View from Advanced

A view from the corner with Doug Hargrove and special guests

A weekly, informal virtual meetup of legal industry experts to discuss the changing tides of the legal sector and life in general. BYOB. Tuesday 9 June 4:30 pm BST with special guest Steve Williams, Solicitor and IT Consultant. Steve qualified as a solicitor in 1973, and is an IT Consultant. He was Chairman of Aim Computer Users […]

How law firms are increasing efficiency and profitability

[On-demand] Webinar: How law firms are increasing efficiency and profitability

Client expectations are changing and a new generation of legal consumers’ expect 24/7 communication channels and online access to their information. The webinar will cover how ALB Legal Live will allow firms to work more efficiently, increase profitability and offer a first class client service: Allow clients to access an up to date view of […]

Technology predictions for the legal sector in 2020 – the impact of AI

Doug Hargrove, Managing Director – Legal, Advanced The legal sector is quickly moving to embrace digital transformation and leaning towards innovation as it recognises the opportunity to improve customer services, drive productivity and adhere to the raft of compliance checks that all law firms have to meet. In fact, in feedback from legal professionals in […]

The digital-first law firm

Artificial intelligence, big data, chatbots and enhanced automation are coming to a practice near you. The perception that UK law firms are laggards when it comes to the adoption of new technologies has moved on. No longer waiting to ‘see what happens’, successful law firms are quickly adopting, and even developing, a digital-first work environment. […]

Expanding legal firm reduces costs and increases security with Advanced Digital Dictation

Following the merger of two legal firms using two separate systems, Advanced software provided the best-fit solution: a Cloud service with high levels of security, a modern infrastructure and lower running costs. Attwaters Jameson Hill serves private clients and commercial organisations across Essex, Hertfordshire and outer London; across four offices, with 70-plus fee earners. We […]

Technology collaboration transforming legal processes with AI innovation

Three major players in the legal services market have created the first truly automated end-to-end digital solution for insurers, solicitors and counsel using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Keoghs Solicitors, St John’s Buildings barristers’ chambers and Advanced, the legal software specialist, have developed a digital solution using AI which enables Road Traffic Accident (RTA) personal injury cases […]

Legal practice raises productivity and reduces costs with digital dictation software

When Ellis-Fermor & Negus needed to overhaul its outdated analogue system, Advanced delivered time and cost savings while enabling the firm to increase efficiency. Formed in 1893, Ellis-Fermor & Negus provides clients with a wide range of expert legal solutions across four offices in the north of England. Their success comes from recognising every client […]

The Digital Business Report

With the UK renowned as a global technology leader, we are led to believe that organisations across Britain are digitally advanced. Innovations like artificial intelligence, machine learning and automation are evidently making an impact but the reality is that many businesses are unable to grasp the basics of digital tools like the Cloud. Some aren’t […]

Multi-disciplined law firm looks to Laserform to replace its existing forms package

Taylor Rose switched to Laserform from Advanced after experiencing difficulties with their existing supplier. The firm needed a system which could easily be adapted to meet the needs of some of their more complex cases without incurring heavy costs. Business Challenge Taylor Rose was originally using another forms package, but staff grew increasingly frustrated with […]

Taylor Rose case study: managing complex cases with Laserform

Taylor Rose needed a system which could easily be adapted to meet the needs of some of their more complex cases without incurring heavy costs, and so switched to Laserform from Advanced. Charlotte Corbyn, solicitor at Taylor Rose explained: “The forms we were using just wasn’t practical for a firm like ours. One of the major […]