On 4th November 2020, the Women in Residential Property network met for yet another engaging industry discussion; this time, about the future of the high street. Hosted by WiRP Chair Emma Vigus (also MD of mio), guest speakers Damian Sumner, Partner at Brasier Freeth, and Trevor Watson, Director at Davis Coffer Lyons, shared their first-hand […]

Over the past several months, law firms around the world have felt the impact of COVID-19, especially as they transition to a new world of remote work. The arrival of the pandemic has pushed firms to reimagine their work environments and think beyond the walls of the office to continue to provide clients with high […]

Today, BigHand has announced the release of BigHand Evaluate 2.9, the latest version of its progressive matter pricing and budgeting solution, with improved use of historic data to inform new budgets, management of grouped budgets, and expanded central configuration features. BigHand Evaluate provides access to timely and comprehensive insight on legal transactions. The solution gives […]

Communication and collaboration tools have been critical to keeping law firms’ people working productively in lockdowns, and the solutions are now evolving further in anticipation of the need to manage processes and teams remotely on a longer-term basis. Video meetings and chat channels are now ubiquitous in home offices, kitchens and bedrooms around the world, […]

From training and development to investment in technology, how are leading law firms making best use of their historic data to improve the future pricing of work internally and communicate outcomes and challenges with clients more effectively? In this Briefing 5P 2020 webcast, the magazine’s editor-in-chief Richard Brent is joined by the pricing director of Eversheds Sutherland Annabelle Smith, […]

The answer to this question is both simple, yet complicated. The simple answer is marketing and to adapt your marketing strategy. But that’s where it gets complicated. When looking at your marketing strategy, it is always best to start from a position of what us marketers call customer centricity. Basically, think Atticus Finch – “You […]

iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced iManage Knowledge Unlocked, powered by RAVN was named winner of the “Knowledge Management Platform of the Year” award in the LegalTech Breakthrough Awards conducted by Tech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organisation that recognises the top companies for their groundbreaking technologies and products […]

Thomson Reuters today announced two new offerings, Thomson Reuters Marketplace and Thomson Reuters Legal Home, in its continued push to deliver solutions that simplify workflows. Thomson Reuters Marketplace, still in beta, is an online store where users can research, trial and purchase a wide range of trusted and tested solutions. The applications, solutions and services […]

Tikit, an Advanced company, today announced that its software, Partner for Windows (P4W), has been selected by Bristol-based law firm, Watkins Solicitors. As well as being recognised as national leaders in the field of education law, Watkins are also now seen as one of the leading family law firms in Bristol and the South West. […]

We spoke to Elisha Burgil, New Business Manager at Taylor & Emmet Solicitors about the challenges they were facing when engaging and onboarding new clients and how Minerva has helped create an effective and compliant solution for all. 

It’s easy to overlook something as important as onboarding new clients when SME firms all continue to struggle with hectic work schedules, deadlines, and reduced manpower during a second lockdown. However, your firm could explore ways that will not only take the pressure off the team but also ensure that new clients are met at […]

BigHand is delighted to be named the winner of the ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award at the 2020 British Legal Technology Awards, and to be Highly Commended for ‘IT Vendor of the Year’ at the UK IT Industry Awards. The Annual British Legal Technology Awards acknowledge and reward excellence in Legal Technology and IT Security […]

We are almost two weeks into Lockdown v2.0. This time around it feels different. It is both easier and tougher to deal with in equal measure. The courts have remained open, but lots of appearances are delayed with much activity conducted virtually,  we can remain working and ‘open’, but can no longer have face to […]