Spencer West Enters the US Legal Market
A New Chapter for Fee-Share Law Firms
Spencer West, the award-winning UK-founded international law firm, has officially launched its US operations – offering a redefined way for lawyers to practice and succeed.
With proven success and a trusted reputation across the UK, Europe, and beyond, Spencer West has entered the US legal market, led by a homegrown female founder with a vision to change things for the better. Through its unique model, fee-share done differently, the innovative firm is rooted in sustainability, balance, and the belief that lawyers deserve to work on their own terms, while receiving considerable support to grow their practice.
At a time when lawyers are wary of fee-share firms that prioritize investor returns over lawyer autonomy, Spencer West stands apart. The firm remains privately funded and led by lawyers, for lawyers, focused on creating an innovative, values-driven law firm where legal professionals can thrive.
Starting with offices in San Francisco and New York, the firm has launched on both the East and West Coasts in an exciting new chapter for its burgeoning global legal offering, which already boasts more than 320 Partners worldwide, specializing in 34 practice areas across 17 jurisdictions.
“We’re not fully replicating the UK model in the US. We’ve combined best practices and unique solutions so our lawyers can build these offices for the US market organically,” said Debra Vernon, Spencer West’s US Managing Partner and Founding Partner, based on the West Coast.
“I wanted to be part of something innovative and dynamic, and Spencer West is exactly that. The firm’s footprint is ideal for cross border opportunities, and has the structure and platform in place to deliver the resources lawyers need to build their practice.”
“Our vision is simple but bold: to create a community where lawyers are supported, respected, and given the tools to succeed—while being able to live a balanced, fulfilling life. “This has been vision for a number of years and it is thrilling to see all the elements come together.”
Marc Halsema, leading the firm’s presence in New York, added: “Lawyers in the US are ready for a firm that actually listens to what they need – a firm that empowers them to work smarter, deliver exceptional client service, and lead a fulfilling life. That’s exactly what Spencer West is building here.”
Spencer West launched in the US in the heart of San Francisco’s financial district and in midtown New York. The firm chose locations close to their client base on each coast.
The firm is actively recruiting entrepreneurial lawyers across the US who are looking for something different—something better.
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