Professional services

Professional services firms are navigating a period of profound transformation. From evolving client expectations and digital disruption to increasing regulatory scrutiny and talent pressures, the sector is being reshaped by forces that demand agility, innovation and resilience. At KPMG, we work shoulder-to-shoulder with law firms, accountancy practices, and other professional services organisations to help them thrive in this dynamic environment.

Our multidisciplinary teams bring deep sector knowledge and practical experience to help clients unlock growth, realise greater value from their operations, protect their businesses from emerging risks, and attract and retain top talent. Whether you're looking to transform your front office, optimise your cost base, or future-proof your firm through strategic M&A or digital enablement, we’re here to help you lead with confidence.

Anna Purchas

London Office Senior Partner & Regional Chair

KPMG in the UK

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We Can Help You

At KPMG, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing professional services firms. Our solutions are designed to support your ambitions across four critical dimensions: Growth, Value, Protect, and Talent.

Achieve Sustainable Growth

We help firms expand into new markets, improve client retention, and enhance profitability through front office transformation including use of AI, strategic M&A, and working capital optimisation. Our teams have supported leading firms with mergers, international expansion, and private equity investment strategies.
Unlock Value from Your Operations

From legal operations and back-office transformation to technology modernisation and data governance, we help firms streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve decision-making. Our Powered Enterprise solutions and alliance partnerships with Microsoft, SAP, and Workday enable scalable, future-ready operations.
Protect Your Firm

In an increasingly complex risk landscape, we help clients stay ahead of regulatory change, strengthen internal controls, and build cyber resilience. Our risk transformation and cyber teams work with firms to embed robust governance and quantify risk exposure in meaningful ways.
Attract and Retain Top Talent

We support firms in designing compelling employee value propositions, modernising reward structures, and embedding inclusive employment practices. From partner remuneration to pay transparency and career path mapping, we help you build a workforce strategy that aligns with your business goals.

Our professional services insights

This article explores the future of professional services. The evolving landscape brings both challenges and opportunities, necessitating that firms adapt to meet the ever-growing expectations of clients. To address client needs and maintain competitiveness, professional services firms must undergo transformation.

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