Business Details
37 Years
experience
Legal Costs & Pricing Consultancy for Law Firms
Burcher Jennings has been a leader in legal costs and pricing consultancy for over three decades. Founded by Martyn and Sue Jennings, our firm combines deep legal expertise with innovative strategies to help law firms enhance profitability and client relationships. Our team of former practicing lawyers and specialists delivers tailored solutions in costs drafting, pricing consultancy, and budget intelligence. With a proven track record of achieving up to 26% increases in client turnover, we prioritise transparency, reliability, and measurable results. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our long-standing client partnerships and industry recognition.We empower law firms to navigate complex pricing challenges and cost management with confidence. Our services are designed to streamline operations, reduce write-offs, and maximise revenue through data-driven insights. By aligning pricing strategies with client expectations, we help firms build trust and secure long-term success. Our unique approach integrates training, advocacy, and continuous support to ensure clients remain competitive in a dynamic legal landscape. With offices across the UK, we serve law firms nationwide, offering a personal and responsive service that sets us apart.
Services
Legal Costs Drafting
Pricing Consultancy
Budget Intelligence
Legal Aid Costs
Fee Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of experience in legal costs and pricing consultancy.
- Our team includes former practicing lawyers with sector-specific expertise.
- We deliver measurable results, including up to 26% increases in client turnover.
- Our services combine costs drafting, pricing strategy, and training in one package.
- We provide nationwide support with a personal, responsive service.
What people say
Efficient and personable
Fantastic support
Game changer
Best costs person
Excellent training
Services
Legal Costs Drafting
We provide precise legal costs drafting services, covering retainer agreements, budget preparation, and complex litigation costs recovery. Our experts ensure compliance with legal aid requirements and advocate for maximum recoverable costs. With a focus on accuracy and speed, we help law firms improve cash flow and reduce disputes through tailored strategies and continuous client communication.
Pricing Consultancy
Our pricing consultancy transforms law firm revenue models through value-based pricing strategies and bespoke training. We align pricing with client expectations while delivering measurable profitability improvements. With over 300 firms trained globally, our workshops address scope creep, write-offs, and client negotiations, ensuring sustainable growth through data-driven pricing decisions and practical implementation support.
Budget Intelligence
We deliver actionable budget intelligence to optimise law firm financial strategies. Our experts analyse cost structures and market trends to create realistic, profitable budgets. By integrating pricing insights with operational data, we help firms make informed decisions about resource allocation, risk management, and long-term financial planning while maintaining client satisfaction and competitive positioning.
Legal Aid Costs
Specialising in legal aid costing, we handle high-volume and complex cases including clinical negligence and family law matters. Our team ensures compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements while maximising recoverable costs. Through training and hands-on support, we help firms navigate CCMS systems, improve billing accuracy, and maintain proper documentation for successful claims and audits.
Fee Dispute Resolution
We resolve fee disputes through expert negotiation and advocacy, minimising the need for formal assessments. Our approach focuses on early intervention, clear documentation, and strategic communication to achieve favourable settlements. With extensive experience in Points of Dispute and court proceedings, we protect law firms' revenue while maintaining professional relationships with paying parties.
People
Martyn Jennings
Chief Executive
Martyn founded Burcher Jennings in 1989 after an equity partnership in private practice. With over 30 years in legal costs consultancy, he pioneered innovative pricing strategies that have transformed law firm profitability through combined costs and pricing expertise.
Sue Jennings
Co-Founder
As a solicitor and co-founder, Sue brought litigation expertise to establish Burcher Jennings' high service standards. Her focus on client needs shaped the firm's approach to delivering reliable, transparent legal costs solutions that address real-world practice challenges for law firms nationwide.
Richard Allen
Head of Pricing
Richard leads pricing consultancy with 40+ years' experience, including being one of the first Costs Lawyers to reach partner level in a solicitors' firm. His expertise in value pricing strategies has helped over 300 law firms improve profitability through client-aligned pricing models.
Michelle Barron
Costs Lawyer
Michelle specialises in civil costs and Legal Aid claims, bringing 15+ years of expertise as a qualified Costs Lawyer. Her work focuses on cost management and Court of Protection matters, ensuring clients achieve maximum recoveries through precise documentation and strategic advocacy.
Allistair Lang
Legal Aid Costs Manager
Allistair specialises in legal aid costing and CCMS systems, providing expert training and support to law firms. With extensive experience in public and family law costs, he helps clients navigate complex funding requirements while maximising recoverable expenses.
Questions
What makes Burcher Jennings different from other legal consultants?
We uniquely combine legal costs expertise with pricing strategy consultancy, delivered by former practicing lawyers who understand both sides of the profession.
How can you help improve our law firm's profitability?
Through value pricing strategies and precise costs management, we've helped clients achieve up to 26% increases in turnover while reducing client disputes.
Do you specialise in specific areas of legal costs?
We handle all funding methods including Legal Aid, with particular expertise in high-value clinical negligence cases and complex cost recovery matters.
What training options do you offer for law firms?
We provide Pricing Masterclass workshops and bespoke training on costs management, pricing strategy, and Legal Aid compliance for firms nationwide.
How do you handle fee disputes?
Our approach focuses on early intervention and strategic negotiation to resolve disputes efficiently, minimising the need for formal assessments while protecting your revenue.
Can you help with both contentious and non-contentious matters?
Yes, our services apply to all practice areas, with tailored solutions for both contentious costs recovery and non-contentious pricing strategy development.
