Build your own high-value legal consultancy, without starting from zero
A faster and more structured way to build your own niche legal business
A new path for ambitious lawyers
Most lawyers spend years building experience, but remain stuck in systems that limit their income, progression and control.
This is a fundamentally different model—designed for lawyers who want to create modern legal businesses of the future.
track record & reputation
Since launching in 2022
We've supported hundreds of new and established SMEs, consultancies and professionals—many award-winning—primarily in the tech, knowledge and professional sectors.
Our clients include businesses led by former professionals from organisations such as Amazon, Gartner, Revolut, EY, Meta and the NHS, as well as entrepreneurs who’ve taken alternative paths.
They operate nationally and internationally, working with clients ranging from small businesses to blue-chip companies, including BCG, Red Bull, OpenAI and PwC.
Trusted by directors across the UK & internationally, since 2022
New vs old legal
Many lawyers feel stuck in their current careers
– Slow progression
– Limited upside
– No real ownership
– Time-for-money
– Legacy structures
Even flexible consultancy platform models can be fickle
The market is shifting faster than ever before
– Changing client expectations
– Commoditisation
– Consolidation
– AI disruption
– Uncertainty
Standing still is now the biggest risk
The New Legal model is built for this shift
– Ownership and autonomy
– Multiple income streams
– A proven structure
– Future-proofing
– Collaboration
A seat at the table and a clear path to Equity Partner
A faster, more structured way to build your legal business
Starting your own legal brand can take years and significant investment
– No reputation
– No systems
– No foundations
By becoming a New Legal franchisee, you're ahead of the game from day one:
– Instant credibility
– Proven growth model
– Full business infrastructure
What that means for you
Step into a proven commercial model and a brand that's on the rise
You’re not starting from nothing. You’re stepping into:
– a trusted, rising brand
– a proven commercial model
– a network of clients and partners
So instead of spending years building credibility, you have it from day one.
And you can focus on building a valuable business—not just doing the work.
Areas of opportunity
Deals &
structuring
Help clients structure deals
Partnerships & joint ventures
M&A & exit planning
Equity & ownership
IP &
technology
Help clients protect & monetise IP
Technology & IP advice
IP licensing monetisation
Trade marks & brand protection
Growth &
operations
Help with support & contracts
On-demand legal counsel
Scalable legal infrastructure
Modern contracts
Global & cross-border
Help clients with global complexity
Cross-border deals & structuring
International IP strategy & licensing
Overseas customers, partners, teams
Disputes &
risk
Help clients stay safe
Disputes & separations
Misuse of IP & information
Contract exits
Talent &
teams
Empower clients' teams
Contractors & IR35
Employment & HR
Incentives & restrictions
How you can earn
Hourly
– Hourly: £195–£395/hour
– Bundles: bespoke
– Retainers: bespoke
Fixed & estimates
– Tier 1: £495–£990
– Tier 2: £1,237.50––£1,980
– Tier 3: £2,475––£4,970 +
Retainers
Develop retainers tailored to your clients, and earn recurring income
Training
Earn from training clients and your peers in the ecosystem
Products
Sell your products to clients and peers in the New Legal ecosystem
Subscriptions
Create your own unique subscription offers for ongoing legal support
How do I make money?
Three main ways:
Consultancy work you deliver
Legal work you originate (even if delivered by others)
Deals and opportunities (fees, revenue share, equity over time)
This allows you to move beyond pure delivery, and start building a business that generates income beyond your own time.
How much can I earn?
Each franchise territory and niche is designed to support a viable, scalable practice.
Your income depends on what you build—the clients you win, the rates you command, and how you structure your work.
We work with you to define a focus that can realistically support your income goals.
We support you to:
– build a strong client base
– refine your positioning and pricing
– increase your rates over time
– create multiple income streams
Some operators aim for £100K.
Others build towards £300K–£500K+ over time.
Your earnings will depend on how you balance:
– your time
– the work you originate
– and how you leverage the support, structure & systems provided
Can I earn from work I don’t personally deliver?
Yes.
If you originate work:
– you can participate commercially
– even if another person delivers it
This is a key difference from traditional models.
