(Originally published on 28 April 2014) That old adage that a bad workman blames his tools is often delivered with some asperity – and yet, as anyone who has ever tried to assemble an Ikea Billy bookcase with the wrong gauge Allen key can testify, the wrong tools for the job will result in nothing…
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The lawyer’s crystal ball – and why it matters now more than ever.
(Originally published on 28 July 2014) Those of us who remember the early days of the National Lottery will recall with wry fondness the presence of Mystic Meg. Sporting hair in a hue of black never seen in nature, scarlet lipstick and cheekbones you could use to grate parmesan, she was wheeled out by the…

The Paper Bundle – An Outdated Icon?
(Originally published on 5 July 2015) The opening episode of BBC legal drama Silks featured feisty Northern lawyer Maxine Peake triumphantly scrawling NG (Not Guilty) on her case file in lipstick. This single scene effectively played every card in the legal-drama deck: the youthful blonde in the barrister’s wig, the weary jury, the relieved defendant,…

Christmas & New Year Opening hours 2021/22
Monday 20th December Open as usual Tuesday 21st December Open as usual Wednesday 22nd December Open as usual Thursday 23rd December Open as usual Friday 24th December Closing at 17:00 Saturday 25th December Closed Sunday 26th December Closed Monday 27th December Closed Tuesday 28th December Closed Wednesday 29th December 07:00 – 23:00 Thursday 30th December…

A cautionary tale: ‘No one ever got fired for buying IBM’
Read on to discover how to de-risk your next eDisclosure project and become a disclosure superhero Very often, making purchasing decisions is about de-risking your choice, both personally and corporately. Forty years ago, if you were in the market to purchase business-critical computer software, the old adage that “No one ever got fired for buying…

eDisclosure costs – the curious case of price certainty vs transparency
Since launching our fixed cost, Symphony Disclosure, earlier this year, we’ve spoken to many clients about the significant benefits of adopting a genuinely fixed cost approach to eDisclosure. A common theme during those conversations is that lawyers want to understand the limitations, exceptions, and caveats that apply to our Symphony products. The great news is,…

Expert Litigation Support
Since it opened its doors in 1953, Legastat has been an integral part of legal London, serving clients from our central London locations, including our iconic office at the gates of Lincolns Inn. A business with a colourful history and a vibrant personality, our offerings may have evolved with the times; however, our core values…

Symphony Disclosure – Taking the guesswork out of eDisclosure
When we launched Symphony Disclosure just a few months ago, we were excited about the prospect of transforming the way that legal practitioners could fulfil their electronic disclosure obligations. By taking the guesswork out of projects with our innovative fixed cost, fully inclusive approach, we have been thrilled by the feedback from our users. There…

18 October 2021 – London Legal walk is back!
The London Legal Walk returns in the usual format of a 10k route through central London on Monday 18 October. So far over 450 teams have registered. As Marshal Sponsors for the Walk, we look forward to assisting walkers and supporting the essential cause of providing access to justice. The London Legal Walk raises much-needed…