Tuesday 10 December 2013

Asons Solicitors reveals 8,000% growth

One of the north-west's largest law firms - Asons Solicitors - has revealed record growth figures, in a challenging environment for legal services providers.

Founded just 5 years ago, Asons recently employed its 250th staff member; all based at its central Bolton premises.  The firm implemented Eclipse's Proclaim Practice Management software solution at its inception in 2008, when headcount numbered 3 employees (equating to a staff growth to date of over 8,200%).

Proclaim is utilised by all Asons staff, the system providing a core centralised solution for the full range of injury claim types - from complex high-value cases (Asons recently won a 6-figure settlement for a client, after a significantly lower initial insurer offer) through to minor RTA (Road Traffic Accident) claims.

Proclaim has enabled the firm to structure its business so that 88% of staff are revenue generating (fee earning), with only 12% dedicated to 'support' functions.  Future strategic aims include the expansion of its Industrial Disease team to be the UK's largest (it currently numbers 110 staff), and the implementation of a dedicated Clinical Negligence department.

Imran Akram, CEO at Asons, comments:

"Our aim right from day one was to build a sustainable and solid business.  The personal injury sector is fluid and challenging - the right legal software solution, one that is flexible and adaptable, is utterly vital.  Proclaim has provided us with the power to continually enhance our processes, drive out waste and increase margins.

"Proclaim is our 'blank canvas' and has enabled us to create a van Gogh."

Tuesday 3 December 2013

The Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards 2013 - the winners!

The Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards 2013, hosted by Russell Kane, took place on 26th November in London at the Park Plaza Riverbank hotel with almost 500 guests in attendance.

Eclipse is the proud headline sponsor of these prestigious awards which celebrate outstanding service and performance from firms and legal professionals in the Personal Injury sector.

The full list of winners as chosen by a cross-industry panel of high profile judges can be seen below:


  • Associated Industries Award
Trevor Gilbert & Associates
  • Barrister of the Year
Hugh Preston QC – 7 Bedford Row
  • Barristers’ Chambers of the Year
Parklane Plowden
  • Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year
Warren Collins – Simpson Millar
  • Claimant Personal Injury Team of the Year
Switalskis – Child Abuse Team
  • Defendant Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year
David Pugh – Keoghs
  • Defendant Personal Injury Team of the Year
Keoghs
  • Claims Management Company of the Year
First 4 Lawyers
  • Insurance Provider of the Year
ARAG
  • Mediation Achiever of the Year
Quentin Smith
  • Medical Agency of the Year
Doctors Chambers
  • Outstanding Case of the Year
Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP
  • Practice/Operations Manager of the Year
Gladys Swaim-Rutter – Roberts Jackson Solicitors
  • Rehab Provider of the Year
Medicess
  • Young Achiever of the Year
Helen Tinsley – Keoghs
  • Outstanding Achievement Award
Nigel Tomkins
  • Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Napier & Roger Pannone