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The UK legal industry is undergoing a seismic shift driven by technological advancements and artificial intelligence (AI). For the first time in its nine-year history, Clio’s Legal Trends Report includes supplementary UK-specific research, shedding light on how law firms across Britain embrace these changes to meet evolving client demands and position themselves for growth. Here are the […]
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Prestigious New York law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed selects iManage Threat Manager to safeguard data
iManage, the company dedicated to transforming how professionals work, today announced that Hughes Hubbard & Reed (HHR) —one of New York’s most distinguished law firms — has selected iManage Threat Manager to better protect sensitive client data across its global offices. iManage Threat Manager leverages historical and contextual information in the iManage system to provide […]
Freeths contract confirms Quiss’s quality
Our deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by law firms has been further demonstrated with news that long-standing client Freeths Solicitors has renewed its Qworks managed IT support contract, following a 6-month competitive pitch process. Freeths offer businesses a reassuringly complete service, covering the bigger picture of commercial operations and dispute resolution. Headquartered in […]
Quiss has met Nelsons Solicitors standards
Contract renewals are an endorsement of the dedication and hard work undertaken by everyone in our business, which makes the new support agreements with Nelsons Solicitors very satisfying indeed. A top 200 full service UK law firm, Nelsons is recognised as a regional heavyweight providing legal services for businesses and individuals, locally and nationally from […]
Law firm Debenhams Ottaway appoints Quiss
The list of law firms choosing Quiss to deliver managed IT services has grown following a successful competitive pitch to 120 strong Hertfordshire based law firm, Debenhams Ottaway. Celebrating 250 years in business during 2017, it is a multi-service, innovative law firm, recognised for delivering an outstanding service to its clients with award winning legal advice, […]
HBR Consulting’s annual survey reveals law departments are striving for operational excellence in the midst of increased legal demand
As global organizations’ legal needs continue to increase, corporate law departments are adopting more innovative practices to better control outside counsel costs, according to the 2017 HBR Consulting (HBR) Law Department Survey, whose participant base primarily includes Fortune 500 level companies. The annual survey, released today, found the majority of law department respondents (82 percent) […]
Boats against the current: the rise of law firm operations leaders by HBR Consulting
This article was originally written by Nick Quil president at HBR Consulting. This year’s Annual Law Firm COO & CFO Forum focused on the ten years of change since the economic crisis of 2007. I had the pleasure of moderating the panel, “Boats Against the Current: The Evolving Law Firm Business Model” that included a diverse panel […]
Repstor storms into Deloitte Technology Fast 50 in eleventh place
Rapid growth catapults the company straight into the top 15, in its first ever listing Repstor revs up its recruitment drive in response to soaring demand for its Office 365-based approach to content management Repstor, the ECM adoption company that helps businesses exploit their SharePoint and Office 365 investments, has shot straight into the Deloitte […]
Advanced Legal is first to connect Billy Bot to barristers chambers
AI technology saves Clerksroom 200 hours per month, and now other chambers can benefit Billy Bot is one step closer to upturning legal traditions by digitising the barristers chambers. The Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based junior clerk robot, a project spearheaded by Clerksroom, can now be connected to barristers chambers using MLC chambers management software via a bespoke API built by Advanced. […]
Eclipse and hr inspire work together to develop a bespoke HR case management system
Buckinghamshire firm, hr inspire works with SMEs providing HR Outsourced Services and is currently implementing the Proclaim Software solution to deliver a bespoke HR Case Management system to better support its customers, provided by Eclipse Legal Systems, the UK’s leading legal software provider. Working with customers across a range of sectors, from public and private […]
Databarracks video: How to write a business continuity plan
Video length: 30mins 28secs Business continuity has a PR problem. From the outside, it seems boring, difficult, and not a priority. According to our 2017 Data Health Check, less than half of organisations with small IT teams (1-5) have a BC plan.
Intapp appoints PwC veteran Sanjeev Gandhi to lead Intapp Consulting
Intapp, a global leader in business applications for professional services firms, today announced that Sanjeev Gandhi has joined as Vice President and Head of Intapp Consulting. Mr Gandhi will be responsible for the delivery of consulting services, working closely with law firm leaders to develop technology, data and change management strategies to improve profitability and […]
DPS Software urges legal community to go ‘paper-lite’
Paper costs are huge and using paper copies of documents can be inconvenient at the best of times. Need five copies of the same statement? These are among the many strong reasons to reduce paper. “Get Paper Lite with DPS”, the webinar held by DPS Software on the 2nd November 2017 discussed how firms could […]
Fox Williams switch IT support to Quiss Technology
Further demonstrating our understanding of the unique needs of law firms, Quiss has been appointed to provide IT support services for law firm Fox Williams. Fox Williams is a commercial law firm based in the heart of the City’s business district. The firm is ranked in The Lawyer 200 and is top ranked in the […]
