Success in today’s legal market is no accident and Actionstep has a front-row seat to the opportunities and challenges midsize law firms face every day. The pressure is relentless — clients expect faster responses and transparent billing, staffing shortages stretch teams thin, financial oversight is more complex than ever, and AI is rewriting the playbook for legal […]
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The law firm showdown: exploring the similarities and differences of midsize law firms worldwide
Across the globe, midsize law firms are navigating a common era of transformation, but how they choose to adapt, evolve, and operate varies. From shifting client expectations to economic uncertainty and the rapid rise of advanced legal technology, the pressures facing midsize firms are universal. Yet, the strategies firms deploy to address them often reflect […]
The cost of a security breach beyond the headlines: what law firms often overlook
Imagine this scenario: a midsize firm discovers a compromise through an employee’s credentials. As teams investigate and leadership prepares a statement to their customers, clients begin calling for reassurance or to initiate transfers. Internally, workflows stall, staff scramble and partners confront not just the financial exposure, but the fallout of broken trust that underpins the entire practice. According to the Integris 2025 Law Firm Cybersecurity Survey, […]
Practice management platform: an essential for midsize law firms
Midsize law firms continue to stand at a pivotal point in legal industry evolution. You’re not small enough to run lean and agile on spreadsheets, and you’re not large enough to afford sprawling in-house IT systems. What they are is poised: poised to scale, improve profitability, and deliver top-tier client service. However, that’s only if […]
A six-step guide to crafting your law firm’s dream tech ecosystem
In today’s evolving legal landscape, a well-structured and efficient technology stack is the cornerstone of success for law firms. The right technology can streamline operations, enhance legal practice and drive business growth — however, the path to creating an ideal tech ecosystem is often riddled with challenges, leading many firms to adopt quick-fix solutions that ultimately exacerbate their problems. The […]
Seven workflow bottlenecks costing midsize firms time and money (and how to fix them)
Every midsize law firm knows the feeling: billable hours slipping through the cracks, documents taking ages to locate, and client intake moving at a snail’s pace. These workflow bottlenecks and inefficiencies are incredibly frustrating for both your team and your clients. Worse still, they’re quietly draining your firm’s revenue. Our recent analysis shows that inefficient […]
How law firms are missing out on revenue (and how to fix it)
Time is the most valuable resource a law firm has — so every minute spent on non-billable work is a missed opportunity for law firms to earn revenue, writes Oliver Tromp, regional VP of sales, UK, at Actionstep
How intuitive automation is reshaping law firms
With an overwhelming number of technology options to choose from, Actionstep suggests prioritising solutions that offer intuitive automation to help you and your team enhance productivity — and elevate the client experience in the process
How are midsize law firms positioning themselves for growth and efficiency in 2025?
Actionstep provides a clear snapshot of what law firm leaders at midsize firms are prioritising as they explore new technologies, refine processes, and drive transformation to secure a competitive edge and position themselves for growth
Why flat fee law firms should not ignore time tracking
Mid-size law firms should consider culture, structure, compliance and tech in their 2024 strategy, according to Actionstep