The Law Firm Owners Podcast

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 you think about success.Sarah shares her journey of moving away from the traditional model of legal practice and building a firm that aligns with her values, her clients, and her life.In this episode, we cover: Why many law firms become profitable but lose their identity The danger of building a business that takes over your life How to define success beyond just revenue and profit The importance of building a values-led law firm culture Why empathy and human connection are a competitive advantage in legal services How to create a people-first law firm that still drives strong profit margins Using AI in law firms to reduce admin and improve client experience  How to make legal services more accessible and affordable The role of leadership in creating a safe, high-performing team culture Why law firm owners must learn to let go of control and delegate effectivelySarah also shares how her firm has achieved consistent growth and strong profit margins by focusing on people, purpose, and long-term impact rather than short-term gain.If you’ve ever felt disconnected from your firm, overwhelmed by the workload, or questioning whether this is what success is supposed to feel like… this episode will resonate.To find out more about Sarah go to: Family Lawyer Bradford - Divorce Solicitors | SKB Law Firm  and their podcast links Four Family Lawyers. One Question: Is Court Really Your Best Option?About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at Myerson Connections Scheme | For You & Your Clients . About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 successful, scalable law 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 step away from the day-to-day, this episode is packed with practical insight.In this episode, we cover: Why being reactive instead of proactive holds law firms back  The dangers of constantly firefighting instead of building systems When and how to stop fee earning and focus on leadership How to properly delegate roles like HR, compliance and management The biggest mistakes law firms make with recruitment and hiring Why you need a structured hiring process and technical testing The importance of hiring for mindset and team fit, not just billing How poor hires can damage team culture and performance Why law firms must set clear billing targets and performance expectations How to think about targets, multipliers and profitability The importance of business development skills for lawyers in a changing legal market James also shares how to build a firm that can operate without you, by putting the right people in the right roles and focusing on what actually drives growth.If you feel like you’re constantly busy but not moving forward, or your firm depends too much on you, this episode will help you rethink how you scale.To find out more about Elite Law Solicitors go to: www.elitelawsolicitors.co.ukAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 you’ll want to listen to.We get into why so many lawyers struggle with delegation, leadership and management, and how the very traits that make you a great lawyer can actually hold you back when it comes to growing a successful legal business.In this episode, we cover: How to scale a law firm without burning out Why so many law firm owners become the bottleneck The impact of perfectionism and control on growth  How to move from lawyer to business owner and leader Building a high-performing legal team you can trust Practical delegation strategies for solicitors and partners Improving law firm leadership, communication and management Balancing billable work, business development and personal life How a risk-averse mindset can limit growth  Creating a more profitable, scalable law firmWe also talk about Gary’s “AND Approach” — the idea that you can grow a successful law firm and have a life outside of it… but not if you try to do everything yourself.If your firm depends on you for everything, or you feel like you can’t step away without things slowing down, this episode will show you exactly where the problem is and what needs to change.- - -About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, accidents, and timeshare matters.On this episode, we’re covering why any successful law firm or service-based business has a clear why behind what they offer.To find out more about Neil Heaney and Judicare Law International, go to: https://www.judicaregroup.com/news-insights/landmark-judgement-in-the-spanish-supreme-court/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 Lawyer of the Year 2025, his firm won Best New Law Firm 2025, Construction Firm of the Year 2025 and Times Best Law Firms 2025" as well as Private M&A Firm of the Year 2025.If you are interested to find out about Dans programs you can email him at: [email protected] go to: www.danwarburton.comAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 through his innovative 8 P Point Plan.In the process, he’s transformed many law firms' profitability.Shaun is a sought-after trainer and coach and regularly speaks at conferences around the world.His approach emphasises practical strategies that firms can implement immediately to improve pricing and profitability.On this episode, we’re covering smashing law firm competition with a pricing strategy.To find out more about Shaun go to:About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 certified B Corp.On this episode, we’re covering how sustainability drives commercial success for law firms.To find out more about Florence and Bellevue Law go to: bellevuelaw.co.ukAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 about Catherine and Morr & Co LLP go to: www.morrlaw.comAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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.In the last three years, the projects and teams Patrick has led have won 25 national awards and are responsible for about 200 people entering the legal profession every year.He has worked in five major City of London law firms and retired briefly last year before taking his current CLLS role.On this episode, we covered the future of city law and the challenges aheadHere is his LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-mccann-066017207/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at http://myerson.co.uk/connections .About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, resilience, and what really happens behind closed doors at work.Known for being smart, straight-talking, and having a great sense of humour, Natalie speaks to people who are tired of being sidelined and who want to learn the rules of the game.Today were covering the good and bad examples of law firm leadership in a modern