Working in partnership with more than 3,500 UK law firms and underpinned by over 30 years of sector experience, Access Legal provides an unrivalled suite of complete software solutions.
From case and practice management, finance, accounting and business intelligence to learning, compliance and HR – Access Legal helps firms take control of their time, improve efficiency and productivity.
By providing software to manage every aspect of a firm’s operations, Access Legal enables ambitious firms to reach unlimited potential and have the freedom to focus on clients and people to drive profitability and growth.
Access Legal is part of The Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to mid-sized organisations. It helps more than 35,000 customers across commercial and not-for-profit sectors become more productive and efficient. Its innovative Access Workspace cloud solution transforms the way business software is used, giving every employee the freedom to do more. Founded in 1991, The Access Group employs more than 3000 staff.
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Many legal firms have been collecting data from across the business for years – but there’s now a clear appetite to bring it together in one place, join the dots and make sense of it easily. They share our vision for a connected data-rich environment that brings together case and practice management, HR, CRM and […]Read More
Law firms have, to some degree, been adopting cloud-based technologies over the years as their business needs have changed. They’ve migrated software, email and other key servers from on-premises to the cloud, and are now reaping the rewards of improved functionality, efficiency and user experience. New solutions are removing barriers that once caused frustration to […]Read More
New research has revealed the UK areas where conveyancers are under the most pressure. The return of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to pre-pandemic rates on 1st October 2021 did little to put buyers off. Between then and 31st March this year, £679 million of it was paid by new homeowners. Almost two-thirds of this […]Read More
Oosha, an Access Legal company, has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers in the prestigious 2022 Channel Futures MSP 501 rankings. Named as the number one legal specialist, Oosha was also ranked 82 globally, while coming out in fourth place among all UK MSPs. The Channel Futures MSP 501 survey […]Read More
Following mental health awareness week 2022, we look at how mental health and wellbeing in the legal industry continues to develop – driven by the post pandemic landscape, a candidate driven market and an impetus for change from the SRA and the industry as a whole. The following is an extract from the podcast, recorded […]Read More
This blog explores how law firms can take business intelligence to the next level and why it’s important to do so. It recognises the age-old principle that the legal profession has been built upon: “making data pay”. Of course, the way we generate and see “data” in the legal profession has changed dramatically over the […]Read More
Access Legal, part of The Access Group, is helping UK law firms navigate an increasingly competitive market and growing economic pressures with the launch of Access Workspace for Legal. The law technology specialist has unveiled its new digital solution, which tackles one of the biggest pain points legal firms face of having multiple fragmented systems. Access Workspace for Legal is designed […]Read More
The rules about law firm referrals from third parties and how to avoid problems Our recent webinar looked at a number of important topics related to the involvement of law firms and solicitors in referral arrangements with external third parties. In this article, we cover the rules under which law firms have to operate, common […]Read More
A recent poll of legal practitioners and compliance officers has found that 44% do not feel their firm would be prepared if the SRA were to carry out a thematic review within 24 hours. The poll, which was conducted by legal technology solutions provider Access Legal, also asked practitioners what their greatest compliance concerns are. […]Read More
One of London’s oldest law firms is enjoying greater accessibility to data and applications after fully migrating to the cloud, supported by Oosha. The integrated cloud IT services provider, which is now part of law technology specialist Access Legal, was appointed by Westminster-based Lee Bolton Monier Williams LLP (LBMW) to help modernise its legacy IT system. […]Read More
Our latest quarterly update webinar started with a view of the current anti-money laundering landscape including: The release of the Pandora papers, which have shown even more the extent to which the mega-rich employ different ways in which to hide their money and avoid paying tax on it; of particular concern to authorities is the […]Read More
SRA thematic reviews During our recent Access All Areas legal panel session the Solicitors Regulation Authority was asked what thematic reviews it was planning to carry out over the next 12-18 months, and although it said these had not yet been fixed in stone they could cover: Law firm culture Immigration work Powers of attorney/deputyship […]Read More
Access Legal’s latest quarterly AML update webinar is being held on 14 October 2021 at 12.30pm, and as usual we will be joined by Bill Jones, a financial crime specialist. With Natwest Bank facing a substantial fine for AML non-compliance, the release of the Pandora papers, and the Solicitors Regulation Authority launching investigations into 10% […]Read More
A new report from legal software specialist, Access Legal, has identified three key priorities law firms need to consider to achieve commercial success post-pandemic. Whether law firms look to grow or consolidate their position in the market, Access Legal’s report, How Can Firms Achieve Commercial Success in the Post-Pandemic World?, provides insights around sustainable costs […]Read More
Law technology specialist Access Legal is continuing to champion customer centricity in the legal market, announcing the appointment of a new Head of Customer Success. Bishu Solomon Girma joins Access Legal with over a decade’s international experience in the legal industry, working across the UK and Canada. Beginning her career in law practice articling at […]Read More
For some firms, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) has taken a back seat as a consequence of the Covid-19 lockdowns, but now that things are getting back to some semblance of normality it is important that all firms ensure their EDI policies and procedures are fit for purpose and operate effectively on a day-to-day basis, […]Read More
Regulators really are busy at the moment! Solicitors Regulation Authority Another five firms have been fined for AML breaches, which follows on the heels of six that were recently fined £800 each with £600 costs; it is of note that two of these firms held the CQS accreditation and another two held the Lexcel accreditation; […]Read More
Commercial success is the driving force for ambitious law firms and, speaking to our clients, it’s no surprise many have a renewed determination to re-evaluate current business practices and strategies in the wake of Covid-19. There has never been a better time to build on lessons of the past year, using technology to support agile […]Read More
Central London law firm Bishop & Sewell has appointed law technology specialist Access Legal, a division of The Access Group, as it continues to focus on its three key principles – Purpose, People and Pathway. The 110-strong firm has ambitions to not only be an independent top 100 law firm, but to also be ranked […]Read More
Access Legal has released new research that is encouraging law firms to review gaps in their compliance, given over two thirds plan to switch to a permanent hybrid way of working once restrictions ease. The legal technology division of The Access Group surveyed a substantial number of law firms and found that 85 per cent […]Read More
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