Legal Division

Law firms are operating in an environment defined by rising client expectations, increased workloads and sustained pressure on costs. At the same time, economic uncertainty and shifting priorities continue to place further strain on budgets. Many firms are now being asked to deliver more value while operating with fewer resources. The immediate response is often …

How Time and Motion Studies Can Unlock Law Firm Productivity Read More »

Time has always been the most valuable asset within legal practice. Every hour recorded, every unit billed and every task completed contributes directly to the financial health of a firm. Yet despite this clear relationship, a significant proportion of fee earner time continues to be absorbed by work that generates no revenue. Recent findings indicate …

The Hidden Cost of Time in Law Firms Read More »

If you are selecting an outsourced legal transcription provider (or are indeed considering switching to a new one) it is natural to feel uncertain about how to identify a service that truly meets the needs of your legal practice.    Often when people think of outsourcing for the first time, they are reminded of the ‘outsource to India’ era.  Thankfully, outsourcing has moved on and large companies outsource everyday. Steve Jobs, …

A Smart Guide to Selecting a Legal Transcription Provider  Read More »

The current financial year presents a challenging landscape for legal practices. A convergence of policy changes, rising operational costs and shifting labour dynamics is placing pressure on margins and forcing organisations to rethink how they operate. From increased business rates to higher energy bills and evolving compliance requirements; the cumulative effect is significant. Outsourcing is …

Legal Practice and its Rising Operational Costs Read More »

In the legal profession, where time is quite literally money, and productivity and efficiency are paramount, an alarming gap persists between hours worked and hours billed. RBS’ Legal Benchmarking Report from 2019 found that the average full-time solicitor records only around 1,000 chargeable hours annually, despite The Guardian’s reporting that many lawyers work far beyond …

The Silent Profit Killer in Law Firms: Non-Chargeable Tasks Read More »