Burges Salmon, a leading independent UK law firm, has launched a new financial wellbeing initiative in partnership with Octopus Money, offering employees personalised money guidance as a workplace benefit.

Since introducing the program, nearly 30% of the firm’s 1,200 UK-based staff have already scheduled time with financial experts—highlighting both the demand and Burges Salmon’s forward-thinking approach to employee wellbeing.

This initiative builds on the firm’s wider investment in its people. In January 2025, Burges Salmon was named ‘Best Law Firm to Work at’ by RollOnFriday for the fourth year running and maintained its Platinum ‘We invest in people’ accreditation, placing it in the top 5% of organisations recognised by Investors in People.

The collaboration with Octopus Money comes as financial wellbeing climbs the corporate agenda across the legal sector, amid competition for talent. More than half of the UK’s Top 100 law firms have flagged employee turnover as a potential threat to their ambitions over the next two years.

Alice Bretherton, Chief People Officer at Burges Salmon, said: “We recognise that mental health and money problems can often be intricately linked and as a business we want to create a safe environment so our people can have access to confidential advice and a range of resources to help them achieve their financial goals. Our partnership with Octopus Money aligns with our firm’s Wellbeing Strategy and supports and enhances our people’s financial health and security.”

The introduction of financial coaching reflects the legal sector’s wider efforts to embed responsible leadership and align with ESG values, which are increasingly shaping firm strategy and talent retention priorities.

Ruth Handcock, CEO of Octopus Money, said: “Law firms, like many employers, are aware of how financial stress impacts productivity, wellbeing and retention. By offering money advice, firms are sending a clear message to their people: we care about you beyond your billable hours. This support is designed for everyone, from new joiners to seasoned professionals, recognising that busy, high-pressure careers often leave little time for personal financial planning. This isn’t just a benefit, it’s a proactive investment in people’s futures.”

Burges Salmon joins eight other firms – including Simmons & Simmons, Fieldfisher, Browne Jacobson and Osborne Clarke – in partnering with Octopus Money to help their people achieve their money goals, from managing day-to-day finances to long-term planning.