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Law Firms for Sale

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East & West Midlands
Reference: S1185
Type: Partnership (Conveyancing-focused, on all major panels)
Location: Midlands
Details: This partnership is based in the Midlands and has been operating since 1978. It has
93% conveyancing work plus matrimonial, probate, and wills. The PI is an annual policy that
renews every October. Its turnover is £767k, with a net profit before tax of £150k. WIP is
£45k with 206 open and live cases.
The team comprises two solicitors, one legal executive, one conveyancer, two secretaries,
and two cashiers. The firm is on all major panels and is CQS certified. The owner will
consider a part-time consultancy. The asking price is £130k. A property is available by
separate negotiation and offered at £600k.
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Hertfordshire
Reference: S2010
Type: Conveyancing Solicitors
Location: Hertfordshire
Details: This practice is well established and has virtually no competition within the
geographical area. The turnover is circa £1 million and is predominantly conveyancing with
an excellent claims history. The PI premium is competitive and is set for the next 18 months.
The main Partner will remain with the practice for a reasonable time to ensure a smooth
transition to the new owners.
This is an excellent opportunity to acquire a profitable conveyancing practice in a fast
expanding commuter town.
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London (Greater London)

Reference: S1268
Type: Crime Focused Law Firm (LAC contracts)
Location: London
Details: This London-based LLP, founded in 1985, operates from a property owned by the
directors. The property is available for sale or lease (short or long-term). The firm generates
a turnover of £2.4m, with WIP of £1m from crime and £270k from family law. Net assets
stand at £427k with a net profit before tax of £150k. There are 1,000 open cases. The
workload comprises 50% crime, 30% family, 15% conveyancing, 5% probate and housing.
The team includes 10 in crime, 9 in conveyancing, 5 in family, 1 in housing, and 3
administrative staff. The firm is on all major lending panels. They hold CQS accreditations
and have LACs in crime, family, and housing. The PI cover is £60k, with renewal due in
September 2025. The conveyancing department may be sold separately. Asking £600k

Reference: S1264
Type: Legal Services Ltd Company
Location: West London & Dubai
Details: This Legal Services Company, located in West London, is authorised and regulated
by the IAA (Immigration Advice Authority), formerly the OISC (Office of the Immigration
Services Commissioner).
The workload is split between 65% Immigration & Asylum and 35% Corporate & Commercial
matters. The PI insurance was renewed in August 2025 at £972 per annum. The company's
turnover exceeds £430k, with a net profit before tax of £237k. They have served over 1,000+
clients and have 250 open cases managed by 1 solicitor, 1 practice manager, 1 paralegal, 4
barristers, and 26 part-time consultants. They have also passed the Specialist Quality Mark
audit.
The Ltd company also has a Legal Aid contract for Immigration & Asylum with the Lord
Chancellor, potentially allowing them to generate a turnover between £750k to £1 million
per annum.
This sale also includes a UAE firm, located in Dubai, licensed for Legal activities; General
counselling and advising, preparation of legal documents; Articles of incorporation,
partnership agreements, or similar documents in connection with company formation; Legal
consultancy; Corporate services; and Intellectual property registration.
The owner is moving abroad and seeking offers in excess of £1 million.