What you get
Profile &
positioning
Own your niche
– Your own niche and positioning
– Personal brand support
– Web profile on the New Legal site
Growth & business development
Get growing
– Marketing strategy and execution
– Sales and business development training & support
– Access to partnerships and opportunities
Infrastructure & operations
Operate professionally
– Company setup
– Operational support
– Systems, tools and processes
Tools &
assets
Access docs & tools
– Template bank
– Contracts, clauses & policies
– AI (quoting/drafting)
Legal & specialist support
Access lawyers to support you
– Access to junior, senior and specialist lawyers
– Support on complex matters
– Legal admin support
Your first year
Develop your foundations
Months 1–3
Define
– Define your niche
– Curate your network
– Build your pipeline
Months 4–6
Refine
– Refine your offerings
– Secure clients & partners
– Improve sales & marketing
Months 7–12
Build
– Double down
– Increase rates
– Ramp up earnings
Is a New Legal franchise right for you?
New Legal is for lawyers who are
(1) New solo consultants (3+ PQE or equivalent) who want to become legal business owners, and do something new and exciting with significant upside potential
(2) Already operating a small or solo consultancy practice and want to bring in new energy, resources and operational support to take your business to new heights under the New Legal brand
Who is this for
(1) Solo lawyer
You're aware of the opportunity to operate as a legal consultant but understand how hard it is to scale a practice on your own.
(2) Consultancy owner
You're already operating a practice and are overwhelmed or facing a plateau or decline and would like a safe pair of hands to help with growth, operations and delivery. We will work with you to develop your role – one that adds the most value – and this differs from person to person.
This could be for you if these apply:
– You want to move from delivery to ownership
– You're motivated by long-term value and stability
– You're ready to take responsibility for your own pipeline and growth
– You enjoy being client-facing
– You want to be involved in the business community
– You'd like to build your own practice
– Want more control and upside
– Enjoy working solo and with others
– You're willing to win work and build relationships
Who this is not for
This is probably not for you if these apply:
– You want to focus purely on technical delivery
– You’re uncomfortable with business development or visibility
– You expect a fully done-for-you pipeline
– You need a guaranteed salary from day one
– You’re not ready to take ownership of outcomes
We don't presently support: family, immigration, litigation, conveyancing law, or any reserved activities
Do I have the right experience?
We operate a unique collaboration model:
You can access senior or junior lawyers to support you
Whether that's for:
– a second opinion or sounding board
– sign-off on documents or advice
– assistance with your workload
Your peers at New Legal are here to support you at every level, at any time.
You're not just acquiring a legal franchise. You're securing your future, starting with trust and credibility today.
Ready to build your very own legal consultancy of the future?
Questions?
Frequently asked questions
Is this a franchise?
Legally, yes – you would purchase a franchise.
Commercially, it’s different*
*SUMMARY
(1) It’s designed as a high-end, partner-track franchise model designed for the legal space, not a typical “off-the-shelf” franchise.
(2) You start as a licensee during an initial period so that you and us can decide if there's a fit
(3) After that if we both agree to proceed, you would become a Franchise Partner
What kind of lawyers is this for?
Typically:
– 2–8 PQE (or equivalent experience)
– commercially minded
– frustrated with traditional firms
– aware of shortfalls of consultancy platforms
– motivated to build something
More important than PQE is mindset:
– willing to build relationships
– willing to generate work
– want ownership and upside
Do I need to bring clients with me?
No, but you can.
You’ll have the opportunity (and support) to:
– build your own pipeline
– develop relationships
– generate opportunities
You’re supported with:
– business development
– personal brand
– marketing
– training
– systems
How do I make money?
Three main ways:
Consultancy work you deliver
Legal work you originate (even if delivered by others)
Deals and opportunities (fees, profit share, equity over time)
This is not just about billing your time.
Can I earn from work I don’t personally deliver?
Yes.
If you originate work:
– you can participate commercially
– even if another person delivers it
This is a key difference from traditional models.
What support do I get?
You’re supported with:
– personal brand and niche positioning
– marketing and content
– business development guidance
– training and playbooks
– access to partners
– specialist support across practice areas
– junior or senior support
We operate together.
What is the partnership track?
Typically:
Year 1: build your practice
Once you hit clear, agreed milestones: become Partner
Then, once further agreed milestones are hit, progress to Equity Partner
This is based on:
– performance
– pipeline
– commercial contribution
What makes this different from consultant platforms?
Consultant models give freedom—but often:
– no real support
– no growth engine
– limited upside beyond your own work
This model combines the best of all models:
– ownership
– autonomy with structure
– support
– partnership and equity pathway
Who provides me with legal support?
