Advising a niche law firm

Challenge

This niche corporate and commercial law firm was founded in 2003 by two experienced lawyers with a shared belief that there must be a better, more flexible, more collaborative, more truly client-focused way to run a successful firm, for businesses and entrepreneurs. Along with three other partners, they built a successful firm of 12 staff, winning awards and recognition at a local and national level. However, 10+ years in, they needed to review the longer term vision and future for the business, including strategy, leadership and succession planning. There was a clear need to update and unite all expectations for the future of the business (beyond a simple financial target) and build a plan of action for this busy team.

Approach

Reviewing strategy, focus areas, team expertise, communication styles and areas of success and enjoyment across the firm. Using in-depth interviews, proven techniques and tools to answer complex questions and bring their view of the future together. By refocusing with clear targets and actions, the team are now equipped to implement change and deliver the next steps effectively.

Results

Redefined responsibilities on key areas for each partner to lead. Successfully defined future vision and improved internal structures and communications to support the team (and individual) development to grow the business to the right level.

Our approach is always to tailor the support we provide to meet the needs of clients and the support we gave Roxburgh Milkins has varied from the start to the current point of the project. Whether providing a valued external opinion, taking a more practical role to define the strategy, or help to build upon the skills, knowledge and experience of the team, we have been on hand as much or as little as required.

So, whether your company seeks business continuity and growth, intends to pivot towards new markets, or needs to be able to deal with a period of unprecedented change, our team of experts is here to support your journey, every step of the way.


Having worked alongside Kim and seen her passion for supporting businesses during her time with UWE, we knew she would be able to help us. We all understood the targets we wanted to meet but needed an effective plan to get there – whilst doing the day job. Kim and Sara allowed us to define that plan and suggested actions in a way that suited us all and played to our strengths. We now have clearer goals and better understand what we need to do to achieve them

Charles van der Lande, Roxburgh Milkins

Our expertise is in getting to the heart of you and your business. We find the right advice when you need it. We add clarity and focus. We help keep you on track, especially when it's tough.