working with Setfords as a consultant conveyancer in September 2019, after 12 years at a traditional, high street firm. I was feeling frustrated with the restrictions of nine to five working, especially since I run two businesses, have five grandchildren and a hectic home life.
As working life is being revolutionised, now is the perfect time to consider your future as a lawyer. What if you really could have it all?
There was a time before discovering consultancy when I thought I’d give up law. Before long, I had new clients, a new home office in the beautiful Brecon Beacons, and a renewed love of my work.
CONSULTANCY BLOGS Asking the right questions is vital to improve wellbeing in law firms. But even then, are we really listening to the answers? How are you? That’s a question I was rarely asked when I worked as a lawyer on a day-to-day basis. And to be fair, it’s one I rarely asked others. I …
It’s no secret that life as a lawyer can be stressful. Arguably, thinking and working under pressure comes with the job. But the fast-paced world of law, with increasing client demands, long hours, and billable targets can seriously take its toll.
After 28 years at a partnership, I decided I wanted a new challenge and that it was time to make a change. I liked the idea of being able to manage my hours and workload whilst enjoying greater financial rewards. With this in mind, it felt a switch to consultancy was my best path.
With the ongoing spread of COVID-19, we would like to take this opportunity to inform all of our customers, both current and new, of the steps we are taking to protect our staff and customers. We would also like to highlight some of the unique ways in which we work that will ensure the continuous …
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Remote working, also known as ‘homeworking’, is a valued benefit for many employees and valuable option for employers for many reasons. Of current interest with the COVID-19 pandemic, homeworking is a tool available to many employers to continue to operate when it is impractical, unwise or impossible to have employees in a central office or …
With over 200 remote working lawyers and a business model that has spanned over 13 years, we have outlined 6 useful tips to help you make working from home a success.
A Blog by Carol Lee My experience as a Consultant Lawyer over the last 10 years. At the end of February, I shall reach the milestone of having been a Setfords consultant solicitor for ten years. Working this way over the past decade has enabled me to change my lifestyle by moving away from the …
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A Blog by David Taylor My experience as a Consultant Lawyer over the last 10 years. As this year marks my 10th anniversary of being a consultant lawyer at Setfords, I wanted to share my experiences for anyone considering the consultancy model. While doing this, I thought it would also be a great opportunity to …
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