world.Here is a link to Natalie's LinkedIn profile page - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-abou-alwan-2943b668/?originalSubdomain=ukAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 lawyers overcome their fear of business development and start their journey to becoming 21st century rainmakers and trusted advisors.Today were covering why business development and pricing are the two biggest opportunities for law firms todayTo find out more about Scott and his Legal Balance Insiture click here: https://www.legalbalanceinstitute.com/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 commercial contracts, from shareholder agreements and articles of association to joint venture agreements.On top of his legal practice, John has years of experience in law firm management.He previously served as Head of London for a top‑50 UK firm, where he was responsible for an office of 200 staff and 48 partners, with a turnover of £25 million. In that role, he set budgets, controlled aged debt and WIP, and recruited and managed partners and senior team members.That blend of board‑level management and frontline corporate work gives John a rare, practical insight into how to overcome the real-world challenges faced by SME business owners and the law firms.In this episode, we covered how a small to mid-sized law firm can achieve sustainable and successful growth.John on LinkedIn: Linkedin.com/in/john-andrews-1468435About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 affordable legal services to both employees and employers, from signing off on settlement agreements to litigation.Laure and her team also undertake HR work and legal work on a retainer, specialising in employment disputes, grievances, disciplinary matters, redundancies and terminations of employment.Today, we're covering why more law firms should collaborate rather than compete.About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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/jonathan-gilmour-b015a88b/Travels Smith LLP” https://www.traverssmith.com/people/jonathan-gilmour/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 brands, and along the way, he’s backed purpose-driven ventures that align business with deeper human values.What makes Quentin’s perspective so compelling today is how he connects his deep experience in law, technology, and finance to the profound social transitions we’re all facing.As work and life are reshaped by embodied AI, Quentin is focused on how we prepare society for change, urging policymakers, technologists, and communities to engage thoughtfully when implementing AI.Today, what we’re covering is how technology affects our sense of worth, purpose, and connection, and what it means to thrive in an age where tech promises abundance but also brings displacement and disruption.Quentin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentin-solt/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, the firm continues to modernise service delivery, and since becoming Managing Partner in 2019, he has overseen a 20% annual growth in turnover.Mike has also gained national recognition for providing private client services to thousands of clients each year, with his firm recognised in The Legal 500 for criminal defence, over 2,200 5-star online reviews, and multiple awards across various departments.Today, we’re covering why exceptional customer service is the heartbeat of a high‑performing B2C law firm and the practical steps owners can take to embed this ethos in every client interaction.Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors: https://www.bljsolicitors.co.uk/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms across the country daily through its referral network, Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but it also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] can also show you strategies that have increased his clients' law firm revenues by 15% to over 300% in one year while reducing their workload by more than half.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 is on a mission to build a legal AI company ready for today’s AI world. Its aim is to help lawyers work faster and easier using cutting-edge AI tools.And more recently, he’s become a board member at Adam & Remers, which is an established traditional law firm with a deep heritage in England & Wales.It’s now under the ownership of LawSync, and the leadership team is mandated to continue the legacy of Adams & Remers as an anchor firm to attract more high-quality brands to our ever-increasing M&A pipeline.On today’s episode, we’re covering law firm growth through acquisition.Connect with Mel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mel-kang/Mezzle Law: https://www.mezzlelaw.com/Orange7: https://www.orange7.ai/productsAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, publishing thrillers with Penguin and copper mining in Zambia, Felix brings a unique mix of experience and visionary thinking to solving challenges in today’s outdated legal sector.Today, we're covering why it’s not rigour but creative thinking that makes law firms thrive.http://www.felixriley.comhttp://www.brilliant-thinking.comAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 law firm growth: https://ethosleads.com/resourcesConnect on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/olhabodnarAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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-selling author of Play the Game and two books, and is known for increasing law firm revenue and market share.Today, we’re covering why most law firms stagnate and how to break through with a competitive edge.Adam's social media links: https://linktr.ee/adamstrongofficialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamistrong/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vKVMmsZ4MwVooQOlEAzrdAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, providing flexible legal solutions for clients.The First 100 Years campaign, launched in 2014, led the celebrations surrounding the centenary of women in law and has now evolved into Next 100 Years.Dana is widely respected for her advocacy in gender equality, entrepreneurship and legal technology.Recognised with numerous awards and honours, including an OBE for services to women in law (2024).She was elected Deputy Vice President of the Law Society of England and Wales in 2025 and is very likely to become President in 2027.Dana also serves on the Law Society Council, representing women solicitors and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion.She is also a TEDx and keynote speaker, described as a “voice of reason” on law sector topics.Today, we're covering how to achieve growth in