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Legacy platforms still run critical operations in many law firms, but the demands placed on those systems have changed dramatically. Modern legal practices require speed, flexibility, and real-time insight. Systems designed for static workflows and periodic upgrades struggle to keep pace with how law firms now operate and compete.
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Quill invests in future cashiering talent with re-launched trainee scheme
The UK’s largest outsourced legal cashiering bureau, Quill, is re-launching its trainee scheme designed to breed the next generation of cashiers for its growing Pinpoint team. Quill’s purpose-built, unique-in-the-industry trainee programme combines on-the-job experience and peer support at Quill with classroom-based learning, and equips individuals with a recognised legal accounts management qualification upon course completion. […]
Sturdy systems: Why stability and responsiveness are central to great client service
It’s no question that the SME legal market, and wider legal market in general, is being hit with disruption and challenges – from client demands to demands from staff for improved legal services and means of delivery. Among all of that, law firms need to do more than just win the hearts of clients in […]
Enable secure Linklaters as latest PitchPerfect client
Enable Business Solutions is delighted to announce that Linklaters has entered into an agreement to use its flagship PitchPerfect proposal generation and content management software. Linklaters is the first magic circle law firm to become an Enable client. Enable are currently in the planning phase with Linklaters and anticipate the implementation of PitchPerfect to commence […]
Quill presents £3k+ to Anthony Nolan charity in memory of director, Peter Dye
Manchester-headquartered legal software and outsourced service provider, Quill, presented a cheque for £3,021 to blood cancer charity, Anthony Nolan, today. The money was generated from a recent fundraiser, the Salford Dragon Boat Race, held on 20th May at Salford Quays. Quill is well known for its generous charitable donations, having pledged circa £15k over the […]
Tikit’s success continues as three more UK firms choose P4W for practice and case management
Tikit, a global provider of technology solutions to legal and professional services firms, has today announced that O’Connors Legal Services Limited, DTM Legal LLP and VSH Law have selected Tikit P4W for practice and case management. Nigel Wallis, a director of O’Connors in Liverpool, commented; “we wanted to invest in the best technology to support […]
Thomson Reuters unveils new legal research platform with advanced AI: Westlaw Edge
Thomson Reuters today introduced Westlaw Edge, the latest advancement in legal research, providing legal professionals with the next generation of AI-driven legal search, exclusive new warnings for law that is no longer valid, unrivalled litigation analytics, and sophisticated new research tools that help legal professionals deliver results to clients faster and more accurately. Law firms today […]
DPS proud to sponsor Lawyers in Local Government awards
DPS is once again sponsoring one of most prestigious and coveted individual award, “Lawyer of the Year”. According to the Lawyers in Local Government website this award will “recognise outstanding achievement by a local authority lawyer/team demonstrating innovative and practical approaches to the governance of local authorities including openness, transparency, accountability and resilience.” The Lawyers […]
LEAP Legal Software opens its Dublin office
LEAP, the world’s leading cloud software provider for small to mid-sized law firms, announces it has recently opened an office in Pembroke Street Upper in Dublin’s legal district, headed by LEAP Sales Manager for Ireland, John Donigan. Having been operating in Northern Ireland for the past eighteen months the LEAP development team has been working […]
The status quo paradox: Aderant on why firms implementing change shouldn’t relax into complacency
The 2018 Aderant Business of law and legal technology survey finds that over half (57%) of business services roles feel “better” – some “much better” – about their law firms than they did just 12 months earlier. It’s undisputed good news – especially as just 36% said the same back in 2017. However, firms that […]
Clause for thought: How iManage RAVN is helping to build smarter businesses
We regularly hear that law firms are adjusting their strategies to offer clients more efficient and higher-value legal services. But it’s worth remembering that many of those organisations are under the same pressure to improve the experience of their own client base. Horia Selegean, head of revenue and margin assurance at BT, says: “As consumer […]
Growing smarter: Converge TS on driving company growth
After four years with Thomson Reuters Elite, Peter Gill (its ex-head of sales, EMEA), has joined legal-focused cloud provider Converge Technology Specialists (Converge TS). Its first chief commercial officer, he says the opportunity to add value to a business just beginning a new chapter in its growth story was impossible to turn down. At the […]
Repstor launches major recruitment drive to support soaring momentum and rapid growth
Openings at the top 15 Deloitte Fast 50 company span technical pre-sales, services delivery & product development The company specialises in integrated ECM Software that helps companies exploit their investments in Office 365/ SharePoint and other ECM content repositories including, M-Files, OpenText, Microfocus Content Manager, Box and many more Repstor, the ECM software specialist, has […]
The Hearing, part five – A legal podcast from Thomson Reuters
In episode 5 of The Hearing podcast Kevin Poulter is joined by Sir Rupert Jackson, Barrister, Lord Justice of Appeal and legal reformer. As well as his infamous reform of civil litigation costs, Rupert has authored some of the industry’s leading texts during his 50 year career. Now, back at the bar, he talks through […]