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Mike Estill
Strategy consultant-turned-Kindleworth partner who focuses on business strategy and growth, helping partners design and launch boutique firms and advising on capital and scaling opportunities.
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Jan 13, 2026
• 41min
Why more Big Law partners are choosing to go it alone
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James Hacking, founder of Kindleworth, and Mike Estill, strategy consultant turned partner, explore a trend in Big Law—senior partners launching boutique firms. They discuss Kindleworth's support model that helps these partners transition smoothly. Topics include notable spin-outs like Pallas and Rosenblatt, the role of capital in easing startup friction, and the allure of niche markets. They stress the importance of owning a portable client book and the benefits of control and legacy, highlighting how technology and capital can shape successful new firms.
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