A message from Matthew Kilgannon

Our approach

We want to do things differently and see huge opportunity for a niche practice. The legal profession is undergoing massive change and we can see that new ways of working are driving that change.

Add in the desire of lawyers to work more flexibly and it soon becomes clear that “traditional” may soon mean “extinct”. The fight to survive for traditional firms means the focus becomes less about ‘doing the right thing’ and more about survival.

In creating something new, we can be (and are) fussy over who we recruit; only those who share our ethos and values will be of interest. 

When deciding how we want to treat clients, suppliers and each other, we have identified 5 core values:

What began as a one-person practice has grown into a dynamic firm of over 20. We have a strong core of highly regarded employment and immigration lawyers all supported by an experienced management team.

I created Kilgannon & Partners to challenge the rigid, outdated law firm model I know exists in the profession and which I (and several others) have experienced.

Excessive overheads, inflexible working practices and outdated practice management systems all drive unrealistic billing targets, and unhealthy workplace cultures, which have become normalised in the profession. I knew there was a better way and that’s why I set out to build a values-led, innovative law firm.

• We operate without politics, ego, or burnout.

• We don’t have unrealistic expectations.

• We support everyone through honesty and transparency.

• We focus on allowing our people to deliver what truly matters; excellent service with exceptional results.

• We are ambitious and committed to building on what we have created, growing our impact, expertise, and reach while staying true to the values that define us.

I am immensely proud of what we have built, which has only been achieved thanks to the support of everyone in the firm and I am truly excited about the firm's future.