Whitehead Monckton has been featured in Legal Futures following its transition to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) – a move Managing Director Christopher Longden described as “a way of saying we are not for sale.”
In the interview, Christopher explained that the decision to transfer 92% of the firm’s shares into employee ownership reflects Whitehead Monckton’s commitment to independence, stability, and its people. With over 120 staff across five offices in Kent and London, the firm believes employee ownership strengthens both its culture and long-term sustainability.
He highlighted the benefits identified during the year-long transition process, including improved staff engagement, stronger retention, and enhanced governance through a newly formed employee council and trustee board
Christopher said:
“We are part of the fabric of Kent and it’s always drilled into us that we are the custodians of the firm… It’s a way of declaring that we are an independent business – we are not for sale.”
The feature also explores the growing interest in employee ownership within the legal sector and how Whitehead Monckton’s approach differentiates it from firms seeking private equity investment.