Junior and senior lawyers working with New Legal
– Some lawyers operate entirely by themselves
– Others need support from us to help with different elements of service delivery
– We provide the kind of support you need to operate your practice safely and profitably
– We provide support centrally and via partners
Is this right for me?
Who this is for
Lawyers who want to build their own practice.
– Want more control and upside
– Willing to win work and build relationships
– Think commercially
Who this is not for
– Anyone not willing to invest in themselves
– Anyone not willing to embrace change
– Looking for a salary from day one
– Want work handed to you
– Prefer not to do business development
Do I have the right experience?
We operate the unique sandwich model:
Seniors above. Juniors below.
Whether that's for:
– a second opinion or sounding board
– sign-off on documents or advice
– assistance with your workload
Your peers at New Legal are here to support you at every level, at any time.
Can I stay solo or do I need to grow my team?
You're welcome to do either.
The model allows for you to subcontract to your peers so you don't have to take on your own team.
As the workload increases your role will evolve and we can support with overflow and specialist work as needed.
Examples of how we help clients
Case Studies
Often the work we do includes an element of commercial, IP, data and/or employment/HR
Case Study: Contracts for Global Podast (Multi-Award-Winning)
Businesses using real people’s stories, images or experiences — especially in the financial and healthcare space — face complex legal challenges:
handling sensitive personal data
obtaining valid consent and avoiding breaches of confidentiality
managing long-term content usage rights
protecting against legal and reputational risk
This case study explores how a platform structures:
video, photo and media consent
guest participation terms
IP and data ownership
It provides a high-level practical blueprint for:
legally compliant content platforms
media ventures
content businesses
1. Strategic Objective
2. Variable upside (platform-driven)
3. Operational Engine / Deliverables
4. Ownership / Rights Structure
Option 1: Lean / Early Validation (Starter Pack)
Case Study: multimedia publication and distribution venture
Multimedia podcast with global distribution across platforms
1. Strategic Objective
The agreement is designed to:
build a scalable content platform (podcast + media distribution)
acquire audience through third-party contributors (guests + businesses)
monetise content via multi-channel distribution
create a reusable IP and media asset library
enable educational and commercial use of sensitive real-world data (e.g. health-related content)
Interpretation:
This structure converts contributors (guests, businesses, participants) into a continuous content supply chain, while centralising all long-term value at the platform level.
2. Commercial Model
1. Fixed payments
Businesses may pay:
upfront participation or production fees (approx £0–£1,000 depending on scope)
additional fees for expanded deliverables (e.g. edits, extra content)
Payment typically:
due upfront
non-refundable except where legally required
Commercial implication:
de-risks production costs
ensures immediate cash flow
filters for committed participants
2. Variable upside (platform-driven)
No royalties or revenue share paid to contributors
Platform retains full monetisation rights:
advertising
sponsorship
partnerships
content licensing
educational distribution
Commercial implication:
asymmetric upside in favour of platform
contributors act as unpaid (or fixed-fee) content sources
strong margin expansion as audience scales
3. Data & content value layer
Collection of:
personal data
special category data (e.g. health-related content)
Content reused across:
media channels
educational resources
image libraries
Commercial implication:
builds a proprietary dataset + content archive
long-term asset value beyond original recording
3. Operational Engine / Deliverables
Core operational flow:
Platform:
organises and produces recordings
edits and distributes content
controls publishing and promotion
Contributors:
provide content (voice, image, opinions, experiences)
promote final output
ensure legal compliance of their contributions
Additional layer (business clients):
may supply:
employees
third-party guests
must ensure:
all consents obtained
legal basis for data sharing
Interpretation:
This effectively turns contributors into:
a content generation engine
a distribution amplifier (via promotion obligations)
a compliance buffer (they carry consent responsibility)
4. Ownership / Rights Structure
Key commercial point:
Each party retains pre-existing IP
BUT:
Platform receives:
perpetual, worldwide licence
rights to:
edit
publish
distribute
monetise
create derivatives
Applies across:
all media formats
all platforms (existing + future)
commercial and non-commercial uses
No obligation to:
publish content
maintain content availability
Special asset layer:
photographs and visual content:
stored indefinitely
used in image libraries
used for education + public access
This allows:
