The Law Firm Owners Podcast

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188 - How to use tech that drives real growth and...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/10/06

How can law firms use AI and technology to drive growth, improve profitability and become more efficient without simply adding another piece of software to an already complicated business? In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Arsh Maini, Co-Founder and CEO of IOTA Analytics, a legal data analytics business combining technology with legal processes to transform how law firms use data. Arsh is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and former KPMG partner, and he brings ...

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27:22

187 - How a four-day work week built a...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/09/29

Absolutely. I’d make this one quite punchy because the four-day week at 100% salary is such a strong hook, but then broaden it into the bigger law firm growth story. Episode Description What if your law firm could move to a genuine four-day working week, pay everyone 100% of their salary, and still achieve ambitious growth? In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Marcin Durlak, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of IMD Solicitors, to explore exactly that. IMD introduced its...

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33:53

186 - Law Firm Growth in the Age of AI: What Actually...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/09/22

What does it take to grow a law firm in a world where AI is changing how legal work is delivered, younger lawyers have different expectations, and simply being good at law is no longer enough to guarantee a steady flow of clients? In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I’m joined by Mark Lazarus, former Legal Director at Monster Energy and now Director of his own practice, Lazarus Legal. Mark has experienced the legal profession from almost every angle. He’s worked in private practic...

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33:25

185 - How AI saved this Thriving Law Firm 250,000...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/09/15

What does it really take to scale a law firm? For Adrian Jaggard, the answer isn’t simply hiring more lawyers or asking people to work harder. It’s about building superior capabilities across your people, culture, technology and infrastructure. My guest on this episode is Adrian Jaggard, CEO of AIIC Group - the parent company behind Taylor Rose, one of the UK's top 60 law firms, and its sister firms FDR Law and Kingsley Wood. Founded in 2009, the group has grown to over 2000 people across mor...

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34:21

184 - From 2 Solicitors to 325: How Jones Whyte is a...

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2026/09/08

How do you grow a law firm from just two solicitors to a team of 325 without losing the culture that made the firm successful in the first place? In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, Dan Warburton is joined by Greg Whyte, Managing Partner and Founder of Jones Whyte, to explore the decisions, acquisitions and leadership principles behind the firm's remarkable growth. Greg explains why growth itself was never the goal, why law firm owners sometimes need to be bold enough to take oppo...

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19:38

183 - How One Law Firm Owner Grew Revenue by 200% and...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/09/01

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by my client Jon Meadows, Founder of Regulation Resolution, a specialist law firm defending and protecting healthcare professionals. And this episode is a little different, because we're sharing the real story of what has happened inside Jon's law firm since we started working together just over six months ago. When Jon first came to me, he was heavily involved in fee earning and the day-to-day running of his firm. He was working even...

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29:27

182 - How to Build a Law Firm That Doesn't Depend on...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/08/25

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Marta Williamson, a former client of mine and the Founder and Managing Director of My Local Solicitor, to explore how law firm owners can build a profitable firm that isn't dependent on its founder. I worked with Marta a few years ago when she was navigating the challenges of growing her consultancy practice while still heavily involved in the day-to-day legal work. Since then, she's transformed My Local Solicitor into a thri...

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31:49

181 - How AI Is Changing Legal Marketing (And Why...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/08/18

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Fin Wycherley, Founder of Rainmaker Lab, to explore how AI is transforming legal marketing and why visibility has become one of the biggest competitive advantages for modern law firms. Fin helps law firm owners leverage AI and digital technology to solve one of the legal profession's most expensive problems: obscurity. Because in today's market, it's not always the best lawyer who wins - it's the lawyer who is best known. Tru...

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35:25

180 - How Law Firm Owners Can Thrive With Independent...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/08/11

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Donna Obstfeld, Founder and CEO of DOHR, to explore how independent HR specialists can help law firms deliver better outcomes for their employment law clients. Employment solicitors provide expert legal advice, but there are many situations where they cannot step into an operational role. That's where independent HR professionals can make all the difference. Donna explains how working alongside employment lawyers enables busi...

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33:23

179 - Why the Fastest-Growing Law Firms Don't Grow...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/08/04

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Derek Rodgers, Managing Partner at Gardner Leader LLP and Chair of LawNet, to explore how collaboration, leadership and peer support can accelerate law firm growth. Over the past 15 years, Derek has helped grow Gardner Leader from a team of around 60 people and £3.5 million turnover into a thriving regional law firm with more than 200 employees and annual turnover exceeding £18 million. In this conversation, we discuss why so...

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32:49

178 - The Leadership Structure That Helped This Law...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/07/28

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Vikki Herbert, Managing Partner at Thackray Williams Solicitors, to explore how innovative leadership structures can help law firms scale, strengthen culture and build high-performing teams. Vikki shares the remarkable journey of Thackray Williams Solicitors as it evolved from a traditional high street practice into a leading regional law firm with ambitious growth plans. At the heart of that transformation is an innovative l...

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35:53

177 - How Non-City Law Firms Can Attract and Retain...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/07/21

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by David Rushmere, Partner and Co-Head of the Employment Department at Machins Solicitors LLP, to explore one of the biggest challenges facing regional law firms today: how to attract and retain top legal talent without paying City salaries. With fierce competition for talented solicitors and changing expectations around work-life balance, flexible working and career development, law firm owners need a stronger value proposition...

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39:41

176 - How Great Law Firm Leaders Build...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/07/14

In this episode of The Law Firm Owners Podcast, I'm joined by Tad Ostrosky, commercial lawyer, leadership mentor and B Corp advocate at Artington Legal, to explore how modern law firm leaders can build high-performing teams without creating burnout. For decades, many law firms have relied on hierarchy, long hours and billable targets to drive performance. Tad believes there's a better way. We discuss why coaching, communication and creating a psychologically safe culture can produce bet...

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30:47

175 - Kim Simmonds - How Law Firms Can Modernise with...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/07/07

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. They'll be the firms that combine AI with experienced legal advice, strong leadership and effective kn...

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35:20

174 - The 3 Biggest Factors That Increase the Value...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/06/30

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 a firm that buyers, partners and successors will actually want to acquire. Many law firm owners spend deca...

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173 - The One Shift That Makes Law Firm Acquisitions...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/06/23

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 Cação, Director of CC Finance, specialising in acquisition finance and strategic funding for SMEs and

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31:14

172 - The Referral Strategy Every Boutique Law Firm...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/06/16

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 and business development, yet often overlook one of the most effective growth opportunities alread...

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37:21

171 - The Law Firm Growth Strategy Most Owners...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/06/09

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 employee engagement, leadership, culture and career progression have become the driving force behind Fre...

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37:46

170 - The Greatest Mistake Law Firm Owners Make When...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/06/02

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 earning, constantly firefighting, or struggling to find time to grow your firm, this episode is packed with p...

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34:53

169 - The Law Firm Model That’s Changing the Legal...

The Law Firm Owners Podcast ·

2026/05/26

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 revenue growth, and is the only law firm listed in the Financial Times' Europe's Long-Term Growth Champions...

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