David McNamara, managing director of SOS: Reflections and predictions for 2012/13
Reflections on 2012: Law firm focus, ABS numbers and doing nothing. Predictions for 2013: Pricing, client data security, inbound enquiries, IT and compliance, outsourcing, more new start-ups.
Attwaters Jameson Hill replaces IRIS Aim with multi-year Peppermint deal
Recently merged Attwaters Jameson Hill has signed a multi-year deal with Peppermint Technology, which will see the law firm move to Peppermint’s innovative legal service platform to support its growing legal business.
85% of urban properties at risk of development within 75m
The increased likelihood of urban homes being at risk of new developments in their immediate vicinity has led to the launch of a new report from DevAssist. The report, DevAssess, which is available through SearchFlow, combines current planning information with professional opinion to provide homebuyers and solicitors with a comprehensive analysis regarding future development risks within a 75m radius of a property.
SOS to exhibit at Legal IT Business Show 2013
Solicitors Own Software (SOS) will once again be attending Europe’s largest legal technology event in London on 5 and 6 March 2013. The two-day conference and exhibition is the only free event of its kind in the sector and attracts over 1,000 visitors.
Mediaplanet publishes special report on legal IT
Mediaplanet has published a special report on legal IT in light of the introduction of alternative business structures. The report looks at the challenges the legal profession faces and shows how law firms can remain competitive by improving efficiency and productivity through their IT systems.
face2face solicitors appoints ETSOS as a preferred partner
Conveyancing search supermarket ETSOS has announced its appointment by face2face solicitors as the legal group’s preferred partner for conveyancing searches and title insurance.
Restructure and recruitment in ARAG’s ATE sales team
The after-the-event (ATE) business development team at ARAG has seen some positive changes recently with the promotion of Mike Knight to ATE sales manager and addition of Brett Storey to the sales team.
Stephenson Harwood LLP selects LexisNexis Redwood Analytics as preferred solution for business intelligence
International law firm Stephenson Harwood LLP has selected LexisNexis® Redwood Analytics® as the firm’s solution of choice for its management reporting and business intelligence platform. The solution will be deployed in the firm’s London office and used to manage business operations around the world.
