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.

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Why BD matters for lawyers.

Law is a competitive industry. To win the work you want, you need to be visible, credible and genuinely likeable — because clients choose lawyers they know, trust and feel connected to.

My mission is to make business development enjoyable and effective for every lawyer, not just the natural networkers. In an age of AI, the human factor has never mattered more.

If BD feels uncomfortable, awkward or simply not your job, you are not alone. I help lawyers find an approach that fits them, turning BD cynics into confident BD champions.

Leah smiling in sunglasses at a sunny legal community event
Leah with a lawyer at a coaching session
Leah with a legal community member smiling together in a modern office
Leah with a legal community friend smiling together at an indoor networking event

Common barriers to BD

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.

We'll design a plan that fits around your diary, and weave BD into your everyday interactions with clients, community and colleagues.

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 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.

Kind feedback.

I recently met with Leah for a 'rebrand session' and she was amazing! Leah has a brilliant understanding of the people she works with and that no one size fits all. She helped me to work within the parameters that I was comfortable with, but also encouraged me to push myself. Her assistance has led to real tangible results.

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

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

Real BD in action.

Small group BD coaching session with lawyers gathered around a table sharing ideas
BD strategy planning wall covered in pinned notes, plans and post-its
Leah speaking to a room of lawyers at a community BD event
Leah with three legal community members standing together outside a City of London office building on a sunny day

Start 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

BD Boost Session

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

  • +2 hrs, in person
  • +Profile revamp & positioning review
  • +Fresh professional photographs
  • +Client engagement & networking advice
  • +Clear next steps to take away

£300 one-off

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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
6-month support

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

£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 - connections, conversations and croissants!
  • + BD Without Barriers - legal events that are accessible, comfortable and enjoyable for all
  • + Founders Lounge - a breakout space for law firm founders, and those building brilliant businesses around them
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