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04 December 2020
Issue: 7913 / Categories: Legal News , Covid-19 , Profession , Technology
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Actionstep: Why the COVID-19 pandemic is moving law firms to the cloud

Law firms are having to make quick decisions to get cloud-based software in place now that everyone’s working remotely 

‘Law firms are adopting a virtual organisational model, accelerating the shift to the cloud as many firms adapt to enforced remote working conditions,’ says Damian Donovan, UK Sales Director at practice management software company Actionstep.

But how can you be sure the systems you are considering are fully cloud-based? Damian explains that some software providers use the word ‘cloud’ fairly loosely in the attached article.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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