Case Studies

Real results from
real UK firms

Every engagement is different — but the outcomes speak for themselves. Here's what measurable SEO growth looks like for solicitors across the country.

+214% avg. organic enquiry growth
94% client retention after 12 months
4-12x ROI across engagements

Aggregate performance
across all clients

These figures represent the average outcomes across our active solicitor client base, measured over the first 12 months of engagement.

+214%
Avg. organic enquiry growth
94%
Client retention after 12 months
4–12×
ROI range across engagements
6
Practice areas covered

What growth
looks like

Family law firm · Manchester

“Within 8 months we went from page 3 to consistently appearing in the Local Pack for our core practice areas. Enquiry volumes more than doubled, and cost per acquisition dropped significantly.”

+214%
Organic enquiries
Top 3
Local Pack positions

Partner, Family Law Team · 8-month engagement

Immigration solicitors · London

“We were spending heavily on Google Ads with no organic visibility. RankMyFirm turned that around in under a year — organic now outperforms paid across every key metric.”

+380%
Organic sessions
−60%
Paid spend dependency

Managing Partner · 11-month engagement

Criminal defence firm · Birmingham

“Our website was generating almost no inbound work. Within six months of working with RankMyFirm, we were ranking for over 40 criminal law terms in the West Midlands. The phone started ringing.”

+168%
New client instructions
42
Page-one keyword rankings

Senior Partner · 6-month engagement

Personal injury firm · Leeds

“Personal injury is one of the most competitive areas of legal SEO. RankMyFirm focused on long-tail, intent-driven content and local authority — and it worked. Enquiries from organic search now account for over half our pipeline.”

+290%
Organic traffic
53%
Pipeline from organic

Head of Marketing · 10-month engagement

Employment law firm · Bristol

“We needed an agency that understood the nuances of employment law content and SRA compliance. RankMyFirm delivered a content strategy that positioned us as the go-to firm in the South West for unfair dismissal and tribunal advice.”

+195%
Organic enquiries
Top 5
For 28 target terms

Director · 9-month engagement

Commercial solicitors · Edinburgh

“As a commercial firm, our SEO challenge was different — longer sales cycles, higher-value clients. RankMyFirm built a thought-leadership content programme that consistently brings in qualified corporate enquiries from search.”

+145%
Qualified leads from SEO
Return on investment

Managing Partner · 12-month engagement

How we measure
what matters

We don't chase vanity metrics. Every result on this page is measured against the metrics that actually affect your firm's bottom line.

01

New client enquiries

The primary metric. We track every enquiry that comes through organic search — calls, forms, live chat — and attribute it to the specific page and keyword that drove it.

02

Pipeline value & ROI

Where firms track matter values, we calculate the pipeline generated by organic search and compare it against your SEO investment to produce a clear ROI figure.

03

Rankings & local presence

Keyword positions, Local Pack appearances, and organic session growth are reported as supporting indicators — always in the context of how they drive real business outcomes.

94% retention
after 12 months

Our client relationships are long-term because the results compound. Most firms that start with us stay with us — and expand their engagement over time.

“The difference between RankMyFirm and our previous agency is night and day. They understand our industry, they understand compliance, and they deliver results we can actually see in our bottom line.”

Sarah T., Managing Partner · Family law, Manchester

“We've been with them 18 months now. Organic search is our number-one source of new instructions. The reporting is clear, the communication is excellent, and the results speak for themselves.”

James R., Senior Partner · Commercial law, Edinburgh

Common
questions

The questions that usually decide whether a firm books a call, starts with an audit, or keeps comparing options.

10 Questions answered clearly and without filler.

Can't find your answer? We'll point you to the right next step.

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01 Start here

Are these real client results?

Yes, every case study on this page represents real outcomes achieved for real UK law firms. The metrics shown — organic enquiry growth, ranking improvements, ROI figures — are drawn directly from our analytics and reporting. We are happy to discuss our measurement methodology in detail on a free consultation call.
02 Question

How long did it take to achieve these results?

Timelines vary depending on the starting point, practice area, and level of competition. Typically, firms begin to see measurable improvements in local visibility within 60–90 days, with meaningful growth in organic enquiries at the 4–6 month mark. The case studies on this page show engagement durations ranging from 6 to 12 months. We set realistic, documented timelines before any work begins.
03 Question

Can you guarantee similar results for my firm?

We cannot guarantee specific outcomes, and you should be wary of any agency that does. SEO results depend on many variables, including your starting position, the competitiveness of your practice area, your location, and the state of your existing website. What we can guarantee is a structured, transparent methodology and a team with a proven track record of delivering growth for UK law firms.
04 Question

Do you work with firms of all sizes?

Yes. Our client base ranges from sole practitioners and small high-street firms to mid-size regional practices and multi-office operations. The strategy is tailored to each firm's budget, ambitions, and competitive landscape. Whether you have two solicitors or fifty, the principles of effective legal SEO apply — and we adapt our approach to match your scale.
05 Question

What practice areas have you worked with?

We have delivered results across every major practice area, including family law, immigration, criminal defence, personal injury, employment law, commercial law, conveyancing, and wills and probate. Each practice area has distinct search patterns, competition levels, and content requirements — and we tailor our strategy accordingly.
06 Question

Can I speak to your existing clients?

In certain cases, yes. We can arrange confidential conversations with existing clients who have agreed to act as references, subject to their availability and consent. We respect our clients' privacy and will not share their details without permission. The anonymised case studies on this page are designed to give you a clear picture of the results we deliver without compromising client confidentiality.
07 Question

How do you measure success?

We focus on the metrics that directly affect your firm's bottom line: new client enquiries from organic search, pipeline value generated, and return on investment. Keyword rankings and organic traffic are reported as supporting indicators — always in the context of how they drive real business outcomes. Our reporting connects SEO activity directly to enquiry volume so partners can see the commercial impact clearly.
08 Question

Are the case studies anonymised?

Yes. We anonymise all case studies to protect our clients' commercial confidentiality. We include the practice area, location, and engagement duration to give you meaningful context, but we do not disclose firm names without explicit permission. This approach is consistent with our commitment to client privacy and professional discretion.
09 Question

What makes legal SEO results different from other industries?

Legal SEO is uniquely challenging due to SRA advertising regulations, the sensitivity of many legal topics, high competition for local keywords, and the fact that potential clients are often in distressing or urgent situations. Content must be authoritative, compliant, and empathetic. The competitive landscape also varies significantly by practice area — personal injury is far more competitive than niche areas like motoring offences, for example.
10 Question

Do you have results for my specific practice area?

Very likely. We have worked with firms across all major practice areas and many niche specialisms. Visit our industries pages to see how we approach SEO for specific practice areas, or book a free call and we will share relevant examples and benchmarks specific to your area of law and location.
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