Niche Moves in the South East

📍If you're a lawyer in Kent or Sussex wondering how to make your next move count, here’s an option: go niche.

It’s easy to assume most legal work flows from London, but that’s not the full picture. This South East corner of the UK is quietly seeing real growth in sectors that need sharp legal minds.

🍷 English wine is one. Vineyard planting has grown by 74%, with Kent accounting for over a quarter of that. And the legal work behind the bottles is just as complex as the product.

⚡Then there’s renewable energy. Sussex and Kent are attracting more green projects, from solar to wind farms. Add Gatwick into the mix, with its demand for immigration, employment and commercial expertise, and suddenly you’ve got a region full of niche legal opportunities many haven’t clocked yet.

If your current role feels a bit generalist (or you’re stuck on autopilot), this could be your moment. Specialising doesn’t mean limiting your career. Done right, it’s a chance to build expertise, earn an unrivalled reputation and corner the demand.

And if you’re not sure where to start – that’s where we come in.