Using Proclaim Case Management to underpin a sustainable service ethos

To maintain competitiveness in an increasingly tough market, Mackrell & Thomas knew that the implementation of a robust and flexible Case Management solution was vital.  Of key importance were ease of use and the ability to extract and analyse performance data.

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Thinking of becoming an Alternative Business Structure?

The Alternative Business Structures (ABS) regulatory regime has been in existence for a year now, so it’s worth a look to see how these regulations have impacted the provision of legal services and the organisations who provide them.

It has certainly opened up the legal market, but the expected instant and huge change to the legal market has actually been more of a considered uptake as companies wait to see how ABS beds in.

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Pudsey Legal: The journey from new start-up to ABS!

Originally formed as Kayes Solicitors some 10 years ago, Pudsey Legal was launched following the grant of its ABS licence in November 2012.  The organisation now numbers over 20 staff, having earned an enviable reputation for excellent customer service and a strong local focus.

The Challenge:
With changes in legal legislation the firm saw an opportunity to expand into a broader range of consumer legal services, as well as enabling non-Solicitor managers to take an ownership stake.  Traditionally a personal injury practice, Pudsey Legal has launched conveyancing, wills, probate, family law, and consumer dispute products in order to provide a truly one-stop solution for the local community.

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Proclaim Case Management eliminates administrative burden of accident claims

Travis Perkins has supplied building materials to the trade for over 100 years, with traceable roots going back a further century. With a network of around 2,000 branches, it is the largest supplier to the UK’s building and construction industry. 

The firm realised their exisitng method of handling claims was not sustainable, particularly as the company aimed to grow and forecasted increasing workloads. 

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Eclipse Legal Systems cements position as Government Portal leader

“While many IT solution providers struggle with developing Portal solutions, we have created a market-leading proposition.”

Eclipse Legal Systems, the sector’s largest independent software solutions provider, has announced the successful rollout of its A2A “Release 2″ update.

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The Winners! Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards

Congratulations to all winners at the 2012 Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards! A fantastic evening, attended by around 500 sector professionals.

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Capturing time on the go: Eclipse announces mobile Time Recording application

Eclipse Legal Systems, the sector's largest independent software solutions provider, has announced the impending release of a mobile time recording application.

 The application - currently codenamed MyTime - will provide mobile time recording for users of Eclipse's Proclaim Case and Practice Management solutions.  MyTime is designed to cater for all popular devices including Apple (iOS), Android, Blackberry and Windows Mobile.

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Selection of Eclipse Case Management system takes Proclaim userbase to 17,000

Portsmouth practice, Andrew & Andrew, is implementing Eclipse's Proclaim Case Management Software solution. 

Established some 50 years ago, Andrew & Andrew provides a suite of legal services to individuals and businesses nationwide.  Recent expansion in the practice's consumer services teams led Andrew & Andrew to seek a suitable Case Management platform to underpin these activities.

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Eclipse announces a new era in client-centric legal services

The UK's largest independent provider of legal software, Eclipse, has announced a unique new solution for legal services organisations.

Currently in the final stages of development, 'TouchPoint' will provide a device-independent, interactive experience for legal service providers, their business partners and clients, using data (taken in real-time) from Eclipse's core Proclaim Case and Practice Management solution. 

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Belfast practice, Paschal J O'Hare, chooses Proclaim

Belfast law firm, Paschal J O'Hare Solicitors, has chosen Eclipse's Proclaim Practice Management Software system for a firm-wide rollout. Known primarily for its accident claims expertise, Paschal J O'Hare also provides an increasingly popular suite of property and probate services.  Following a review of its operations, the practice sought to implement a firm-wide solution to provide a consistent and centralised way of managing disparate matters.

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COLP and COFA: Eclipse to launch Case and Practice Management compliance toolset

The UK's largest independent legal software provider, Eclipse Legal Systems, is set to launch a dedicated COLP and COFA toolset. As of 1st January 2013, authorised legal services firms must have a Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and a Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).  The COLP will be responsible for ensuring their firms' compliance with all its regulatory obligations, while the COFA will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the SRA Accounts Rules.

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