This article was also featured as a column in the February 2016 issue of LPM. To read the issue in full, download LPM.  Happy new year, LPM readers. Yes, it’s a bit belated – but to those who haven’t received our newsletter, we wanted to say may 2017 be a wonderful year. Now let’s move onto the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation […]

This article was also featured as a column in the February 2016 issue of LPM. To read the issue in full, download LPM.  With the regulatory and legal landscape in a constant state of evolution, what services should you expect from your insurance broker, and how have these expanded over the past decade? Traditionally, a broker will represent your risk in the […]

This article was also featured as a column in the February 2016 issue of LPM. To read the issue in full, download LPM.  Over the past 18 months, I’ve noticed a significant change in the internal structure of law firms. As firms experience a change cycle for technology (such as updating IT systems or installing a new practice/case management system) they take […]

This article was also featured as a column in the February 2016 issue of LPM. To read the issue in full, download LPM.  Without doubt, the biggest and first hurdle to overcome when strategically planning is to accept that lawyers (sometimes) find it difficult to deal with uncertainty, accept risk and support an intangible concept. But once you have them on board, […]

This article was also featured as a column in the February 2016 issue of LPM. To read the issue in full, download LPM.  In a recent email discussion with a bank manager, I asked the question: “What level of overdraft are you comfortable with offering a law firm?” I received an instant response saying: “I’m happy to tell you that it’s usually […]

iManage today announced that a growing number of law firms are selecting iManage Work as an effective way to transition off the Thomson Reuters Elite Envision practice management system as it approaches end-of-life. To date, more than 20 Envision customers use iManage Cloud or iManage Work on-premises for document and email management, including Bond Dickinson […]

The Brexit barometer was originally featured in the December issue of Briefing, download the full issue here.                    See the full Brexit barometer infographic       

LEAP, the leading legal software provider for small law firms, today launches LEAP 365 which enables a lawyer to work seamlessly worldwide on any PC, laptop, smartphone or Mac. LEAP 365 includes automated document production, time recording, billing and client accounting.  With LEAP 365 a lawyer can now access up-to-date, accounting and matter information from […]

Eclipse Legal Systems, the only Law Society Endorsed provider of legal software solutions, has today announced the release of its next generation client self-service platform. TouchPoint+ builds upon Eclipse’s TouchPoint system – a device-independent and interactive experience for legal service providers, their business partners and clients, which uses real-time data from Eclipse’s core Proclaim Case […]

This article was also featured as an industry view in the February 2016 issue of Briefing. To read the issue in full, download Briefing. In October 2016, the 25th anniversary of the PwC annual law firms survey found firms struggling with an issue of “spare capacity.” They had confidently been on something of a hiring spree the year before (fee earner […]

Leeds based BW Legal are rightfully proud of becoming one of the leading providers of litigation services in the UK. Having expanded to 200 staff within the last five years they are now set for further growth with a recently approved law firm based in the city of Glasgow. The new practice will initially offer […]

Capensys has announced that it is formally certified as a NetDocuments Training and Implementation Partner. This certification offers clients an invaluable addition to the Capensys NetDocuments training toolkit, which provides the following learning and delivery tools:  ·         Engaging elearning and KnowledgeChecks for completing LTC4 certification ·         The Pathfinder tool to streamline learning ·         Quick references and animated demos ·         “What you […]

Ever wondered how your firm compares with its peers? Want to know whether your billing process is costing you money or how your procurement skills stack up against the competition?   As the leading provider of PA and administrative services to the UK legal sector we are in a unique and privileged position. We have […]