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Then and now: How legal support has evolved in five years
Monday, 9 June 2025With the release of the 2025 BigHand Legal Workflow Leadership Report, we now have five years of data that tell a compelling story about how legal support operations have shifted and where they still need attention.
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Celebrating legal support staff: The operational backbone of the legal industry
Wednesday, 28 May 2025Our latest report, BigHand Legal Workflow Leadership Report 2025, shines a spotlight on support staff value.
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Legal workflow leadership report reveals persistent challenges in law firm support services
Thursday, 15 May 2025Data confirms law firm leaders must prioritize centralized support structures, workforce planning, and technology adoption to drive operational efficiency and long-term resilience.
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Converging resource and practice management: Insights from the 2025 Lawvision Practice Group Professionals Conference
Friday, 4 April 2025I wanted to share some key insights I took from the event to illustrate why I believe the relationship between resource management and overall practice management is becoming more vital than ever for modern law firms.
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Holland & Hart drives centralised support team success and enhances collaboration with BigHand Workflow Management
Thursday, 20 March 2025BigHand is excited to share its latest client success story from Holland & Hart LLP, who have streamlined workflows, improved collaboration, and optimized task delegation with BigHand Workflow Management.
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Charles Russell Speechlys boosts legal support efficiency and cuts turnaround times with BigHand Workflow Management
Thursday, 13 March 2025BigHand is proud to share it’s latest client success story from Charles Russell Speechlys – a Top 40 international law firm that has transformed its internal workflows with BigHand Workflow Management.
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Cole Scott & Kissane streamlines financial reporting to drive efficiencies with BigHand Business Intelligence
Friday, 28 February 2025In the legal industry, where time and precision are paramount, streamlined financial reporting can revolutionize operations.
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2025 Legal tech predictions: leveraging talent, streamlining operations, and harnessing technology
Thursday, 30 January 2025As others are predicting (and I agree with), demand may soften in 2025. If that happens, how will firms achieve the expected growth? Firms cannot create ‘new business’ out of thin air, so what will they do?
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75% of firms predict write-offs to increase in 2025, BigHand’s research confirms
Tuesday, 21 January 2025Law firms are entering the dreaded “doom loop” as rising rates and growing discounts fuel unsustainable billing practices.
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Why end-to-end document creation is the next big focus for law firms
Tuesday, 17 December 2024BigHand recently surveyed over 800 legal professionals and found 35% of participating law firms confirmed that reviewing and optimizing end-to-end document creation is a priority in the next 24 months.
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Client account interest is not spare change
The proposed Interest on Lawyers’ Client Accounts scheme is being framed as a sensible, international, “tried and tested” way for the profession to help fund a justice system under strain.
The formula for finance-enabled business development
Client concentration or over-dependence now counts as a top strategic risk for 26% of firms. Cross-selling is an antidote – a way to bolster revenue resilience without relying on client acquisition.
Whistleblowing guidance for in-house lawyers – a call to arms
In-house lawyers are in a unique position to spot wrongdoing. But reporting it is not just potentially dangerous from a personal point of view.
