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ARTICLE · 17 JULY 2025

Should I Set Up My Own Firm?

Most law firm launches are more akin to ‘spin-outs' rather than higher-risk ‘start-ups', with established partners building a new platform for their existing practices.

United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
Kindleworth LLP
Kindleworth LLP

Most law firm launches are more akin to 'spin-outs' rather than higher-risk 'start-ups', with established partners building a new platform for their existing practices.

Having an experienced provider such as Kindleworth by your side on the journey can also make the whole project far less daunting and ensures the operational side is covered.

However, launching your own firm remains a considerable undertaking and it is important to take the time to consider whether it is the right thing for you.

While the founders we have worked with are very different, there are a number of attributes common to them all:

1. Vision. As mentioned in a previous article, a strong vision of what you want to create and why it will be better for both your clients and your team than the status quo is critical. Others can help you stress-test and refine this vision, but it has to be yours. This vision is what will help you stay the course if the going gets tough. Push factors alone

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