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Selling your law firm might be a good idea

Rob Green

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November 10, 2025


The legal market in South Africa is changing faster than ever.

Small firms and sole practitioners are being squeezed by rising administrative burdens, client churn, compliance demands, AI disruption, and the relentless fight for new clients and top talent.

We recently released our annual remuneration report on the South African Legal Market, the most comprehensive field research in the country, and the findings were sobering.

Across the 143-page report, our researchers saw mounting pressures on the SME market: Rising operational costs, late-paying clients, staff burnout, and increasing technological complexity.

For many, it is becoming harder to simply keep the lights on.

The Next Chapter for Law Firms:

Why Now is the Time to Consider Merging, Selling, or Expanding

Running a successful law firm has never been more challenging, or more rewarding. Whether you’re leading a thriving practice, thinking about succession, or ready for bold growth, one critical question arises:What’s the best way to secure your firm’s future and protect your legacy?

To read the full report please go to: https://robgreen.substack.com/p/whats-next-for-you-do-you-have-an

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