Farleys hosts exclusive insight event with Lawfront chief executive Neil Lloyd

By Farleys Solicitors LLP

02 Feb 2026

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Farleys Solicitors welcomed a select group of valued contacts to our East Lancashire offices for an exclusive presentation from Neil Lloyd, chief executive of Lawfront.

Farleys proudly joined Lawfront as part of its expanding group back in 2022, and this event offered a valuable behind the scenes look at the private equity investment reshaping the legal services landscape.

Hosted at our new flagship offices on Shuttleworth Mead Business Park in Padiham, the session provided an opportunity for guests to hear directly from the leader at the forefront of Lawfront’s strategic growth.

Neil shared an insider’s view of the journey that has seen Lawfront become the UK’s leading legal consolidator, offering transparency into both the challenges and opportunities that come with building a market leading legal group.

Throughout the presentation, Neil discussed how Lawfront initially broke into the legal sector, outlining the vision that has powered the group’s success. He explored how consolidation is accelerating across the industry and how private equity backing is enabling firms like Farleys to strengthen their services, innovate more quickly, and respond to the evolving needs of clients.

Attendees also gained insights into how Lawfront’s investment model is creating meaningful opportunities across the board, not only for its member firms but for clients, partners, and the wider market.

Neil highlighted the potential for enhanced resources, improved client experience, and expanded expertise, all supported by a long term growth strategy.

What made the event particularly valuable was its focus on real world impact. This was not simply a corporate update but an opportunity to understand the forces driving change within the legal profession.

Neil provided context on how client expectations are shifting, how technology is influencing service delivery, and why forward-thinking firms are choosing to embrace consolidation as a route to sustainable growth.

Following the presentation, guests had the opportunity to network with peers from across the region, continuing the conversation in a relaxed and informal setting. The discussion sparked ideas around collaboration, strategic planning, and the future trajectory of the legal market.

At Farleys, we believe strongly in transparency and partnership. Events like this allow us to share our journey with those who support and work alongside us, and to ensure our network is informed about the exciting developments taking place within our firm and the wider Lawfront group.

Ian Liddle, managing partner at Farleys said: “We would like to thank everyone who attended and extend our appreciation to Neil for offering such valuable insight.

"We look forward to continuing these conversations and exploring the opportunities that lie ahead as part of Lawfront’s ambitious and fastgrowing network.

“If you didn’t manage to join us for our event but would be interested in learning more, please do get in touch; we’d be happy to invite you to our offices.”

If you would like to find out more about Farleys, Lawfront and the opportunities available, please reach out to our Business Development Manager, Stephen Bolton at [email protected].

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