Godwins Solicitors embraces a cloud-first strategy

Growth ambitions and the need for agility led Godwins down the cloud IT path – read about their successful deployment in partnership with Oosha.

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Godwins Solicitors LLP is based in Winchester, Hampshire and was founded almost two centuries ago in 1832.

Their staff totals around 35 and their team of lawyers possess a wealth of experience working with large firms, both in London and in regions across the UK. Godwins specialises in legal issues around property (both residential and commercial), family (including divorces), and private client work for a number of high net worth individuals.

Godwins was looking for a partner to help them conduct a thorough review of their IT strategy. With their current on premise servers around a decade old, their infrastructure was looking outdated and not adequately supported the changing demands of their business. The partners identified that a change was needed to execute their growth plans and support their current lawyers to work more productively.

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