What Michelmores Solicitors does

Michelmores LLP is a UK-based full-service law firm founded in 1878, headquartered in Exeter with additional offices in Bristol, Cambridge, Cheltenham and London (100 Liverpool Street). The firm operates as a private limited liability partnership authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA authorisation number 463401) and serves both enterprises and individuals, with disclosed practice areas spanning private wealth, real estate and agriculture, employment law, immigration, commercial disputes and cross-border enforcement, corporate and commercial advisory, and technology and innovation sector work. Customer segments include high net worth individuals and families, SMEs to PLCs, local authorities, government departments and third-sector organisations.

The firm delivers legal services primarily through direct engagement with lawyers, with hourly rate billing measured in six-minute units and Scope-of-Work documentation, supplemented by published indicative pricing for residential conveyancing, probate, immigration and employment tribunal matters. The technology stack is conventional and SaaS-based rather than proprietary: Legl provides digital client onboarding and identity verification, Stripe processes website payments, and standard marketing and analytics integrations (Google Analytics, Vuture, LinkedIn, Facebook) support lead generation. Michelmores holds ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications and operates with a £3 million per-matter maximum liability cap unless otherwise agreed. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, the firm has no parent company or external institutional shareholders, and no M&A or funding activity is referenced in the source material.

Distribution combines enterprise field sales with website enquiry funnels, supported by a content and events programme that includes the Employment Law Conference 2025, the Consumer Brands Horizons Summit 2025, an employment law podcast, and regular sector insights. The firm is recognised across 31 Legal 500 2025 practice area rankings, Chambers UK 2025 and 2026, and Who's Who Legal 2025, and was ranked 57th in the 2025 Social Mobility Employer Index. Notable mandate outcomes include recovering over US$9 million for a US satellite communications company in a cross-border dispute, securing a worldwide asset freezing injunction valued at over £23 million for a UK government agency, and settling a £30 million partnership dispute.

Name

Michelmores Solicitors

Legal name

Michelmores LLP

Website

https://michelmores.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1878

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Michelmores LLP is a UK full-service law firm headquartered in Exeter with offices in Bristol, Cambridge, Cheltenham and London, serving enterprises, government bodies, and high net worth individuals across private wealth, real estate, employment, immigration, disputes, corporate, and technology sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Exeter

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Rate Billing: The firm's charges are based upon an hourly rate charge for the time spent by lawyers. Short letters, emails and routine phone calls are charged at a minimum of 1/10 of an hour (i.e. one six-minute unit). All other work is timed in six-minute units and charged at the relevant hourly rate. Hourly rates are reviewed annually with effect from 1 May.
2. Fixed and Indicative Pricing Services: The firm publishes indicative costs for certain services including residential property conveyancing, probate, immigration, and employment tribunals. Fees reflect particular requirements and circumstances, with tailored estimates provided once the scope of work is understood.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michelmores is a full-service UK law firm (LLP) that delivers legal advisory services to both enterprises and individuals across multiple practice areas. Core offerings include Private Wealth, Real Estate (residential and commercial conveyancing), Employment Law, Immigration, Commercial Disputes (civil fraud, asset recovery, cross-border enforcement), Corporate Services, Agriculture sector advice, and Technology & Innovation sector services. Services are delivered via direct engagement with lawyers across five UK offices (Exeter, London, Bristol, Cambridge, Cheltenham) and supported by digital onboarding (Legl) and payment (Stripe) tools.

Product overview

Michelmores Solicitors is a full-service UK law firm operating as a platform-plus-modules architecture with multiple core practice areas serving enterprises and individuals. The firm's core offerings span Private Wealth, Real Estate, Employment Law, Immigration, Commercial Disputes, Corporate Services, Agriculture, and Technology & Innovation sectors. The product portfolio is complemented by service-specific modules such as 'Michelmores Home Advantage' for conveyancing clients. Legal services are delivered through direct engagement with lawyers, supported by digital tools including Legl for client onboarding and Stripe for payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Wealth Services
• Real Estate Services
• Employment Law Services
• Immigration Services
• Commercial Disputes
• Corporate Services
• Agriculture Sector Services
• Technology & Innovation Sector Services
• Michelmores Home Advantage

Quantifiable outcome

• Recovered over US$9 million for a major US Satellite Communications company in a dispute with a Nigerian entity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LeglcoreTechnology or IntegrationExternal service provider used for secure digital client and third party identity verification, online payments, and document sharing as part of the client onboarding process.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processor for processing payments through the website. Sets cookies (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid, m) to recognise customers and process payments.
• LinkedInminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional networking platform used for recruitment, content distribution, and advertising. Sets lidc, bscookie, bcookie, lang cookies and provides LinkedIn Ads ID syncing.
• FacebookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial media and advertising platform. Sets _fbp and fr cookies for targeted advertising and website usage tracking.
• Inclusive EmployerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to promote and encourage diversity and inclusion within the firm and the legal profession.
• Employers with a HeartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharter signatories committing to extended maternity leave and compassionate leave for neonatal care; first law firm to sign the charter.
• VisionpathcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Momentum programme to inspire disadvantaged students through workshops, mentoring, and skills development.
• StonewallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBTQ+ inclusion partnership to strengthen inclusion efforts and listen to people about support needed.
• 10,000 Black InternscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInitiative to provide internship opportunities for Black students and graduates, promoting diversity in the legal profession.
• PRIMEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial mobility charity providing work experience and pathways into law for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Pathways to LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgramme supporting students from non-traditional backgrounds into law careers through mentoring and educational support.
• Aspiring SolicitorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganisation promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession through access initiatives and career support.
• LeGaBesTminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLGBT+ legal professionals network partnership to promote visibility and allyship.
• Ethnic Solicitors South West NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partnership to support diversity and inclusion for ethnically diverse solicitors in the South West region.
• Law Society Diversity & Inclusion ChartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory to the Law Society's Diversity & Inclusion Charter, committing to promoting diversity within the firm and profession.
• Mindful Business ChartercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignatory committing to supporting mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michelmores
• Xx.com/mmcareers

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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