an age of uncertainty.Dana’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ddenissmith/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 of dollars for global corporations and financial institutions in some of the largest cross-border disputes of the past decade, as ranked by The American Lawyer.His landmark victories include a 1.1 billion U S dollar damages award against Russia for the expropriation of banking investments in Crimea.On the defence side, he successfully settled a $2 billion U S dollar dispute for Saudi Arabia on a drop-hands basis during the Qatar diplomatic crisis.He is listed in The Legal 500 UK's Arbitration Powerlist of lawyers who are "deemed the gold standard by businesses" and is ranked by The Arbitrators as the top arbitration lawyer in the UAE.Today, what we’re covering are the three secrets to winning high-value casesAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add Dan on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, Pioneer 7R, and is a director of a cricket club, which is also run as a charity.In today’s episode, Why culture is vital for performance.About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 today’s episode, what we’re covering are the secrets to client trust and building a thriving culturehttps://rfblegal.co.uk/https://rfblegal.co.uk/people/david-burns/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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., Australia, Africa, and the U.K.—shaping pricing, engagement, and customer behavior strategy for global financial institutions and venture-backed startups.Her work has been featured in MarketWatch, Morningstar, and other leading platforms, highlighting her focus on how behaviour drives financial outcomes.Etinosa is the author of How to Talk to Your Parents About Money, a guide to navigating complex financial conversations.Today, were covering Pricing effort, not outcomes, in an AI worldHere’s a link to Etinosa’s behavioural pricing playbook: playbook.decisionalpha.coAbout Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £1.5M to £6M to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Or add him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authordanwarburton/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 better without losing the soul of their practice.Here’s a link to Dean Wilson LLP: https://deanwilson.co.uk/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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, control, and balance.She knows that moving from a firm to self-employment is a big emotional shift, so her role is all about guidance, reassurance, and showing lawyers what’s really possible when they start to design work on their own terms.She’s passionate about changing the narrative in law, proving that you can have both success and a life, and that you don’t have to sacrifice one for the other.Before joining Carbon, Liz owned her own headhunting business for over 20 years. She understands both the ambition that drives lawyers and the fear that can hold them back.What we're covering today is The Lawyer’s Identity Trap and how this often holds them back from creating a truly fulfilling career.Here is a link to Liz on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizziesmith/About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 build a brand that attracts ideal clients.James' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-quarmby-24327411/About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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% now with a team of over 60.On this episode, we're covering how real estate clients are adopting technology at a fast pace, and so law firms must keep up or they’ll get left behind.About Myerson Connections:Myerson Solicitors is a 100% employee-owned independent law firm based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.Myerson supports many other law firms throughout the country on a daily basis through its referral network – Myerson Connections.Not only does Myerson help other law firms with referrals, but also provides free peer-to-peer education, knowledge sharing and practice management support.Discover more at myerson.co.uk/connections.About Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £3M or more to invest in, so if you are interested in receiving investment to grow or sell your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners with skills that increase their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year.To find out more about Dan and his programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 transactional work and contentious dispute resolution.The firm has been shortlisted for awards relating to both workforce development and equality, diversity and inclusion (on two occasions for each award).Today, we’re covering how to use ChatGPT and AI to Not Be Left Behindhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanlea/https://www.jonathanlea.net/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 who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also equips law firm owners with skills that enhance their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year, and create a lifestyle they absolutely love.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 bedroom on a laptop, and the question was, "If the world never opens up again, how are we going to practice law?" and to this day, this is the question Natalie and her team keep answering to make access and convenience to law their focus.With 400% growth in work this year alone, it's clear this is a priority for clients too.Natalie is also the founder of Legally Fond, a consultancy that supports other legal leaders in the change space, where she practically supports them in leading change management whilst minimising business interruption.Today, what we're covering is whether a certificate or resilience matters most.To find out more, go to: inspirelegalgroup.co.ukAbout 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 who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also equips law firm owners with skills that enhance their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year, and create a lifestyle they absolutely love.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 law firms are reshaping the legal industrySetfords Consultant Solicitor | Law For People, By PeopleAbout 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 who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also equips law firm owners with skills that enhance their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year, and create a lifestyle they absolutely love.