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AfterLaw

Planning life after exit

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Launching in 2026

AfterLaw is a new initiative inside rhubarbHive, designed to support law-firm owners after their exit — helping them plan the next chapter with confidence, purpose and balance.

Built for those approaching retirement or stepping back from ownership, AfterLaw will offer a curated pathway into what comes next.

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Why AfterLaw?

For many sellers, the business sale is only the first part of the journey.

The deeper questions are:

  • What does life look like after leaving the firm?
  • How do I plan financially, personally and professionally?
  • What do I actually want from the next 10–20 years?
  • What opportunities exist beyond practice?


AfterLaw will provide a structured way to explore these questions — long before, during and after the exit process.

What AfterLaw will include (2026)

AfterLaw will bring together support across:

Lifestyle and personal planning

Exploring new routines, balance, ambitions and direction after stepping back from ownership.

Financial guidance through trusted partners

Introductions to specialists in wealth, retirement and long-term planning (non-advisory and independent).

Business and project opportunities

Advisory, non-executive, mentoring or part-time roles for those who wish to stay connected to the profession.

Wellbeing, identity and transition

Guidance for those navigating the emotional and psychological shift out of practice.

Connections and community

A curated group of former firm owners who want to share ideas, experiences and opportunities.

Who AfterLaw is for

AfterLaw is being developed for:

  • Partners planning retirement
  • Sellers exiting through matchmaker⁺
  • Owners considering a transition in 1–5 years
  • Those wanting early clarity about their post-exit life
  • Individuals looking for purpose and structure after practice
  • Sellers who want reassurance beyond the deal itself


This is about helping people move forward with confidence — not just completing a transaction.

Launching 2026

Throughout 2026 we will:

  • Build the first AfterLaw framework
  • Introduce specialist partners
  • Develop curated resources
  • Shape the first AfterLaw pathways
  • Begin one-to-one transition conversations with selected owners


This will become a natural extension of the matchmaker⁺ process.

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Register your interest

If you are considering an exit in the next few years — or simply want to explore what life after law might look like — you can register interest now.

Early conversations will help shape the first version of AfterLaw.

77 active buyer law firms and growing!   40 law firms currently in confidential discussions.