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Lawfront has reported strong financial results for the financial year 25-26, which was driven both by three additional firms joining the group and continued investment in the existing group firms. Lawfront is now comprised of seven leading regional firms and over 1,500 staff members.
In addition to the acquisitions of Trethowans, Simpson Jones, and Gill Turner Tucker, Lawfront has continued to invest in its people, technology – including AI – and supporting infrastructure to ensure that member firms are able to provide best-in-class legal support to their clients. This includes equipping group firms with a suite of leading AI tools that have delivered efficiency gains.
As a result, Lawfront has benefited from continued growth across its member firms – all of which are trading profitably, including Slater Heelis and Brachers, which were acquired in the previous financial year
These investments have been underpinned by the completion of a refinancing from a consortium of banks, which drew strong support from lenders and investors and has significantly increased the business’ funding. This successful refinancing reflects the confidence lenders have in Lawfront’s market position, financial performance and growth strategy. Lawfront’s loan notes were also admitted to the Official List of The International Stock Exchange in June, providing further flexibility to fund continued investment and acquisitions.
Commenting on the financial year, Peter Martin-Simon, Chief Executive Officer of Lawfront, said:
“Our accounts for the last financial year reflect a group investing for growth: three acquisitions in the year, significantly higher turnover, and a successful refinancing since year-end that underlines lender and investor confidence in Lawfront. This external vote of confidence in our business reflects our internal ambition and we remain committed to building the leading national legal services group by equipping our regional firms with the tools they need to compete and succeed in today’s market.”