Energising legal business development.

Helping ambitious lawyers and boutique firms raise their profile, improve their credibility and engage more clients through coaching and BD support.

Leah in conversation with lawyers during a business development session

The barriers to BD and how to move past them.

It feels cringe or exposing.

Self-promotion can feel awkward, and you don't have to be personal or loud. I'll help you show up in a way that feels natural, genuine and professionally comfortable.

Stuck on what to write?

Together we will come up with ideas, stories and diverse content that keeps your audience engaged.

"That's marketing's job."

Marketing amplifies; BD connects. Your relationships and expertise are what clients buy, so let's make them visible.

Billable hours come first.

BD gets pushed aside when fee-earning is urgent. I'll help you build small, consistent habits that protect your time.

No time.

Even 15 minutes a week can create impact and momentum. We'll design a plan that fits around your diary, not another to-do list.

Risk aversion online.

Worried about what to write? We'll create safe, compliant content that positions you without exposing the firm.

Whatever is holding you back, I can help you overcome it and find a way to do BD, online and offline, in a way that feels comfortable for you.

Discuss ways to overcome your barriers to BD

How I energise your BD.

1:1 Coaching

Private, energising coaching for partners, senior associates and founders helping build a brilliant client base with confidence and momentum.

Small Group Sessions

Small group sessions for up to 3 people per group to keep the support focused and personal, turning BD from a chore into a shared, repeatable rhythm.

Ongoing BD Mentoring

A steady, energising partner in your corner, with monthly sessions, follow-ups and momentum between the noise.

Done-for-you BD

I make the introductions. Strategic outreach, curated meetings and warm pipeline-building that energises your firm's growth.

Branding & Messaging

For boutique firms ready to be energised and clear on their purpose, their niche and how they want to show up in market.

Community & Podcasts

Harbour Run Club, BD Without Barriers, Founders Lounge: networking that's energising, generous and accessible.

Feedback.

Leah brings a much-needed shift to business development, networking and relationship building in the legal industry. Engaging, authentic, and exactly what the sector needs.

Partner, Commercial Team, law firm

She demonstrates the rare combination of being highly energetic whilst remaining focused on measurable, sustainable outputs. A natural entrepreneur and a very talented business developer.

Senior Associate, Family Team, law firm

Leah's energy and enthusiasm is infectious. In a short time she made an impact on my working practices and those of my team, always on hand to help implement the ideas.

Director, SH&P

Leah recently delivered LinkedIn training to our team and was fantastic from start to finish. Her friendly, down-to-earth approach immediately put everyone at ease, even those new to LinkedIn or initially sceptical. The session was packed with practical tips on improving profiles, creating engaging content and making better use of visuals.

Partner, Head of Private Client, Law firm

If you want someone to go out there and win connections, raise awareness, bring the fun, generally muster up some excitement and interest, and do it all with a great attitude, Leah is that person. Loved working with Leah!

Senior Legal Leader

Leah is full of energy and ideas. Her supportive and encouraging nature has meant that she's very successfully taught a bunch of lawyers how to embrace and make the most of LinkedIn, and that's no mean feat!

Head of London Office & Partner, Law firm

Leah is like a breath of fresh air. Full of enthusiasm, she is passionate about business development and innovation. Nothing is too much effort for Leah, who will always go above and beyond. Thank you Leah. The Family Team will miss all your support and encouragement.

Family Law Partner & Mediator, Law firm

BD in action.

Group BD coaching session in progress
Strategy planning wall with pinned notes and plans
Leah speaking at a community event

The case for energised business development.

01

Referrals alone won't carry you.

Networks shift, contacts retire, sectors move. The lawyers who thrive are the ones intentionally building new channels long before they need them.

02

Clients buy people, not firms.

Technical excellence is the floor, not the ceiling. If your personal brand doesn't broadcast your niche, you're invisible to the best clients.

03

BD should feel like you.

Done well, business development is just generosity with structure. When it feels natural, you do more of it, and the results compound.

Working together.

Engagements are scoped to fit. These starting points are a guide, and every conversation begins with a free BD health check.

Single session · Catalyst

90-minute session

A focused in-person session, built around your ambitions, the catalyst for a sharper profile and a clearer plan.

  • +90 minutes, in person
  • +Profile revamp & positioning review
  • +Fresh professional photographs
  • +Client engagement & networking advice
  • +Clear next steps to take away

£300 one-off

Start here
3-month support

Quarterly partnership

Steady momentum over a quarter, with hands-on support between sessions.

  • +Monthly 90-min in-person × 3
  • +Follow-up tasks & check-ins
  • +Additional virtual support

£750 ≈ £250 / mo

Book a quarter
Best value · 6-month

Half-year partnership

Deeper, sustained work for the kind of change that takes a few quarters to land.

  • +Monthly 90-min in-person × 6
  • +Follow-up tasks & check-ins
  • +Additional virtual support

£1,200 ≈ £200 / mo

Go half-year
Day rates

Flexible firm support

Either on-site or active BD through networking, opening doors, attending meetings and making warm introductions.

  • +Half day on-site, £500
  • +Full day on-site, £800
  • +Group session (up to 3, 2 hrs), £500
  • +Bespoke options on request

From £500 per day

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Energising connections.

Being part of a community is a great way to meet new people, find support and inspiration. Come along to any of my community events and find a way to do BD that is enjoyable, useful, and comfortable for you. They are always inclusive and energising!

  • + Harbour Run Club, networking on the move
  • + BD Without Barriers, accessible, enjoyable networking
  • + Founders Lounge, for legal founders
Come along
Harbour Run Club birthday celebration outside a law firm
Strategy meeting with law firm partners
LinkedIn networking event at Freeths
Team-building workshop with Birketts and Freeths
Evening networking drinks with the legal community
Harbour Run Club at Bristol harbourside
Intimate roundtable discussion in a garden setting
Lively 1:1 conversation at a community networking lunch
Focused mentoring conversation at a roundtable session
Relaxed garden drinks reception with the BD community
Harbour Run Club members smiling after a morning run
Founders Lounge conversation in a cosy panelled room
Group selfie with the Harbour Run Club community