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The Right Structure for Your Independent Legal Practice

Whether you are a barrister setting up chambers, a solicitor launching a boutique firm, or a legal consultant advising internationally, the right company structure protects your assets, enables professional indemnity insurance, and streamlines client invoicing across borders.

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Who this is for

  • Barristers and solicitors establishing independent practices outside a traditional firm
  • Legal consultants advising international clients without a fixed firm affiliation
  • In-house counsel transitioning to independent consulting
  • Nomadic legal professionals who advise remotely across multiple jurisdictions
Pricing

One-time service fee. Government fees payable separately. Bar association approval requirements vary and are outside our scope.

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What's included

How it works

Step 1

Regulatory assessment

We assess your bar association membership and professional regulatory requirements before recommending a structure.

Step 2

Company formed

UK Ltd: 24-48 hours. US LLC: 24-72 hours. Both fully remote.

Step 3

Professional indemnity guidance

We provide guidance on professional indemnity insurance requirements for the new company structure.

Step 4

Banking and payments

We assist with professional business banking and client account management options.

Frequently asked questions

Can lawyers practice through a limited company?

In many jurisdictions, lawyers can practice through a legal entity such as a limited company, subject to professional regulator approval. In England and Wales, the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) authorises Alternative Business Structures (ABS) and Legal Disciplinary Practices (LDPs). In the US, professional corporations (PC) and limited liability partnerships (LLP) are common structures for law firm entities. We assist with the company formation; bar association authorisation is handled separately.

What is a barrister's chambers structure?

Traditional barristers' chambers in England and Wales are not partnerships or companies - they are sets of self-employed barristers sharing facilities. Some barristers also use personal service companies (PSCs) for their individual practice income. The regulatory requirements differ from solicitors' firms. We assist with the company formation element; Bar Standards Board rules and authorisation requirements are outside our scope.

Can legal consultants invoice without a company?

Yes. Legal consultants can invoice personally. However, using a company provides liability protection, may improve professional credibility with institutional clients, and separates business and personal finances. It also enables the company to employ you, which can have tax planning implications depending on your jurisdiction.

Which jurisdiction is best for an international legal consultant?

For most international legal consultants, a UK Ltd is the most universally recognised structure: the UK legal market is global, and a UK Ltd is accepted by law firms, banks, and clients worldwide. A US LLC is preferred for US-focused consultants. We assess your specific client geography and advisory areas before recommending a structure.

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Fixed price, real-time tracking, and expert handling, from first document to final approval.

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