Reference: S1165
Type: Sole Practitioner (on all panels except Leeds and Kent Reliance)
Location: West London
Details: This sole practitioner has been based in West London since 1997. They offer
residential conveyancing, notary public, crime, debt collection, employment, immigration,
probate, and estate administration services.
The 2021 turnover was slightly down at £158k, but net profit increased from £71k to £125k,
including Bounce Back income. New management accounts to March 2025 show a profit of
£136k. They have no claims history, and the PI renewal has been secured. WIP is over £20k.
The team consists of one solicitor and one paralegal. The solicitor will consider ongoing
consultancy before retirement, and the paralegal will stay if required. The firm is on all
panels except Leeds and Kent Reliance, and it has no legal aid contracts. The solicitor owns
the property and is offering secured rental if required or possible sale at market rates. The
asking price for the practice is £89,000, and the property is estimated to be worth around
£450k.
Reference: S1042
Type: Will Writing Company (Holds 105,000 wills)
Location: London
Details: This London-based will-writing company holds nearly 60,000 wills in storage, of
which they are named executor on 14,000. They have 105,000 will in total.
The company is fully digitalised, and wills bank clients have paid £600 each for the extensive
services offered. The company also offers LPAs, PPTs, and Trusts, with high client referral
rates. Probate sales are currently running at £500k, with projections over four years totaling
£2.74m based on existing revenue streams. Asking £2.1m
Reference: S2004
Type: Mixed Services Law Firm
Location: London and South Coast
Details: This firm, with a turnover of £10 million, is seeking exit and succession planning.
Reference: S2005
Type: Mixed Services Law Firm (legal aid and 30% crime)
Location: Middlesex
Details: This mixed services law firm includes 30% crime with family and children protection
legal aid contracts. The owners are seeking an exit.
The firm has a turnover of £1.2 million with no debt and is asking £750k.
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Manchester (Greater Manchester)
Reference: S1237
Type: Ltd Company Law Firm
Location: Manchester
Details: Established in 2014 and operating in a property leased from the directors. This
Manchester Ltd company has a PI premium of only £5,300. Their PI is renewable in
September 2025, and they have no claims history.
The turnover exceeds £248k with a profit of £40k. WIP stands at £61k in clinical negligence,
dental negligence, industrial disease, RTAs, EL & PL, and housing disrepair, with a pipeline of
£858k and a 12-month forecast of £360k. Four solicitors are working part-time with a fee
sharer.
The firm is for sale in its entirety, or the owner will sell 50%. Asking £300k for 50% of the
shares.
Reference: S1241
Type: Sole Practitioner with admin staff (on 3 panels)
Location: Rochdale
Details: Established in 1983 and based in Rochdale, this business is for sale with a short
term leased office. The workload is 4% commercial conveyancing, 19% residential
conveyancing, 14% non-litigious matters, 31% probate and estate administration, 3% wills
(2,400 held), 27% trusts, and 300 executorships.
The PI is £15k per annum and will be renewed in June 2025. They have had no claims.
Turnover is £195k with a net profit before tax of £36k from 308 open cases and 192 live
cases, resulting in a WIP of £16k.
There are two admin staff. The firm is on three panels via Lender Exchange, with no legal aid
contracts. No post-sale consultancy is required. The firm is offered at £70,000.
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North West
Reference: S2003
Type: Law Firm (with Estate Agency)
Location: North West
Details: A circa 1 million turnover highly profitable general practice looking to be acquired.
The business has been established circa 200 + years and has limited company status. The
firm generates over 30% profit margin with no bank borrowings.
The firm offers conveyancing, wills and probate, LPA’s, matrimonial and has its own Estate
Agency. The firm has circa 5000 wills in store, which have not been subject to any marketing
exercise.
The building is owned by the two directors and can be purchased or leased by the new
owner.
Extremely good claims history with competitive professional indemnity premium.
The directors would, if required, remain with the business for a period to facilitate a smooth
transition to the new owners.
This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to enter the North West market or for
someone to expand their existing business. The client is asking for £500k.
Reference: S2011
Type: Law Firm (Ltd)
Location: Cheshire
Details: A circa £1 million turnover highly profitable law firm based in Cheshire, is looking to
be acquired. The business has been established for over 100 years and is a limited
company. The firm generates a substantial profit margin with very small bank debt.
All the work is generated by local reputation and covers residential and commercial
property, private client, with some litigation, crime and court of protection work.
Extremely good claims history with competitive professional indemnity premium.
The owners would, if required, remain with the business for a period to facilitate a smooth
transition to the new owners.
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Scotland
Reference: S1258
Type: Scottish Sole Practitioner Ltd (Immigration Law)
Location: Glasgow
Details: Established in 2021 with the Law Society of Scotland, this sole practitioner
converted to a Ltd company. The practice operates from a rented office, which is leased
until June 2025. The lease will run until sale, then a variable 5-10 year lease will be available.
The firm specialises in immigration law.
Their PI cost is £6,800 until 1st November 2025, and they have a zero claims history.
Turnover of £300k and a net profit before tax of £188k.
It holds an extensive referral database, with a WIP of £60k and 65 open live cases. The
solicitor is willing to stay for a 12-month handover. Our client is asking for £150k.
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UK-Wide
Reference: S2001
Type: Shell Law Firm (25 Lender Panels)
Location: UK
Details: This Law Firm Shell is SRA Regulated, and on 25 lender panels. It has professional
indemnity insurance in place, with no history of claims. It comes with manageable debt and
the vendor is asking for £50k. It also has an established and professional website.
The shell has no tenancy restrictions or requirements, and can flexibly operate from any
location. Both the COLP and COFA may temporarily stay on.
Reference: S1158/1
Type: Shell Law Firm (SRA Regulated Ltd)
Location: UK
Details: This SRA-regulated Ltd company was incorporated in 2011. As it has never traded, it
is exempt from PII obligations. PII can be acquired by the buyer, subject to their needs. The
shell is for sale at £80,000.
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Wales
Reference: S1246
Type: Sole Practitioner
Location: North Wales
Details: This sole practitioner has been in business since 2000 and is looking to retire. The
office is held on a month-by-month lease. A workload of 21% residential conveyancing, 5%
commercial conveyancing, 4% commercial & corporate, 4% debt collection, 46% probate
and estate management, and 20% general matters. The firm holds 1,100 wills, with a PI
premium of £33k per annum due June 2025. The turnover is £194k with a profit of £100k.
There are 360 open cases with a current WIP of £17k, no employees, no panels, and no CQS.