long-term reuse of content
repackaging into new formats
compounding value from a single recording
5. Exclusivity / Restrictions
Contributors are restricted from:
reusing programme content commercially
distributing unapproved clips
exploiting recordings without permission
Platform retains:
right to revoke sharing permissions at any time
full control over how content is used
Commercial purpose:
prevents content leakage
ensures all monetisation routes stay centralised
protects brand positioning and distribution control
6. Governance / Control
Platform retains:
full editorial control
discretion to:
edit content
remove segments
not publish at all
Operational controls include:
approval over final output
control over distribution channels
control over timing and promotion
Interpretation:
contributors supply content
platform controls narrative, timing, and monetisation
→ centralised media authority model
7. Risk Protection
1. Legal & content risk
Contributors must ensure:
no infringement (IP, confidentiality, defamation)
compliance with law and data protection
Businesses additionally:
indemnify platform for IP breaches
confirm all third-party consents
2. Data protection risk
explicit consent required for:
personal data
special category data
platform commits to:
UK GDPR compliance
controlled data access
secure storage
3. Liability caps
liability typically capped at:
approx £100 or total fees
Commercial implication:
strong downside protection
shifts legal and compliance burden outward
8. Termination Structure
Termination rights include:
for breach (with cure period ~14 days)
immediate termination if:
unlawful
unsafe
impossible
Key nuance:
termination does NOT unwind:
IP rights already granted
content already published
withdrawal of consent:
does not automatically require removal of published content
Commercial implication:
platform retains long-term value even after relationship ends
limited retroactive risk
9. Strategic Takeaway
The structure combines:
upfront monetisation (fees)
zero ongoing payout obligations
perpetual IP rights
contributor-driven content supply
Contributors function as:
content creators
distribution partners
The platform captures:
all downstream revenue
all reusable media assets
long-term value
Risk is minimised through:
liability caps
contributor warranties
strong consent frameworks
Result:
A high-leverage media platform model where:
cost of content creation is externalised
ownership is centralised
monetisation is uncapped
and content becomes a compounding asset base over time
Pricing — realistic ranges
How much does something like this cost?
Option 1: Lean / Early Validation (Starter Pack)
Best if you’re testing the model or pre-launch
ItemPriceLight contract (core contributor/business terms)£295Privacy Policy (UK)IncludedNDA (optional)£99
Total: ~£295 – £495
✔ Gets you live
✖ Won’t fully protect complex IP/data structure
Option 2: Growth Setup (MOST COMMON CHOICE ✅)
Best for your model based on what you’ve shared
ItemPriceMid–Complete contract (robust contributor + business terms)£495 – £990Data protection layer (handling health/sensitive data)included but may need upgradeAdditional agreements (e.g. subcontractors, partners)£99 – £495 each
Typical total: £700 – £1,500
👉 This is the commercially smart baseline for your setup because:
You’re centralising IP (high value)
You’re excluding revenue share (needs clarity)
You’re handling sensitive data (higher risk)
You’re scaling content reuse (future-proofing needed)
Option 3: Tailored Setup (HIGHLY RELEVANT HERE)
Best for scaling or investor-ready structure
ItemPriceFully tailored contract suite£990+Complex data + consent framework£195 – £495 (or hourly)Strategic structuring support (if needed)£195–£297/hr
Typical total: £1,200 – £3,000+
👉 This is where you get:
Proper handling of health-related data risk
Strong IP defensibility
Cleaner commercial enforceability
Investor-grade documentation
🧠 My recommendation (based on your setup)
👉 Primary pick: Tailored Setup (lean version)
Because:
Your entire model relies on IP control + consent validity
You’re not paying contributors ongoing revenue (needs to be watertight)
You’re dealing with sensitive personal data
You want long-term asset reuse
A weak template here could create:
IP disputes later
data compliance exposure
monetisation limitations
⚖️ Important (quick reality check)
This kind of structure can work very well commercially —
but it only works if the legal foundation is tight.
Otherwise:
contributors challenge usage
data rights get withdrawn
platforms block distribution
or deals fall apart later
✅ Next step (no pressure)
This is not legal advice — just helping you map options and pricing.
If you want to sanity-check this properly:
👉 Book a free 15–30 min call:
https://new-legal.com/
Or explore scenarios with the AI tool:
https://new-legal.com/ai
📩 Pro tip
When you’re ready, copy-paste something like this to speed things up:
“I’m building a multimedia platform with contributor-generated content, no revenue share, and full IP licensing, including use of sensitive data. I’d like a quote for a tailored but lean contract structure.”
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