Blakewater Solicitors is able to take on double the amount of work with Access Legal

Abdul Hafeez Darr, director at Blakewater Solicitors, speaks to Access Legal about the use of the business’s practice management software to expand and become more efficient.

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Established in January 2007, Blackburn-based Blakewater Solicitors has rapidly evolved over the years from a leading specialist conveyancing practice into a broader firm, now offering sharia finance, immigration, personal injury and probate services.

Blakewater Solicitors has been recognised nationally for its efficient and professional service and has become one of the leading market providers for property transactions in the North of England. The flexible, expert and tailored service has allowed the firm to thrive in today’s global marketplace, boasting an expansive client base in 55 cities across 33 countries.

Having won several national and international accolades, and a Lexcel and CQS Law Society accredited practice with Investor in People Gold; the firm has most recently been shortlisted for the Modern Law Conveyancing Awards 2016.

Blakewater Solicitors has taken the bold move to open a second office in Bradford, West Yorkshire, despite the current legal landscape and stiff competition. The firm is confident that the quality of its legal work and client care will set it apart.

Abdul Hafeez Darr, director at Blakewater Solicitors, speaks to Access Legal about his choice in legal software and why he’s been a client for nearly a decade.

What was your initial reasoning behind implementing a practice management system?

“Before I founded Blakewater Solicitors, I worked for one of the ‘Magic Circle’ law firms in London so therefore knew of the benefits to legal software, including the huge savings it could bring if used correctly.

“When I established Blakewater Solicitors with my business partner, I knew a full practice management system was a necessary requirement, and we were actually one of the first firms in the North West to implement a legal software solution, and broke the mould with regards to investing in IT so heavily for a new start-up.”

 

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