Business Specialising in Legal Support Based in Weston-super-mare
£60,000
£146,000
£41,304
Overview
Relocatable
2010
- Excellent Reputation
- Very Loyal Customer Base
- Huge Growth Potential
- Low Overheads
Founded in 2010, this business specialises in supporting solicitors and other professionals in assisting, advising, and defending their clients.
It has grown steadily, employing freelance accredited legal representatives, and now provides ongoing services to over 20 legal practices across Avon & Somerset, Devon, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and South Wales.
Operating 24/7, it offers a wide range of legal services, including attendance at police interviews, submission of written reports to instructing law firms, full case coverage at main custody hubs within Avon & Somerset, and legal advice to voluntary attendees at interviews under caution.
Linked to the Law Society, this niche business is known for its reliability, unrivalled service levels, and long standing legal clients.
With the owners planning to retire, a valuable opportunity arises for a new owner to take over this well established business.
The ideal buyer does not need legal qualifications but should be capable of overseeing operations, instructing legal representatives, and ensuring compliance and service quality.
The core client base consists of 20+ solicitor firms in Avon and Somerset, primarily loyal repeat clients. The staff includes 2 full-time employees (the owners) and 3 freelance legal representatives who provide 24/7 cover.
The business is currently run from home, mainly serving Bristol & Somerset, with some work in the West Country and South Wales.
There is 1 formal contract and several understandings with firms for covering police station matters. The contract includes handling all police cases and out-of-hours calls for a firm. 1 firm arrangement covers 3-4 duty slots per month for one solicitor and 1-2 overnight slots for another. Another firm expanded their agreement to cover 50% of their duty slots and own client cases, equating to one week on and one week off. A duty slot, either 12 or 24 hours, involves receiving calls from a government call centre to represent clients anytime. The highly reliable 24/7 service ensures client retention through top quality representation.
Increasing online presence through targeted digital marketing, social media campaigns, and leveraging the business's excellent reputation can attract new clients.
Bringing on more accredited legal representatives can expand service capacity and reduce the load on current staff, enabling the business to take on more clients and cases.
There is a substantial market in Bristol, which remains under-exploited due to the current focus on Somerset. Expanding services more broadly into the Bristol area and beyond could significantly increase the client base.
There is an opportunity to cover Magistrates Court hearings and provide support to legal counsel at Crown Court. A qualified representative could handle multiple clients at initial Magistrates hearings, particularly on weekends, providing an additional revenue stream.
Adding support services for legal counsel at Crown Court could attract more solicitor firms looking for comprehensive legal support solutions.
Features
Key Information
- Core Clients: 20
Online Presence
Location
- Home Based
- Limited Competition