A DIFFERENT KIND OF LEGAL CAREER
build the practice
you deserve
Grow on your terms—with the infrastructure, resources and
people of a well-backed firm behind you.
PARTNER REVENUE SHARE
75%
RISING TO
85%
on billings above £250k
A PARTNER-LED MODEL
independence shouldn't mean doing everything alone
Kingsley Wood is building a community of like-minded self-employed Consultant Partners who want to develop their practice with the infrastructure of a modern,
well-supported firm.
As part of the AIIC Group and a sister company to Taylor Rose, the firm combines the freedom of consultancy with established resources, operational experience and
a collaborative platform built for growth.
No
up-front costs
Full
core admin support
In-house
growth expertise
EVERYTHING AROUND YOUR PRACTICE
focus on the work,
we'll strengthen the rest
01 Market-leading
revenue share
Keep 75% of your total billings, rising to 85% on the portion billed above £250,000 per annum.
02 Core adminitration,
included
File opening and closing, engagement letters, AML checks, matter set-up and client invoicing are handled without charge.
03 Premium legal
resources
Full access to Practical Law and Westlaw is provided, with no licence fee passed on to you.
04 Business development
that shows up
Work with an in-house business development manager, new business team and marketing specialists on a practical growth plan.
05 Professional
protection
Your practice is covered by the firm’s comprehensive professional indemnity insurance policy.
06 Freedom without isolation
Choose the work you take on and build your practice without an exclusivity requirement, supported by a collaborative partner community.
Plus monthly Partner meetings, practical workshops, networking events, annual group events, operational training and responsive IT support.
SIMPLE, TRANSPARENT ECONOMIC
more of what you build
stays with you
Illustrative annual billings
£300,000
Illustrative Partner share
£230,000
before tax and personal costs
Calculated at 75% on the first £250,000 and 85% on the next £50,000. Figures are illustrative and do not constitute financial advice.
A CLEARER TRADE-OFF
see what changes when the platform works for you
| KW PARTNER | OTHER CONSULTANT | SALARIED | WHAT MATTERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| £230k ✓ | c. £210k | £100k salary | Income on £300k billings |
| Included ✓ | Fees may apply | Usually included | Core admin support |
| Included ✓ | Fees may apply | Usually includedvided | Legal resources |
| Hands-on support ✓ | Often self-led | Usually limited | Business development |
| No ✓ | Often | Yes | Exclusivity |
| Available ✓ | Fees may apply | Usually included | Junior legal support |
Indicative comparison based on the information published by Kingsley Wood. Terms at other firms will vary.
BUILD A TEAM. BUILD AN ASSET.
your practice can become bigger than your own time
Bring an existing team, recruit new talent or draw on junior legal support. Kingsley Wood’s recruitment and operating platform can help you scale with low overheads, create more time for business development and build a practice with potential capital value.
Kingsley Wood has a relaxed/friendly atmosphere, is innovative… much less stressful than working under the traditional law firm model.
No billing targets. You get to choose the cases that you take on.
Judith Rhule
Kingsley Wood Partner
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
what partners
usually ask us
Can I bring or build my own team?
Yes. Subject to the firm’s criteria, you can bring an existing team or build one with Kingsley Wood. The in-house recruitment team can help source paralegals, trainees and qualified solicitors.
Is junior legal support available?
Yes. You can collaborate with junior associates or use paralegal support on demand. The current model allows you to retain 40% of their fees.
What technology and IT support is provided?
Kingsley Wood provides case-management technology without passing on licence fees, together with IT support for the software and log-in needs connected with your work for the firm.
Is there a minimum billing expectation?
There is no traditional billing target. The firm’s current expectation is that a Partner bills at least £70,000 per annum from their second year.
Can I build capital value and later exit my practice?
Yes. The model is designed to let you build a practice with measurable capital value, with the potential for an internal or external sale and support through that journey.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
take your practice further
Tell us where your practice is today and where you want to take it. No hard sell—just a practical discussion about whether the model fits.
Phone number
+44 (0) 20 3551 8042
Our address
69 Carter Lane, London, EC4V 5EQ.
