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Aileen Johnson, director of knowledge at Charles Russell Speechlys, explores how AI is quietly reshaping the way lawyers learn and outlines why knowledge teams hold the key to ensuring the profession grows sharper, not shallower, as a result Learning in law firms has followed a familiar pattern for decades. Knowledge was built up over time, […]

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Hubshare goes from strength to strength with a record quarter and a new collaboration with Birkett Long
Following a record quarter at the end of last year, and its growth in general in 2018 where 19 clients signed up to their secure file sharing and collaboration platform, Hubshare signs up Birkett Long as their first new collaboration of 2019. Essex based law firm, Birkett Long, has selected Hubshare, from Nikec Solutions as its […]
Wilkinson Woodward selects Converge TS to provide private infrastructure solution
Converge TS, the cloud provider to the legal sector has been selected by Wilkinson Woodward to provide a fully-managed private infrastructure solution in preparation for the firm’s transition to a new Practice Management Software. The aim is to provide a more resilient and efficient IT environment in order to enhance productivity. Wilkinson Woodward has been […]
Central office services vs local administrative support—have you got it right?
The way law firms operate has changed substantially over the past decade. The sector has become more competitive, clients even more discerning, and the use of technology is slowly transforming many aspects of legal service delivery, and in some cases automating work that was previously the vanguard of fee earners themselves! Support structures have changed […]
Suppliers in the spotlight: A look at procurement priorities for law firms in 2019
Procurement plays an essential role in law firms’ ability to reduce and contain costs, manage risks and improve the level of supplier service delivery. Reflecting procurement’s rising value, a majority of law firms (67 percent) have established a procurement function, according to a Procurement Leader survey conducted in connection with HBR Consulting’s 2018 Law […]
City law firm increases head count by 50%
https://vimeo.com/310088790 Ronald Fletcher Baker is a multi-discipline law firm in the city of London, the West-End and Manchester and international. Over the last few years they have enjoyed a period of expansion increasing the head count by approximately 50%. The use of technology and the flexible and collaborative working it allows is one of the factors […]
The edge effect of the legal ecosystem
In ecology, the term “edge effect” refers to the boundary of two or more habitats. At the edge of two intersecting habitats scientists find greater diversity of life, including unique species that are specially adapted to the conditions of the zone where the two habitats come together. Today’s corporate law departments and law firms are […]
An introduction to machine learning – part three
Nearly everyone who keeps up to date with technological developments has heard of the term ‘machine learning’. It’s a nice buzzword that is being used more and more in recent years. But what does machine learning actually entail? What is the technology that lies behind it? To coincide with the launch of Clocktimizer’s machine learning engine, […]
Dentons to adopt iManage Work as global document and email management platform
World’s largest law firm selects iManage for global adoption program following market evaluation Dentons – the world’s largest law firm, delivering legal services to clients across 174 locations serving 78 countries – has selected iManage Work as its Work Product Management platform across all of its global locations. This follows a market evaluation of document and […]
Prepare for snow day with Quill
There’s severe snow fall across the UK today which means travellers face extensive delays and disruption on their commute to work. With gridlocked roads due to snow and ice, journeys are taking much longer than usual, and the Met Office is advising drivers to take particular care in deteriorating conditions and avoid travelling altogether if […]
Legal BI vendor Iridium Technology appoints Rod Wittenberg as vice president of sales, North America
Iridium Technology LLC, a global provider of BI Solutions for law firms, is proud to announce the appointment of Rod Wittenberg as Vice President of Sales, North America where he will lead Iridium’s direct and channel sales efforts. Rod is responsible for developing Iridium’s sales strategies to accelerate revenue growth as well as align company […]
Endeavour Partnership upgrades to SOS Connect
Teesside law firm Endeavour Partnership has upgraded to integrated practice and matter management with SOS Connect from Solicitors Own Software. Since the firm’s formation it has been committed to focusing on providing the best commercial legal solutions for clients. To support the business’s growth The Endeavour Partnership has upgraded to the latest software from SOS, including full case management. “We had been using SOS […]
A safe landing in the cloud – Part two
So, you’ve decided to embark on a journey to a cloud-based document management system (DMS). Make your way to the gate and prepare for a safety demonstration on how to protect against a bumpy ride. In this webinar, we will demonstrate how careful preparation can make a complicated journey seem like a vacation, through sharing […]
Tikit’s practice and case management solution, P4W, ends 2018 on a high as more firms adopt the software
Tikit, a global provider of technology solutions to legal firms, today announced that P4W, their practice and case management solution, has had a record year so far, welcoming Bennett Griffin, Griffith Smith and Mundays last month. Bennett Griffin are a progressive Sussex based law firm. They have a strong regional reputation for providing specialist expertise […]













