We are delighted to share that Trethowans has joined Lawfront.
Lawfront is a fast-growing legal services group, made up of leading regional law firms that have a strong brand for client service, a dedication to their people, and management teams that have a history of delivering profitable growth.
Trethowans organic growth has been impressive over recent years, with annual revenue hitting £30m last financial year. Highly ranked by Legal 500 and Chambers and recognised by the prestigious ‘The Times Best Law Firms 2025’ list. Our ambition is to continue this growth.
Joining Lawfront allows us to expand and improve the services we offer, further develop our people and increase our investment in technological advancements in an ever-changing industry.
Mike Watson, Trethowans Managing Partner, commented:
“Trethowans is a forward-thinking law firm, and our partnership with Lawfront presents an excellent opportunity to under-pin and accelerate our growth following a year in which turnover grew by more than 20%.
“Our excellent reputation in delivering high-quality, client centric, services and the strength of our commitment to our people and communities in which we work provide a solid foundation for continued success.
“With Lawfront’s support, we look forward to expanding the Trethowans brand within our existing office locations and beyond. Being part of a larger group while preserving our brand identity and culture is a distinctive feature of Lawfront that made this partnership very compelling.”
Neil Lloyd, Lawfront CEO, said:
“I am delighted to welcome another strategic partner to our rapidly growing group. Trethowans has such a strong brand and reputation in its region, and we are impressed with their own rapid growth and entrepreneurial, no-nonsense approach to legal services.
“Lawfront are increasingly seen as the leading consolidator in the regional full service legal market: backing firms’ management teams, preserving their client facing brands, enhancing the prospects of their people and bringing to bear considerable experience in marketing, IT, finance, people and compliance. The high-quality firms, such as Trethowans, that have partnered with Lawfront are testament to our leading position. We provide a very credible alternative to the equity partnership model of ownership, addressing concerns of succession, legacy and the scale of investment required to remain competitive. I really look forward to working with Mike Watson and his team to continue and accelerate Trethowans’s growth.”
To read the full press release from Lawfront, click here.
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About Lawfront
Lawfront provides legal services to individuals and businesses through leading regional law firms: Brachers, Farleys, Fisher Jones Greenwood, Nelsons, Slater Heelis, and Trethowans.
Backed by private equity fund Blixt, its vision is to build a high quality, national business, dedicated to its people, and retaining the very best in the profession to provide the very best possible service to clients.
Lawfront backs its regional firms to achieve their growth ambitions through investment in people, technology, cross-group collaboration and further local acquisitions, with the support of a highly experienced central team. For more information or interview requests, email [email protected].
About Trethowans
Trethowans LLP is a highly regarded UK Top 150 law firm, renowned for delivering exceptional legal services across the South of England. With a heritage dating back to 1866, the firm operates from offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Salisbury, Winchester, and a presence in London, offering comprehensive legal solutions to both businesses and individuals.
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Photo L-R: Axel Koelsch (COO, Lawfront), Mike Watson (Managing Partner, Trethowans), Neil Lloyd (CEO, Lawfront).
