{"id":13184,"date":"2025-04-07T23:17:26","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T22:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/?post_type=guide&#038;p=13184"},"modified":"2025-04-16T16:51:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T15:51:46","slug":"legal-consultancy-unlocked","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/guides\/legal-consultancy-unlocked\/","title":{"rendered":"Unlock the Future of Legal Consultancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Who is this guide for?<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f5f5;padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 10px\">\n<h5><strong>For Consultant Lawyers<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check--blue\" d=\"M21.28,37.76L21.28,37.76c-0.64,0-1.26-0.26-1.71-0.71l-9.96-9.96c-0.95-0.95-0.95-2.48,0-3.42c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0\n\t\tl8.24,8.25l16.97-16.97c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0c0.95,0.95,0.95,2.48,0,3.42L22.99,37.05C22.53,37.5,21.92,37.76,21.28,37.76z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Establish and grow a thriving career within a platform firm.<br \/>\n<svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check--blue\" d=\"M21.28,37.76L21.28,37.76c-0.64,0-1.26-0.26-1.71-0.71l-9.96-9.96c-0.95-0.95-0.95-2.48,0-3.42c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0\n\t\tl8.24,8.25l16.97-16.97c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0c0.95,0.95,0.95,2.48,0,3.42L22.99,37.05C22.53,37.5,21.92,37.76,21.28,37.76z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Attract and retain clients while leveraging firm branding and referral networks.<br \/>\n<svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check--blue\" d=\"M21.28,37.76L21.28,37.76c-0.64,0-1.26-0.26-1.71-0.71l-9.96-9.96c-0.95-0.95-0.95-2.48,0-3.42c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0\n\t\tl8.24,8.25l16.97-16.97c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0c0.95,0.95,0.95,2.48,0,3.42L22.99,37.05C22.53,37.5,21.92,37.76,21.28,37.76z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Manage workload, finances, and business development effectively.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f5f5;padding: 20px;margin-bottom: 40px\">\n<h5><strong>For Platform Firm Owners<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check--blue\" d=\"M21.28,37.76L21.28,37.76c-0.64,0-1.26-0.26-1.71-0.71l-9.96-9.96c-0.95-0.95-0.95-2.48,0-3.42c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0\n\t\tl8.24,8.25l16.97-16.97c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0c0.95,0.95,0.95,2.48,0,3.42L22.99,37.05C22.53,37.5,21.92,37.76,21.28,37.76z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Build and scale a firm that attracts top legal talent.<br \/>\n<svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check--blue\" d=\"M21.28,37.76L21.28,37.76c-0.64,0-1.26-0.26-1.71-0.71l-9.96-9.96c-0.95-0.95-0.95-2.48,0-3.42c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0\n\t\tl8.24,8.25l16.97-16.97c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0c0.95,0.95,0.95,2.48,0,3.42L22.99,37.05C22.53,37.5,21.92,37.76,21.28,37.76z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Optimise revenue-sharing models to boost profitability.<br \/>\n<svg version=\"1.1\" class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><g><path class=\"o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check o-icon-clio-inline-checkmark__check--blue\" d=\"M21.28,37.76L21.28,37.76c-0.64,0-1.26-0.26-1.71-0.71l-9.96-9.96c-0.95-0.95-0.95-2.48,0-3.42c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0\n\t\tl8.24,8.25l16.97-16.97c0.95-0.95,2.48-0.95,3.42,0c0.95,0.95,0.95,2.48,0,3.42L22.99,37.05C22.53,37.5,21.92,37.76,21.28,37.76z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Leverage legal technology to improve efficiency and compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why consultancy law is the future<\/h2>\n<p>By <span style=\"background-color: #daf1ff\">2026, 33% of UK lawyers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> could transition to a consultancy model. Why?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #daf1ff\">Greater flexibility and autonomy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014lawyers want more control over their careers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #daf1ff\">Law firm consolidation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014traditional firms are changing, making consultancy an attractive alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #daf1ff\">Tech advancements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014legal technology enables seamless remote working and client management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"background-color: #daf1ff\">Revenue-sharing model growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014platform firms offer a structured, profitable alternative to traditional firms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">This guide provides practical, expert-backed strategies to help you succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal 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