Knights acquires South East-based firm for £11.5m
Midlands-headquartered firm Knights has acquired a 130-year-old counterpart in a £11.5m deal. Coffin Mew is an independent law firm based primarily in Portsmouth with offices in Southampton, Brighton and Newbury. In a statement, Knights stated that the acquisition will bring 102 new fee earners to Knights, significantly expanding Knights’ presence in the South East, an […]
Irwin Mitchell hires top family law specialist in Manchester
Strategic hire shows commitment to firm’s family law offering in the North West Irwin Mitchell has strengthened its commitment to family law in the North West with the appointment of Senior Associate Solicitor Emma Benson, further adding to one of the largest family law teams in the country. Emma joins Irwin Mitchell from JMW LLP […]
Why switch to cloud-based legal practice management software?
The pandemic profoundly impacted the way family law firms work. Face-to-face client meetings were replaced by video calls, office chats happened on messaging services instead of at the watercooler, and work took place at the kitchen table rather than the boardroom. What’s the common thread in all these scenarios? Cloud-based software. Cloud-based software can be […]
Free practice management software available for legal professionals impacted by or providing pro bono aid due to the conflict in Ukraine
At Clio, we stand for a just and equitable world. We extend our support to the people affected by the conflict in Ukraine and are committed to supporting impacted and displaced legal professionals and pro bono lawyers offering aid to Ukrainian refugees and asylum seekers. Lawyers and legal service providers play a vital role during […]
How to assess new legaltech for your family law firm
Implementing the right technology can be a gamechanger for how family law firms work—but with so many technology solutions on offer, all promising big benefits, how do you decide what the “right” option is for your firm? At Clio, we’ve narrowed this down to a three-step process, which you can use to assess any new […]
Case study: 5 reasons this firm uses Clio for case management
When it comes to choosing a case management software for your law firm, Clio knows that your time is precious and that every firm’s needs are unique. That’s certainly the case for one Middlesbrough firm, the Immigration Advice Centre. They switched to Clio after first trying a variety of software solutions to manage their caseloads […]
Three ways automation can improve law firm operations
Legal administrative work is crucial to running a successful firm, but it is something law firms can struggle with. For many law firm staff, the processes at their firm make admin time-consuming and tedious, and can pull their focus from building the firm. That is where task and workflow automation comes in. Automation can make […]
Five online marketing tools your firm can use to attract more clients
Online marketing for law firms has become a hot topic—and a highly competitive space—over the past decade. That is because, more than ever before, people are turning to the internet to seek legal help and find a lawyer. If you want to have any chance of succeeding in today’s legal world, you need to have […]
Free webinar: how to grow your firm with consultants
A report in 2021 by Arden Partners suggested that within five years, a third of lawyers could be working under a consultancy model. Is this the future of law firms? To discuss this question, join Clio’s next instalment of the How to Grow a Law Firm series, when Clio’s Geraldine O’Reilly will be chatting with […]
Free networking and legal discussion event: Innovate Legal London
This 9th June, Clio – the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal practice management software – will be bringing its first in-person UK event in over two years to London. The Innovate Legal London event will provide an evening of networking and discussion for legal practitioners and law firm owners. Innovate Legal is an exclusive […]
Free webinar: using Clio to manage legal aid matters and billing
Efficiency and accuracy when managing claims with the Legal Aid Agency in England and Wales has never been more important. With increased paperwork, expansive documentation, and more administrative overhead—the burden is high. Clio’s legal aid solution for law firms can give you hours—even days—back in your month. Join Clio’s Patrick Keeney for a free webinar […]
Clio webinar: how to grow a law firm
How to grow a law firm: building foundations that scale To build any great structure, you need to start with a rock-solid foundation. When it comes to growing a law firm, that means building the processes that grow with your team. If you’re seeking to grow your law firm, and want to figure out the […]
3 Key Law Firm Trends for 2022 and 3 Key Legal Client Trends
There’s no doubt that the past two years have sparked an unprecedented level of change in both our personal and professional lives—and crucially, in how family lawyers run their family law firms. The question that should be on every family law firm’s mind is, what’s next? Practice management software company Clio can give some insight […]
How to set your family law firm up for success in 2022
At this time of year, law firms around the country are busy strategising and implementing plans for the coming 12 months. Forward-planning is a crucial part of a firm’s success, but it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we at Clio have devised a two-step process, based on research from our […]
How changing your client onboarding process can transform your firm
Acquiring new clients is the lifeblood of any family law firm. Having a strong client intake and client onboarding process is essential in this regard. What is client intake/client onboarding? Simply put, it is the steps a law firm needs to take to turn prospective clients into paying clients. It is the means of ensuring […]
Webinar reminder: grow your law firm with Clio
Growing a law firm is as challenging as it is exciting. Law firm leaders need to focus on their day-to-day operations while always keeping one eye out for the future, working today to implement processes, tools, and establish a culture that will pay dividends for years to come. So, how do firm leaders know where […]
How do I improve my law firm client’s experience?
It’s a question we often get from our law firm customers and one that’s top of the agenda for many senior partners and managers in the legal sector. In this article, we look at why legal client experience is now one of the most important parts of a successful law firm’s strategy and some top […]
How to grow a law firm: meeting client needs with legaltech
Join this free Clio webinar to learn how embracing technology can lead to a better client experience, helping you to grow your law firm. Embracing technological advances does not mean you become less human. In fact, the exact opposite is true—with the right tools, you can be truly empathetic and responsive to your clients’ needs. […]
Free online event from Clio: how to improve client intake at your firm
Changing client expectations and staff expectations call for a shift in the client intake process for law firms. With hybrid and remote working more common, and with consumers expecting to do more online, how law firms approach client intake can be crucial to success. If you are still relying on spreadsheets or paper-based client intake […]
Clio’s Top Innovations, Releases, and Resources for UK Law Firms in 2021
At Clio, we’re on a mission to transform the legal experience for all. To do that, we’re investing heavily in both technologies and resources that are designed to move legaltech forward, making it easier for law firms to operate and for clients to gain access to justice. As we near the end of 2021, we’re […]