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“It’s the best decision I’ve ever made. I only wish I had done it sooner”
“Excello offered invaluable guidance and support, managing the regulatory, administrative, and managerial aspects of launching and running a legal practice.”
“Excello Law understood my needs and aspirations: they gave me the freedom to build my practice my way.”
“Excello attracts like-minded Solutions for Sole Trader Law Firms: The Merger of HMA Law with Excello Law
In today’s challenging economic environment lawyers are increasingly finding themselves at a career crossroads, balancing the desire for autonomy with the need for support and resources. For Mo Afzal, an experienced commercial disputes and regulatory partner, this led to the decision to merge his firm, HMA Law with Excello Law at the close of 2023.
Reflecting on his decision to start his own firm in 2002, Mo shares, “I liked being part of a large law firm, yet I believed that there was a real lack of career progression, and I wanted the freedom to run my own law firm without any constraints and the inevitable office politics found in most large firms.” This desire for autonomy, coupled with a passion for delivering unparalleled legal services, lead Mo to create his own legal practice, HMA Law.
Although highly rewarding, the path of a sole trader came with its own difficulties. Mo recalls, “Running my own firm did have real challenges and in particular not having proper administration support and backup for clients due to ill health and holidays.” Despite the obstacles, Mo remained committed to his clients and ran his own hugely successful firm for over 20 years. It was this dedication that ultimately led him to seek a partnership that would allow him to focus solely on his legal expertise while ensuring comprehensive support.
Mo’s decision to merge with Excello Law was driven by the prospect of building his practice within a infrastructure that prioritised both autonomy and support. “For me, Excello Law was ideal in that I could concentrate my efforts in providing services to my clients without the headache of running my own firm,” Mo explains. The merger with Excello allowed Mo to transition to becoming a fee-share partner, with access to Excello’s full support services, as well as expertise from the wider lawyer network while retaining the freedom to shape his practice.
Navigating the transition process required careful consideration, particularly regarding client continuity and operational efficiency. Mo emphasises, “I had to consider the reaction of the clients and the practicalities of merging the practice without causing the day-to-day disruption to the needs of my clients.” However, thanks to meticulous planning from Mo and the Excello Law team, the merger was seamless, ensuring uninterrupted service for clients.
The benefits of merging with Excello Law have been manifold for Mo and his practice. “It has allowed me to focus on delivering my services to my clients much more easily with outstanding admin support at Excello,” he notes. Furthermore, the wider network of 200 lawyers across the full spectrum of practice areas at Excello Law has enabled Mo to enhance the breadth of services offered to his clients, ensuring comprehensive legal solutions tailored to their needs.
Mo Afzal’s journey shows the potential of merging with a law firm Excello Law. By finding a balance between autonomy and support, Mo has not only developed his practice but also reaffirmed his commitment to delivering excellence for his clients.