# Setfords > Setfords is a UK Top 100 ranked law firm with expert lawyers covering all major areas of England & Wales law including conveyancing, employment law, family law & business law. ## About Us > Setfords is the fastest-growing UK Top 100 law firm. We are a nationally recognised brand with over 1,000 people, including 650+ consultant lawyers available nationwide and 180+ support staff. Nearly twenty years ago, we became the first full-service firm in the UK to launch a consultancy model, pioneering a new way of practising law. Our platform law model offers flexibility for lawyers and a better service for clients. Our lawyers choose when, where and how they work and don’t report to anyone. We provide unrivalled back-office support that helps our consultants build their practice, including compliance, IT, admin, secretarial, marketing, business development, and more, so they can focus entirely on themselves and their clients. That model works for clients too. Clients have given us over 13,000 reviews on Trustpilot, with an “Excellent” 4.9-star rating, because our infrastructure enables lawyers to deliver outstanding, personalised service and the very best outcomes. Innovation has always been at our core. From pioneering our platform model to building one of the strongest tech teams in the industry, we like to stay ahead of the curve. And we continue to be at the forefront of the innovations that are transforming legal services. It’s no surprise that in the last two years, more lawyers have chosen to join Setfords than any other UK law firm, making our remarkable growth completely organic. ## Why Setfords Setfords is built to give clients the best legal advice. Our lawyers have more time to give their clients a personalised service thanks to our structure which enables them to work flexibly with comprehensive support. With over 650 consultants across the UK backed by a central support team, clients get expert advice from a qualified lawyer from start to finish at a competitive price. Our lawyers focus on service, not billing targets, which is why we’re trusted by thousands and rated 4.9 stars on Trustpilot. (https://www.setfords.co.uk/why-setfords/) ## Contact - [Contact Us](https://www.setfords.co.uk/contact-us/): Get in touch with our legal experts - [Find a Lawyer](https://www.setfords.co.uk/our-people/): Meet our team of qualified, experienced consultant lawyers. - [Locations](https://www.setfords.co.uk/locations/): With offices nationwide, Setfords makes expert legal support available wherever you are. ## Resources - [Insights](https://www.setfords.co.uk/insights/): Clear, practical guides from our legal experts on a wide range of legal topics. - [Newsroom](https://www.setfords.co.uk/in-the-news/): The latest news and stories featuring Setfords and our legal experts. - [Pricing at Setfords](https://www.setfords.co.uk/what-you-might-expect-to-pay-at-setfords/): What you might expect to pay with Setfords. ## Important Pages > Key pages and resources from our website - [CIFAS Marker Removal](https://www.setfords.co.uk/cifas-marker-removal-solicitors-for-individuals-and-businesses/): As this is such a complex area of law that can have a big impact for you or your business, it’s essential to choose the right solicitor to guide you through the process. At Setfords, our solicitors are here to advise you at every step of the way, from initially advice about whether removal is possible to putting forward a comprehensive challenge against the marker. - [Upheld Grievances at Work](https://www.setfords.co.uk/individuals/employment-law/upheld-grievances-at-work/): At Setfords, we have a team of dedicated solicitors who are experts in stress at work claims, including those made following upheld grievances. We understand that these claims typically arise from traumatic situations, and coming forward can feel daunting. We will be with you every step of the way, giving you the advice you need and guiding you through the claims process with sensitivity and professionalism. ## Recent Blog Posts > Latest articles and insights from our legal experts - [How much does a divorce cost? Your guide to divorce fees](https://www.setfords.co.uk/2024/11/05/how-much-does-a-divorce-cost-your-guide-to-divorce-fees/): Reviewed by Danelle Foley, Senior Consultant Family Law Solicitor. Last reviewed: July 2026. - [Break clauses: FAQs for residential tenancy agreements](https://www.setfords.co.uk/2024/05/15/break-clauses-faqs-for-residential-tenancy-agreements/): Some tenancy agreements include a break clause, allowing either the landlord or tenant to end the tenancy early, after a specified amount of time has passed. - [Civil Partnership vs Marriage: What’s the Difference?](https://www.setfords.co.uk/2024/01/22/civil-partnership-vs-marriage-whats-the-difference/): In the UK, there are two ways to make your relationship legally recognised. These are marriage and civil partnership. But what is the difference between them? - [A Guide To CIFAS Marker Removal: CIFAS Markers Explained](https://www.setfords.co.uk/2022/01/06/a-guide-to-cifas-marker-removal-cifas-markers-explained/): CIFAS stands for “Credit Industry Fraud Avoidance System”. It’s a not-for-profit fraud prevention membership organisation that manages an extensive database containing details of fraudulent conduct in the UK. CIFAS aims to reduce fraud and crime. Members come from various sectors and include the vast majority of financial institutions, who use it to report and access data about potential fraud and customers who represent an unacceptable risk to business.