List a London Law Firm on Cottlink

If you run a law firm in London, start with Premium at $6 a month on Cottlink: it adds a WhatsApp button and a verified tick to your profile. You can also list free on the Basic plan with your address, hours, services and the number your reception answers.

Quick answer

A London law firm listing on Cottlink should show the full address and postcode, opening hours, the SRA number clients look for, and how to book. The Soho profile for Sheridans on Wardour Street shows how it looks. Compare paid plans on the pricing page.

Clients choosing a solicitor usually want to know three things before they call: that you are properly regulated, that you handle their kind of matter, and how quickly they can reach you. A directory profile that answers those questions plainly saves your reception staff repeat calls. This guide explains what a London law firm should include on Cottlink, what to leave out, and what each plan adds.

What should a London law firm include on its profile?

A London law firm profile on Cottlink should give the registered name, the office address with postcode, the main phone number, the regulator and registration number, and the practice areas in plain words. Clients can then confirm the firm on the regulator's register before they get in touch.

The Sheridans profile is a useful model. It names the firm as Sheridans Solicitors LLP, gives the Solicitors Regulation Authority number (8011321) and the company number, lists media, entertainment and technology work alongside corporate, employment, real estate, family and dispute resolution groups, and gives the office at 76 Wardour Street. The phone, +44 20 7079 0100, appears once, clearly.

Those fields are enough for a first check. Add opening hours if you publish them, the names of the departments a new client might ask for, and a short note on how to make a first appointment, whether that is a call, an email or a form. If the firm has more than one London office, give the address and number for the office this profile covers, so a client does not arrive at the wrong door.

What should a London law firm leave out?

Regulated practices in London should leave out anything their regulator would question: promises of outcomes, success rates and comparisons with named competitors. On Cottlink, stick to facts a client can check, such as your registration number, the services you offer and your published hours.

• No outcome promises. Describe what you do, not what result a client will get.
• No unverifiable rankings. Skip superlatives unless you can name the award and year.
• No out-of-date fees. If prices change often, invite clients to ask instead.
• No personal mobile numbers unless you want client calls on them.

The SRA wording is the same whether you use a free Basic profile or a paid plan. A Premium, Elite or Featured listing does not change what you are allowed to say. Keep the profile to the registered name, the SRA number, the work you actually do, and the contact details your reception uses.

How do you list a London law firm on Cottlink?

To list a London law firm on Cottlink, start with a free Basic profile, add the SRA number and the office facts clients need, then claim the listing so you can edit it yourself. Paid plans are optional and can be added later from the pricing page.

1. Create your listing at business registration, or claim an existing profile if one is already there.
2. Enter the registered name, the full address and postcode, the main phone number and the SRA number.
3. List practice areas in plain words, matching the work the firm actually does.
4. Add opening hours if you publish them, and a short note on how to make a first appointment.
5. Review the page for outcome promises or comparisons, then compare paid plans on the pricing page if you want a WhatsApp button or a verified tick.

Once the profile is live, check it whenever something changes: a new address, a new direct line, a change in practice areas, or a holiday closure. If the office closes between Christmas and New Year, say so, and add where clients should go for urgent help while you are closed.

How much does a Cottlink listing cost for a London law firm?

Listing a London law firm on Cottlink is free on Basic. Paid plans start with Premium at $6 a month, followed by Elite at $10 a month and Featured at $20 a month, all billed in US dollars through Paystack's secure checkout. Yearly billing is also available on each paid plan.

What each plan adds, from the pricing page:

• Premium, $6 a month: a WhatsApp button for appointment and enquiry messages, a verified tick, and placement above free profiles.
• Elite, $10 a month: Premium plus a gold Elite card, a carousel of up to five photos of your reception or meeting rooms, and a place in "Top in your area".
• Featured, $20 a month: Elite plus the first slot in your category and in "Featured near you", open to no more than 10 businesses per category.

Is Premium worth it for a London law firm?

Premium suits a London law firm whose reception already takes bookings and enquiries by phone or WhatsApp. For $6 a month, Cottlink adds a WhatsApp button so clients can message about appointments or a first consultation, a verified tick, and placement above free profiles in London results.

Elite becomes useful once you have good photos of your reception or meeting rooms to show. Featured is for practices that want first position in their category, limited to 10 per category.

How do you keep a London law firm profile accurate?

Keep a London law firm profile on Cottlink accurate by checking it whenever something changes: new hours, a move, a new partner, or a change in the departments you list. Claim the listing so you can edit it yourself, and review it at least every few months.

Holiday closures matter too. If the firm closes between Christmas and New Year, say so, and add where clients should go for urgent help while you are closed.

Frequently asked questions

Is listing a London law firm on Cottlink free?

Yes. Basic is free. Paid plans start with Premium at $6 a month.

Should I show my SRA number?

Yes. A registration number lets clients check you on the regulator's own register. The Sheridans profile shows how the SRA number sits next to the office address.

Can clients book through WhatsApp?

Premium and above add a WhatsApp button to your profile, so clients can message your practice.

Can I pay yearly?

Yes. Yearly billing is available on Premium, Elite and Featured.

What if my firm already has a profile?

Claim it, then update the hours, services, SRA number and phone number yourself.

About Cottlink: an online business directory running since March 2024 with listings in five countries. Basic stays free, you decide what your profile says, and paid plans go through Paystack. Running a hotel instead? See how to list a London hotel.

Ready to list your London law firm? Create your free listing on Cottlink, then compare Premium, Elite and Featured on the pricing page. For help setting up, email listings@cottlink.com or call +254 704 625 414.