Break Out. Build Something Better.

A legal consultancy platform for ambitious lawyers and legal teams

Own your future with DSW Legal

DSW Legal offers a legal consultancy platform for ambitious lawyers and established legal teams who want greater autonomy, stronger financial alignment, and the support to build something of their own.

Whether you’re frustrated by bureaucracy, looking for greater financial reward, or ready to build a firm around your own values, DSW Legal gives you the opportunity to do it with the backing of an established national platform.

Through our Breakout Incentive, we’re investing in ambitious legal teams who are ready to take the next step.

Do you want to be part of a network of highly successful, knowledgeable, and supportive colleagues?

Up to £50,000 per person available
Full back-office support
Keep your entrepreneurial freedom
Join an award-winning professional services network.

Up to £50,000 per person is available to help ambitious legal teams launch their own business.

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A different way to build a legal business

For over 20 years, Dow Schofield Watts has helped ambitious professionals move away from traditional firm structures and build successful businesses of their own.

Today, the DSW Group includes specialist advisory businesses across the UK, supported by a central team providing finance, compliance, marketing, IT, HR and operational support. Our platform allows partners and senior professionals to focus on what they do best: winning clients, delivering exceptional advice and growing profitable businesses.

We have built our reputation by giving entrepreneurial professionals the freedom to own their success, without asking them to sacrifice the support and infrastructure needed to grow.

"Dow Schofield Watts was a compelling fit for our goals. We could retain ownership of our business and have a level of independence while also benefitting from being part of an organisation that truly understands our sector and market. They have an excellent reputation for corporate finance in London, the North West and Yorkshire, and we had the perfect opportunity to segue into its model and brand."

Harry WalkerFounding Partner, Midlands Corporate Finance Team

"We have successfully built a North West due diligence offering which competes with that provided by the core international accountancy firms and supported the establishment of similar offerings elsewhere in the UK"

Ed BrentnallPartner DSW Transaction Services

"Since joining DSW in 2018 our business has gone from strength to strength. We have increased our client base through both contacts within DSW and also due to being able to operate under an established brand."

Ellen LittlePartner DSW Business Planning

"I did consider practicing on my own, or with my current Partner, but Dow Schofield Watts offered the right level of professional recognition in the market place without the administrative burden that goes with the territory in larger organisations."

Will BaxterPartner DSW Corporate Finance

Welcome to DSW Legal

DSW Legal has been created to offer lawyers a genuine alternative to the traditional partnership model.

Built on the success and reputation of DR Solicitors, our legal consultancy platform combines the independence of running your own practice with the backing of an established business that already supports thousands of clients nationally.

Instead of spending your time worrying about finance, compliance, technology or marketing, you can focus on your clients, your people and your growth.

You will benefit from:

Access to start-up funding
Marketing and business development support
Finance and billing support
Compliance and regulatory expertise
HR and recruitment support
Technology and IT
Mentoring from experienced business leaders
National referral opportunities
An established and respected brand.

The Breakout Incentive

Helping ambitious legal teams hit the ground running

Launching a new legal business is exciting, but it can also feel like a financial leap.

That is why DSW Legal has created the Breakout Incentive.

Alongside the regular support available through the DSW Legal platform, eligible legal teams can receive up to £50,000 per person to help fund the transition into their new business.

Everything is designed to remove the barriers that stop talented lawyers taking control of their careers.

Is this right for you?

The Breakout Incentive is available to selected legal teams who share our ambition to build something exceptional together.

This opportunity is designed for:

Established legal teams
Partners looking for greater autonomy
Lawyers who want to own their future
Teams with an entrepreneurial mindset
Specialists wanting to build their own practice without building all the infrastructure themselves

If that sounds like you, we’d love to start a confidential conversation.

Whether you’re simply exploring your options or already planning your next move, we’d be delighted to talk in confidence.

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Thinking about your next move?

DSW Legal supports entrepreneurial lawyers and established teams who want to build a legal business with greater autonomy, stronger support and a platform designed to help them grow.

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