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Legal software for medium-sized UK law firms
Discover legal software designed specifically for established, medium-sized UK law firms with 20 to 70 users. As your firm grows, you need technology that grows with you - supporting higher caseloads, expanding teams, and increasing regulatory expectations.
From improving client service and streamlining matter management to reducing administrative pressure and maintaining SRA and AML compliance, our fully integrated legal software gives your firm the stability, efficiency and scalability it needs to continue delivering exceptional results.
A legal tech stack that grows with you
Just as your house requires careful planning and construction to meet the needs of its occupants, your law firm needs robust systems and tools to function efficiently and grow to meet the needs of today’s digitally-minded clients. And, as new tools and innovations emerge, we can help you seamlessly integrate additional functionality.
Explore below how we support medium-sized law firms like yours.
The foundation: Enhancing client experiences
A solid foundation is essential for any house. For your law firm, this foundation is our integrated case management and client portal software. Save your firm valuable time by increasing collaboration, accuracy and reliability across your organisation.
This ensures consistent communication and meets your client's digital needs, providing a seamless experience for both your team and clients.
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The structural framework: Ensuring compliance
The walls and beams that give a house its shape and security represent our legal accounts, compliance software and compliance learning courses. Serving as your structural framework, our compliance management tools ensure your firm adheres to regulatory standards, preventing hefty fines from the SRA.
Let your team experience efficiency like no other with our compliance software offering helpful prompts when training is overdue or new training becomes available ensuring you’re always kept up to date with the latest compliance news.
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The essential wiring: Enable a modern workplace
Your IT infrastructure is like the electrical wiring in your house. Ensuring every wire is correctly installed is crucial to avoid future problems. Whether you need devices sent directly to users, help migrating to a cloud-based system or an IT partner to manage the day-to-day running of your IT infrastructure, we have tech experts on hand to do the heavy lifting.
As your comprehensive technology provider, we support you with:
- Device Management - stress-free IT solution from delivery to user support.
- Microsoft licensing and setup - leverage the powerful suite of business, infrastructure, and security tools.
- Dedicated IT support desk - extended support hours for when it matters most.
- Device security - make sure your users’ profiles and the data they access is secure.
- Cloud Hosted Services - wherever you are on your cloud journey, we have the solutions to help you keep innovating.
The interior design: Customisation & Enablement
Just as thoughtful interior design makes your house feel like home and comfortable to live in, our case management software can be personalised to achieve the right look and feel with customised workflows, ensuring it operates exactly as you need. Similar to choosing décor that reflects your style, you can brand your documents to showcase your unique identity.
Our training and enablement services act as the furnishings that bring the house to life, ensuring your team is fully trained to maximise the software's capabilities. They ensure that your practice not only operates smoothly but also becomes more efficient and user-friendly.
This is where our onboarding FlightPath programmes come in. Designed to be remote-first, our FlightPath services provide you with a low-risk implementation journey, no matter how your organisation is structured or wherever your employees are working. You will have regular, accessible communication with us to keep you on track at every step of your journey.
Future planning: Maximise your investment with FlexPoints
Have peace of mind with our Access currency, FlexPoints, which help to pay for any unexpected events that might arise. Just like building and contents insurance mitigates unexpected costs at home, our FlexPoints act as your currency to choose the services you need when you need them. From adding new modules or workflows, to custom reporting, FlexPoints provide a cost-effective alternative to paying upfront for professional services.
Optional add-ons: Evolve your software
As your firm grows and adapts to the changing legal landscape, so too does your technology.
Just as homeowners might add features like an orangery or upgrade their garden, your law firm can enhance its IT infrastructure with our additional products and services. These might include a legal mobile app, compliance consultancy, cloud hosting services, and much more.
Start with one of our products and add more as needed, giving you the freedom to do more.
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More than just a legal software provider
Training and Onboarding
Our commitment to your success goes far beyond providing software. Our dedicated customer success team offers extensive user training to ensure you’re confident and proficient with our solutions.
Plus, we keep you informed about the latest features and updates, helping you maximise the benefits of our technology.
Dedicated Support
With over 35 years of experience in the legal industry, our specialist team offers a comprehensive IT solution, consolidating all your needs under one provider. With just one phone call, our software and IT specialist can provide immediate assistance when you need it.
Understanding that legal work goes beyond traditional hours, we offer extended support to meet your schedule.
Expertise Where You Need It
Our team comprises experienced legal professionals who are passionate about making your operations more efficient.
We’re here to support your firm’s goals through innovative technology solutions. Whether it’s enhancing client interactions, automating processes, or ensuring compliance, our experts are here to give you the time back to focus on what matters most: serving your clients effectively.
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The way the system now integrates across the business means we’re able to complete over 50% more work and with Access Legal taking over more of the infrastructure side of our it saves approximately four hours’ worth of IT resource a week which I can then use to focus on strategic development projects.
Our experience with Access Legal has been truly positive. They've transformed our processes, providing a single source of truth that allows our lawyers to focus on delivering exceptional legal experiences while supporting our internal ethos of enhancing fee earners' lives.
We wanted a system which our staff can use anywhere and on any device which this system certainly allows us to do as it's browser-based but the key thing for me was the ability to change and adapt the workflows and templates to suit our business. We are now able to develop the system how we want to use it which wasn’t as easy in our old system.