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 lending space and is the largest in the UK.Simon has worked in both estate agency and financial services before retraining as a lawyer.His businesses attracted a very substantial Private Equity investment in 2019.He currently sits on the Law Society Council representing Gloucestershire and Wiltshire and spends his spare time mentoring other business owners and young people, as well as fundraising for his charity in Sierra Leone that he runs with his wife.In this episode, Simon shares with us his experience of raising private equity investment and what a law firm owner needs to do to attract a similar opportunity.Thomas Legal: Thomas Legal Property Law & Conveyancing - Gloucester & LondonEquilaw: https://www.equilaw.uk.com/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 who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also equips law firm owners with skills that enhance their profitability while reducing their workload. He can show you strategies that have grown his clients' revenues from 15% to over 300% while more than halving their workload in less than a year, and create a lifestyle they absolutely love.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 Tech."His contributions further extend to numerous articles, podcast appearances, and webinar hosting, establishing him as a knowledgeable voice in the field who provides guidance to both newcomers and established professionals in the legal tech space.Today, what we’re covering is how to Master Gen AI in Law.Here is a link to Colin's site: https://www.colinslevy.com/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 who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 website: stuttassociates.co.ukHer LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lisahaywood-stuttassociatesAbout Dan:Currently, Dan is seeking a London Law Firm turning over £5M or more to acquire, so if you are interested in selling your law firm or know someone who might be, please contact Dan on: [email protected] also provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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://hanlawco.com/Hannah’s personal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-strawbridge-93215b13/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 who might be please contact Dan on: [email protected] provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 is often known for his “Lego Paul” Linkedin profile picture the theme of which has become a big part of his online presence.To find out about Dutton Gregory’s Property Lettings and Revenue Product named “The Agent Zone” watch this: https://youtu.be/3EfXBQIKwk0His micro site here: https://agentzone.duttongregory.co.uk/Dutton Gregory’s LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dutton-gregory-llp/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 who might be please contact Dan on: [email protected] provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 over £5M or more, and also provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 see links here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerbisversehttps://www.lawsubscribed.comhttps://mathewkerbis.comhttps://subscriptionattorney.comAbout Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 in law, whether it be as a Solicitor, Notary Public, Chartered Legal Executive, Licensed Conveyancer, Probate Practitioner, or recognised paralegal.It’s great to have you here, Dino.And I also have with us here, Colin White, the MD of Ortus Group.Colin is a law sector M&A expert offering solutions for mergers, acquisitions, career advisory, succession planning, and headhunting, with over 25 years of experience in this field.Today, what we’re covering is the broken talent journey in law.Dino’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinodullabh/Website: https://www.ltckent.co.uk/Colin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinwhite-ortusgroup/Website: https://ortusgroup.com/About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 lawyers and how to use LinkedIn to stand out from the competition.Jon's LinkedIn is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jongregson/Weightmans website is here: https://www.weightmans.com/About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 Juliet on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliet-schalker/About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 between legacy firms Barlow Robbins and Moore Blatch, the firms collectively have a history spanning 200 years.Moore Barlow is now a full-service regional law firm based in South East England and has over 450 employees across six offices.Last week, Trevor celebrated 40 years in law.So today, we’re covering what Trevor has learned over these 40 Years, Including Dealing with Imposter Syndrome & High-Profile Cases.To find out about Trevor's Be The Ladder Award click here: https://www.betheladderawards.com/categoriesAnd the foundation website is here: https://www.moorebarlow.com/about-us/charities/be-the-ladder/About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 partnerships drive performance.Check out his extraordinary work here:  https://www.helpinglawyersthrive.com/About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 risk.Today, Paul will share his top 10 tips for how young law firm partners can increase their personal brand and excel in 2025.Here is Pauls “IR Insights” podcast: https://www.dentons.com/en/insights/podcasts/dentons-ir-insights-podcast-australia and his LinkedIn profile is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-o-halloran-bb8a3923/About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 their culture, turning learning and development into a commercial advantage.To find out more about Wealthbrite, here is a link: https://www.wealthbrite.co.ukAbout Dan:Dan provides law firm owners and partners with leadership and management skills that have been proven to dramatically increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% in one year while more than halving their workload.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨

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 leadership in law firms large and small.To find out more, see his website here: https://www.simontupman.com/Or get a copy of his book here:https://www.simontupman.com/the-heart-of-practice-2023About Dan:Dan provides law firm owners with skills proven to increase their profits while reducing their workload. Over the last five years, Dan’s clients have grown their revenues from 15% to 392% while more than halving their workload in less than one year.To find out about Dan's availability and programs, click here: https://www.danwarburton.com/Proudly edited with finesse by Mike at Making Digital Real ✨