Episode #4: The Stowe Story: Scaling a £80m Law Firm the Right Way
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Leading the Deal, Jeff Zindani sits down with Ken Fowlie, Chair of Stowe Family Law, to explore how a traditional regional firm has scaled into a national leader—now a £80m+ revenue business. Ken shares his journey from personal injury lawyer in Australia to leading large-scale legal businesses in the UK, highlighting his shift from legal practice into leadership and business strategy. A key theme is execution over innovation—success in legal services comes...
6 Jan 2026
Episode #3: How a Challenger Firm Beat Insurance Law at Its Own Game - Jeff Zindani with Gary Gallen
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Leading the Deal, we sit down with Gary Gallen, founder and CEO of Rradar,(@rradar ), to explore how a solicitor’s frustration with reactive legal services evolved into a national, investor-backed legal, insurance and risk management platform. Gary traces Rradar’s journey from its origins as a health-focused compliance business to a multidisciplinary group employing nearly 300 people and generating more than £24m in revenue. He explains how Rradar has taken...
24 Sept 2025
Episode #2: Building National Champions – Jeff Zindani with Axel Koelsch, COO of Law Front
Send us Fan Mail What does it take to build a truly successful law firm—and how can private equity accelerate that journey? In this episode, Jeff Zindani speaks with Axel Koelsch, Chief Operating Officer of Law Front, about the group’s distinctive strategy for law firm consolidation. While Axel doesn’t reveal the “secret sauce,” he gets to the heart of what matters: identifying performance drivers, avoiding cultural missteps, and scaling only from strong foundations. Law Front’s model i...
22 Sept 2025
Leading the Deal - Trailer for Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail What makes a law firm truly successful—and how can private equity help take it to the next level? In this episode, Jeff Zindani interviews Axel Koelsch, Chief Operating Officer of Law Front, on the group’s distinctive approach to law firm consolidation. Whilst Axel doesn’t give away the “secret sauce,” he explains what really matters: spotting high-performance drivers, steering clear of cultural red flags, and scaling only from strong foundations. Law Front’s model is a...
7 Aug 2025
Episode #1: Jeff Zindani on Law Firm M&A – In Conversation with Neil Rose
Send us Fan Mail With a record number of law firm deals over the past year, the UK legal sector is changing fast—and for good. Leading the Deal takes you behind closed doors with the people shaping that change. This audio-only series features candid conversations with law firm leaders, private equity investors, M&A advisors, and strategic consultants. From succession planning and cultural integration to post-deal challenges and spotting the next big opportunity, we reveal what it really t...
1 Aug 2025
Leading the Deal - Trailer for Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail The UK legal market is undergoing a transformation—and the numbers prove it. With a record wave of mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments, law firm M&A is no longer the exception. It’s the new normal. Leading the Deal is the new audio series that takes you behind the headlines, into the deal rooms, and face-to-face with the people shaping the future of the legal profession. Hosted by Acquira Professional Services, this series brings together law firm leader...
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