Practical, plain-English guidance for solicitors going independent — from SRA compliance and funding to the technology and marketing that make a modern firm work.
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The areas you practise shape everything — your ideal clients, your marketing, your pricing and your day-to-day. Here's how to choose with confidence.
Compliance
A plain-English walk-through of the application, COLP/COFA roles and realistic timelines.
Finance
Start-up costs, cashflow forecasting and the funding options open to a brand-new practice.
Technology
Run matters, billing, accounting and documents from anywhere — what to put in place from day one.
Marketing
A simple, ethical marketing playbook for a new firm — referrals, content and local presence.
Structure
The pros, cons and tax implications of each structure — and how to decide what fits you.
Compliance
What professional indemnity insurance must cover, when you need it, and how to compare quotes.
Structure
Turn your idea into a clear, fundable plan — services, market, projections and goals.
Finance
Fixed fees, hourly or hybrid — how to choose, and the SRA transparency rules to follow.
Marketing
Choose a name that fits your brand and meets the SRA rules — plus domains and trademarks.
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