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Simon Elven at Tikit on the importance of transparency and trust to power SME law firms in 2020
What will it take to be a successful firm in 2020 and beyond? Trust will remain an essential component for firms that want to build longstanding and lucrative client relationships. What’s new is that, in 2020, technology will play a key role in building it. How so? Well, for example, the bedrock of trust in […]
Mandeep Kaur Virdee and Charlene Robinson at KaurMaxwell on how LexisNexis benefits a new SME law firm like theirs
KaurMaxwell started in early 2018 with the aim of getting the basics right, something many firms overlook, and providing a service with true value. To do that, founder and managing partner Mandeep Kaur Virdee says she wanted the firm to be as cost-effective as possible and to use technology to increase efficiency. “Basically, I want […]
Nick Hayne at Quiss on where cloud adoption sits on the future skyline for SME law firm operations
What better way to start the new year, and a new decade, than thinking about the future? Although there are many technologies that should, by 2020, be utterly ubiquitous among legal businesses, the cloud is one evergreen area of hesitancy for law firms. Or, maybe not. Nick Hayne, head of professional services at Quiss, notes […]
Nick Hayne at Quiss shares his top five software applications to help SME law firms to be more productive
Collaboration may have become a bit of a business buzzword in recent years, but the need to work more closely with colleagues and clients – often in different locations – has never been greater. Over 30 years of managed service experience has seen our technical teams specify, install, support and maintain just about every known […]
Kate Arnott at MHA breaks down some important topics to keep an eye on as 2020 rolls around
What does the future have in store for SME law firms? A changing marketplace driven by globalisation, technological innovation and automation, as well as a more flexible workforce that demands a better worklife balance, are all shifting law firms away from traditional business models. We’re also seeing niche practices entering the market, alongside changes in […]
Darren Gower at Eclipse says 2020 will be the year SME law firms truly embrace and leverage technology
2020 is the year your law firm finally embraces the power of technology – by introducing a case management system (CMS) into your practice. The UK legal industry is considered one of the world leaders in adopting digital solutions. Nevertheless, there are still hundreds of firms throughout the country that are operating in a more […]
Scott Brown at Accesspoint Media Services on the benefits of linking your PMS and website
When was the last time you stopped and thought seriously about your practice management system (PMS) and what it could do – or needs to do – to improve your firm’s ongoing business intel or efficiency? Let’s consider a key area of spend within the marketing budget – pay per click. The few firms adopting […]
Chris Cartrett at Aderant on three to watch in the next decade of delivery
It’s somewhat serendipitous that we’re now talking about the law firm of 2020. Looking back at recent years, it seems as though every industry has had its own version of a ‘2020 vision’ and, as technology leaders, we’re prone to constantly looking toward the future. At Aderant, we introduced the concept ‘Your Firm 2020’ about […]
SeeUnity CEO year end reflections and 2020 predictions
With 2019 nearly behind us, we caught up with Dan Anderson, SeeUnity CEO and Co-founder for his assessment of the past 12 months and his thoughts on what the future holds. Sum up 2019 in terms of growth and where SeeUnity has added the most value to its customers and business partners. We’re fortunate that […]
Aderant acquires Bellefield Systems to further expand cloud and compliance offerings
Aderant, a global leader in law firm software, announced today the acquisition of Bellefield, a market leader in helping lawyers recover more billable time and grow revenue. The acquisition is a continuation of Aderant’s commitment to cloud solutions for law firms and the growing market for compliance with Outside Counsel Guidelines (OCG). It further broadens […]
LEAP: what your legal tech should look like in 2020
John Espley, LEAP UK CEO, gives a snapshot of what you should be looking for from legal software to maximise your practice’s productivity in 2020 and beyond. If a customer wanted to see a lawyer ten years ago, then they would have had to call the firm’s office, talk to a receptionist and wait to […]
CTS discuss a drain on efficiency – how your law firm’s legacy software is holding you back
The previously cautious legal sector are now the ones who are creating a demand for SaaS products as they migrate from their core legacy systems to reap the benefits of cloud-based solutions. When it comes to Case and Practice Management (CMS and PMS) solutions, there are several pieces of software on the market that are […]
tmgroup: An interview with Foot Anstey LLP… what’s REALLY slowing down new build transactions?
tmgroup spoke to Rebecca Kibby, CEO – Conveyancing Services, and Yanthe Richardson, Senior Associate, at Foot Anstey LLP about the biggest roadblocks to meeting “that 28 day deadline” – and what could be done to address them, including: • Addressing the AML problem • Improving the lending process around New Build incentives • Better managing […]