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How UK Law Firms Can Reduce Costs with Dedicated Teams in the Philippines
Philip Murphy, CEO, Smart Outsourcing Solution
Published: 2 September 2026 · Last updated: 2 September 2026
A UK law firm can build a dedicated team in the Philippines without setting up a Philippine company, by using an Employer of Record (EOR). The firm chooses the employee and directs their work; the EOR is the legal employer locally, handling payroll, statutory contributions and HR compliance. Smart Outsourcing Solution charges a flat £150 per employee per month, with salary and contributions paid on top.
What work can UK law firms delegate?
Reserved activities and legal advice stay with authorised people in the UK firm. Suitable work includes conveyancing support, compliance and CDD collection, legal accounting, billing, client intake and administration.
How much does it cost?
All-in monthly costs run from roughly £900 for a legal administrator to £1,600 for a legal cashier, against UK salaries of £25,000 to £40,000. No percentage-of-salary charges, FX markups or termination fees.
What do the SRA and UK GDPR require?
There is no prohibition on overseas support staff, but the firm remains accountable for supervision, confidentiality and data governance, and stays the data controller.