We’ve experienced phenomenal growth over the last year and Access Legal has seamlessly scaled with us. Thanks to the high level of automation built into the system we’re now in a position to process larger volumes of cases, and at a much quicker rate.
One of the things that has really set Access Legal apart is the level of support Access have provided since going live. The data migration was a success, but like any system, the odd issue crops up after go-live. Access have been fantastic at dealing with issues reported. It is not unusual to log a request, and have it dealt with immediately by the Tech Team. Every email and call is followed up, whether by the Tech Team, Engineers or Client Services.
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Medium-Size Law Firms Software FAQs
How is Access Legal different from LEAP or Clio for medium-sized law firms?
Access Legal is designed specifically for UK law firms and places a strong emphasis on compliance with SRA and GDPR regulations. It offers an integrated ecosystem that combines case management, legal accounting, compliance tools, and training, making it ideal for firms with 20 to over 100 users. The platform supports multi-office setups and hybrid working environments.
In contrast, Clio is a cloud-based solution that appeals mainly to small firms and solo practitioners. It is known for its ease of use, broad integrations such as QuickBooks and Microsoft 365, and flexible monthly pricing, but it lacks the depth of UK-specific compliance and accounting features.
LEAP, on the other hand, excels in document automation and Microsoft Office integration but often requires long-term contracts and comes at a higher cost. While LEAP is widely used by small to mid-sized firms, it offers less customisation for complex workflows compared to Access Legal.
If you would like to learn more about the differences check out our handy article which compares the best legal case managed software.
How much does legal software actually cost for a medium-sized law firm?
Access Legal operates on a subscription model with pricing calculated per user per month. For firms of 20-70 users, pricing is generally quote-bases. Industry benchmarks suggest costs between £50-£120 per user per month for core case management functionality.
Additional charges may apply for modules such as legal accounts, compliance tools, business intelligence dashboard, and training packages.
Optional add-ons such as client portals, document comparison tools or integrated AI features may cost extra.
Ultimately, the biggest cost driver is scope and functionality, because most firms start with essential modules and then expand their system as the firm grows.
What integrations are available for medium-sized law firms?
Access Legal offers extensive integration capabilities, including Microsoft 365 for Outlook, Teams, and Word, as well as tools like DocuSign, SmartSearch, and Credas for identity verification.
It also integrates with HMRC for tax compliance and accounting platforms such as Xero and QuickBooks.
For firms requiring bespoke solutions, API access is available.
In total, the platform supports over one hundred integrations across document management, compliance, and finance.
How does Access Legal ensure SRA and GDPR compliance?
Compliance is built into the platform through workflows that address SRA Accounts Rules, anti-money laundering requirements, and GDPR obligations.
The system provides full audit trails and secure cloud hosting certified to ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials standards.
Regular updates ensure alignment with the latest SRA regulations, and firms can also access optional compliance training through Access Legal Learning, covering areas such as AML, GDPR, and CQS.
What’s the biggest difference between cloud-based legal software and on-premise systems?
Cloud legal software differs from on-premise systems in several important ways.
Cloud platforms involve lower upfront costs because there is no server hardware to purchase or maintain. Updates are automatic and do not require downtime, and users can access the system securely from anywhere, which supports hybrid working. Cloud providers typically include strong security controls, such as our UK-based ISO-certified data centres, encryption, and 24/7 monitoring.
By contrast, on-premise systems require significant hardware investment, in-house IT maintenance, manual upgrades and more limited scalability. Security also depends heavily on the capability of the internal IT team.
For most medium-sized firms, cloud solutions offer fewer headaches, stronger protection, and more predictable ongoing costs.
What support is available for medium-sized law firms?
Access Legal provides comprehensive onboarding and migration support, including dedicated project managers to guide the process. Training is available through live online sessions, webinars, and on-site workshops.
Firms also benefit from Access LMS for ongoing compliance and skills development, and hosted solutions include 24/7 technical support.
Can Access Legal handle medium-sized firms with multi-office or hybrid working set ups?
How do you help medium sized firms improve billing and reduce leakage?
Access Legal includes a fully integrated legal accounts system with automated time capture to ensure accurate billing. AI-driven tools monitor work in progress, provide cost alerts, and improve billing accuracy.
Compliance with client billing guidelines helps reduce write-offs, and optional business intelligence dashboards offer insights into revenue leakage.
Are reporting and BI tools included for medium-sized firms?
The platform features customizable dashboards that provide real-time visibility into key metrics such as work in progress, billing performance, realization rates, SLA compliance, and matter cycle times.
For advanced analytics, Access Legal integrates with Power BI, and firms can schedule reports and set up automated alerts to stay informed.
What happens if our firm grows beyond 70 users?
Access Legal is built to scale. Its cloud infrastructure can support hundreds of users, and its modular architecture allows firms to add new practice areas and offices as needed. Pricing and support scale accordingly, with enterprise packages available for larger firms.
Typical migration time to ALCM Evo or Proclaim
Migration timelines vary depending on factors such as data complexity, including the volume of matters and financial history, as well as the need for custom workflows and integrations.
For firms with 20-70 users, migration to ALCM Evo, the cloud-based solutions, typically takes around eight to twelve weeks for a standard implementation.
Migration to Proclaim, which can be hosted or on-premise, usually requires twelve to sixteen week because it often involves deeper customisation and testing.