Ellis Whittam
Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety support for UK employers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
£2.0m Valuation: £2.0m 0.1x EV/Revenue 0.6x EV/EBITDA | Acquisition | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| GBP | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | 12 % | 8 % | 12 % | 10 % | (2 %) | 23 % | 11 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 4 % | 2 % | 11 % | 20 % | 22 % | 18 % | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | - | (2 %) | 6 % | 14 % | 13 % | 11 % | 11 % |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| R&D % of revenue | 28 % | 26 % | 29 % | 37 % | - | - | - |
Source: Company filings or news article
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Ellis Whittam provides fixed-fee, unlimited support services in Employment Law, HR, and Health & Safety, primarily targeting UK-based employers. The firm was established in 2004 by Mark Ellis, a solicitor with a background in employment law. Ellis's vision was to offer a proactive and commercially-focused alternative to traditional, hourly-billed legal services, which he perceived as often reactive and expensive for businesses. This model allows clients to access ongoing advice and support for a predictable annual fee, helping them manage legal risks and compliance without facing unexpected costs.
The company's client base spans various sectors, including education, care, manufacturing, and retail, with a focus on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organizations. Its service offering is comprehensive, combining a dedicated legal advisory team with practical, hands-on support. For instance, in addition to telephone and email advice, the service includes drafting bespoke employment contracts and handbooks, on-site safety audits, and representation in employment tribunals. A key component of their service is the EW Assist software, a platform that helps clients manage HR and safety documentation, track employee data, and access a library of resources.
Operationally, Ellis Whittam functions as a professional services firm, generating revenue through annual subscription fees for its bundled services. This recurring revenue model provides financial stability and fosters long-term client relationships. The firm has achieved significant milestones, including being named in the London Stock Exchange Group’s ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain’. A major turning point occurred in December 2020 when the company was acquired by Marlowe plc, a UK leader in business-critical services and software. This acquisition integrated Ellis Whittam into a larger group, expanding its resources and market reach while maintaining its core service proposition of providing expert, fixed-fee professional support. Following the acquisition, Deven Thakrar was appointed as the CEO.
Keywords: Employment Law, HR Support, Health & Safety, Compliance Services, Fixed-Fee Model, Legal Advisory, SME Services, Professional Services, Marlowe plc, Subscription Service