British Legal Technology Awards 2018 – Winners, Runners Up & Finalists
Organised by Netlaw Media and Staged in London on Thursday, 1st November 2018, The British Legal Technology Awards 2018 offered twelve award categories. The awards recognise excellence in legal technology, IT security, leadership & innovation, as well as the individuals, teams and suppliers transforming the future of legal services.
The Winners, Runners Up & Finalists of the 2018 Awards are as follows:
British Legal Technology Awards 2018 – Categories for Legal Services – Law Firms, Barristers’ Chambers, In-House & Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSP)
‘Most Innovative Firm of the Year’ – Sponsored by Mobliciti
‘Most Innovative Firm of the Year Award’ recognises law firms, barristers’ chambers, in-house legal departments or ALSP, who are driving the future of the delivery of legal services. This award recognises those which can demonstrate they are transforming the competitive landscape with the delivery of innovative client solutions, technologies, platforms and services.
Winner
My Home Move
Runner up
MW Solicitors
Finalists
My Home Move
Browne Jacobson
MW Solicitors
‘Technology Team of the Year’ – Sponsored by InfoTrack
‘The Technology Team of the Year Award’ recognises proven and outstanding team performance. This category is open to law firms, barristers’ chambers, ALSP and in-house legal departments and awards the team that has distinguished itself through successful implementation, integration and adoption of technology.
Winner
Keoghs LLP
Runner up
CMS
Finalists
CMS
Keoghs
Mishcon de Reya
‘Technology Venture of the Year’ – Sponsored by Pinsent Masons
‘The Technology Venture of the Year Award’ recognises the outstanding delivery of an individual technology venture, project or initiative. This award honours the strategy, planning, execution and successful results of a technology venture which has delivered a positive and commercially viable impact.
Winner
Fieldfisher
Runner up
Keoghs LLP
Finalists
Fieldfisher
DWF
Keoghs
‘Excellence in IT Security’ – Sponsored by Retain International
‘The Excellence in IT Security Award’ recognises dynamic leadership and contribution within IT security. This category rewards senior IT security professionals who are proactively implementing advanced IT security systems and procedures to protect client data and internal operations from third party intrusions. This award highlights the individuals and teams who have successfully executed advanced system and network protection initiatives whilst driving risk mitigation strategies against sophisticated hacks and breaches.
Winner
Horwich Farrelly
Runner up
Pinsent Masons
Finalists
Horwich Farrelly
Osborne Clarke
Pinsent Masons
Weightmans
British Legal Technology Awards 2018 – Dual Categories – Law Firms, Barristers’ Chambers, In-House, ALSP & Legal IT Suppliers & Consultants
‘Alliance of the Year’ – Sponsored by Weightmans
‘The Alliance of the Year Award’ recognises legal service providers and legal suppliers who have delivered excellence in collaboration between all parties. This category highlights sharing and complimenting best practice, looking outward and not inwards in terms of process, for the delivery of excellence in internal and external client services.
Winner
Digital Control Room & IIJ
Runner up
Keoghs & Hill Dickinson
Finalists
Digital Control Room & IIJ
Keoghs & Hill Dickinson
Weightmans
InfoTrack & MW Solicitors
‘Social Impact of the Year’ – Sponsored by OneTrust
‘The Social Impact of the Year Award’ recognises legal service providers and legal suppliers who are driving the delivery of legal services within our wider society. This category focuses on the social impact of new technology and the technological advancements that support the breaking of social barriers and increasing access to Justice.
Winner
Amicable
Runner up
LawDroid
Finalists
LawDroid
Amicable
British Legal Technology Awards 2018 – Categories for Legal IT Suppliers – Vendors & Consultants
‘Innovation in Legal Services’
‘The Innovation in Legal Services Award’ honours the suppliers which are driving the future of technology in legal services. This critically acclaimed award recognises solution providers which demonstrate they are accelerating the pace of change whilst transforming the competitive landscape with innovative technologies, platforms and services.
Winner
LEAP Legal Software
Runner up
Workshare
Finalists
LEAP Legal Software
OneTrust
Clio
Workshare
iManage
‘New IT Product of the Year’
‘The New Product of the Year Award’ recognises innovative new products and solutions which have been launched in the legal sector during the past 12 months. This category, open to start-ups and established vendors, recognises the products and solutions which deliver vision, differentiation, practicality and importance to the sector.
Winner
iManage
Runner up
Libryo
Finalists
Consilio
iManage
Libryo
ThoughtRiver
NetDocuments
‘IT Security Provider of the Year’ – Sponsored by DELTAS
‘The IT Security Provider of the Year Award’ awards the IT Security provider which demonstrates unprecedented knowledge, advancement and solution implementation, whilst delivering excellent client service and a complete security offering that is at the forefront of IT security within the legal sector.
Winner
Tessian
Runner up
Garrison Technology
Finalists
Tessian
Garrison Technology
iManage
NetDocuments
‘Supplier of the Year – Large Enterprise’
‘The Supplier of the Year – Large Enterprise Award’ recognises large enterprise suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in legal technology and client focused services. This award honours the suppliers which are re-shaping the future of the world’s largest law firms and legal businesses.
Winner
Litera Microsystems
Runner up
AnyDATA Solutions
Finalists
AnyDATA Solutions
BigHand
Litera Microsystems
OneTrust
‘Supplier of the Year – Small & Medium Enterprise’
‘The Supplier of the Year – Small & Medium Enterprise Award’ recognises suppliers who have demonstrated excellence in legal technology and client focused services within the SME marketplace. The recipient of this award has delivered innovative change to the SME market whilst offering a highly competitive edge.
Winner
LEAP Legal Software
Runner up
InfoTrack
Finalists
InfoTrack
LEAP Legal Software
Vuture
iTrain Legal
‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ – Sponsored by Intapp
Winner
Janet Day
‘The Lifetime Achievement Award’ recognises an individual who has been instrumental in shaping and driving the evolution and successful impact of technology within legal services. Nominated by the judging panel, this award honours an exceptional advocate within legal technology who has displayed leadership, excellence and vision over a long serving career.