We navigate change, so you can navigate your future.
Legalencia transforms your business from vision to embodiment.
Legalencia is about change.
We design and deliver sustainable change that drives law firms, in-house teams, and professional service businesses to the next stage of their journey.
We understand the external and internal pressure points that can create barriers to change, and we know how to break them down. We deliver that through positive stakeholder engagement, recognising that everybody needs to feel invested for change to be lasting and effective.
We are here to understand your ambitions - and realise those, with you.
This is transformation through intelligent change.
Click above to listen to Legalencia founder Sahar Farooqi, discussing the ‘Change Conundrum’.
Watch the full video from the Charlène Gisèle show here.
Our Core Areas and Services
Transformation doesn’t take place in silos and spans a range of different business areas, that is why we offer these core services:
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Whether you are expanding locally or internationally, or considering new service lines and teams – we have experience in office openings, sustainable scaling and strategic hires.
In respect of offices and new jurisdictions: from the business case, due diligence, regulatory considerations, hiring processes and finding premises, as well as set up and launch, these are all things we understand how to help you safely traverse and deliver. We also have particular experience in doing this across EMEA and ASIA.
In addition, our expertise covers those situations where your vision may include diversifying existing revenue streams and offering your clients new services; building that out, with the right people, so you can confidently and credibly launch.
Growth
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Transformation includes tech integration, and that can be a difficult space to navigate. We deploy extensive experience of (AI powered) tech integration projects, together with unique relationships with providers and vendors to help you both up-skill and adopt the technologies that will best suit your specific needs. From case management software to compliance and operational efficiency - we can help you find, and integrate the tech solution(s) that, without which, risk your business being left behind.
Technology
Leadership & Strategy
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From covering skill gaps to supporting transitions, our fractional leadership model offers short-term, periodic or project based executive support. Our expertise covers:
Chief of Staff;
Chief Strategy Officer;
Chief Operations Officer; and
Chief Transformation Officer.
We are also able to facilitate support in other areas at executive level with other roles, where we can recommend vetted individuals for what you may require.
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Whether the business is facing an unexpected and immediate challenge or wants to plan how to deliver its messaging more effectively in a crowded market, we can help - and that means both internally and externally. Our experience helps you put your best foot forward, whatever the circumstances.
We also offer targeted LinkedIn training, to individuals and teams, on how to enhance their online presence and leverage the potential of the world's leading online professional networking platform.
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Your board or Executive committee will boast strong experience but may need an external eye to occasionally steer or advise on a conversation or project. We offer that objectivity and discern in the room to help with the high level strategy that you are crafting. We also assist with revenue planning, milestone management and realisation.
People & Culture
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Culture is your organisation's life force and part of its integrity. We draw on over a decade's experience in empathetic leadership to help you safeguard what matters most.
We understand the central importance of a functioning culture that empowers your people, as well as knowing the cost of a culture that leaves staff disenfranchised and facing either burn out, or the exit. Whether it’s a stock take, subtle tweaks, or a full-scale overhaul - we are able to offer guidance.
We are also able to recommend industry leading, bespoke assessments which offer unique insights into the health and maturity of your business’ culture, with tangible recommendations for improvements.
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HR policies directly impact engagement, performance and retention. Sometimes these simply need an external review, or in some situations, they need to be refined.
Similarly, creating a sense of belonging, and showing both your people and your clients that you care, matters. We help organisations translate the good intent leadership often has around social responsibilities, into tangibles that resonate.
These policies can differentiate your brand; attract talent and future proof the sustainability of your business.
Additional Services
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The preparation and presentation of an industry event, together with delivery of relevant, memorable speeches and content is something we understand. We recognise that sometimes there's a need for impact and expression, which we can assist with. Whether that is providing the speaker or helping you plan, we can help. The right delivery, from the right person can improve both the message and attendance of your event.
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In England & Wales, the rules prevent the 'coaching' of witnesses who will be giving evidence in trial. That does not mean witnesses cannot be trial ready.
We therefore offer a bespoke service where we put your witnesses through their paces in factually distinct and wholly fictitious mock cross examination(s) at the hands of experienced counsel.
By the end, their ability to give cogent, clear evidence will be vastly improved. From body language to intonation - we know how to prepare a witness for the experience of giving evidence and as a result, the quality and value of their evidence to your client's case.
Our Founder
Sahar Farooqi is the CEO and founder of Legalencia.
Before founding Legalencia, Sahar was a barrister for fifteen years, specialising in international commercial dispute resolution. He has worked in global law firms, including as a partner, where he has co-founded two multi-million pound subsidiary businesses.
In addition, he has acted for FTSE 100 Companies, Insurers, UHNWIs / Family Offices, Government Departments (domestic and foreign) and Airlines. He has led strategic hires and growth plans across EMEA and Asia, including multiple new office openings and appointments.
In 2024, in an industry first, he was appointed as the Transformation Officer for a global offshore law firm, where he reported to the managing partner and worked with the firm’s c-suite and executive committee on aspects of transformative change strategies spanning: culture, growth, technology and communications.
Having been at the Bar, in international law firms and off-shore firms, he has a unique insight into the operational pressures faced by a diverse range of legal businesses in challenging, developing markets.
With over 45,000 followers on LinkedIn, he is a widely known and respected name in the legal industry, frequently key noting at events and conferences. He also sits on the board of Legal TechTalk - Europe’s leading event for transformation.
Sahar understands the nuance and difficulty in creating, finding support for, and implementing organisational change. He knows the challenges presented by stakeholders and the delivery required to satiate them.
Sahar believes in change, but helps businesses understand who has to be carried to make it work - and how to do it.
