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Information Security Accreditation – Nov 2024
by Cathy Kirby | 4 Nov 2024
We are very pleased and proud to have achieved Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus in the last couple of months, not only because it is a demonstration of how seriously we take our clients’ data security but also because it shows that we can ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to the advice that we give our clients.
Baskerville Drummond Updates – September 2024
by David Baskerville | 30 Sep 2024
Somehow, we have already reached the end of September and for some the tans are starting to fade, kids are returning to school and the days are starting to get shorter. But don’t fret because in less than 3 months time it will be Christmas.With that happy though put...
Baskerville Drummond Welcomes Matthew Riches as New IT Consultant
by David Baskerville | 23 Sep 2024
With a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic and operational projects within the Legal sphere, Matthew joins the Baskerville Drummond team to support its continued growth and further broaden its mission to help law firms navigate the complex world of technological efficiency.
Will AI Replace The Need For Human IT Support
by Chris Winterburn | 22 Sep 2024
Many people are worried that the introduction of AI will make their roles redundant, or that they will no longer be able to speak to a real live person.
AI Workshop: Mature Insights and Practical Planning for Future Innovation
by Baskerville Drummond | 28 Aug 2024
Wed 25 Sep Online Workshop for Legal Aid Law Firms. AI: Mature Insights & Practical Planning for Future Innovation. £99 per person + booking.
Rewatch LOCS:23 – What it is & why it matters to Compliance & IT
by Baskerville Drummond | 10 Jul 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and Tim Hyman, author of the LOCS:23 Standard, on Thursday 18 July 2024 between 12.30pm and 1.30pm.
Baskerville Drummond Updates – June 2024
by Baskerville Drummond | 26 Jun 2024
A warm welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, where we share some of our recent articles, training tips, case studies and what is with the picture of us all as pigs!As with everything Baskerville Drummond do, we try to stand out from the crowd and approach...
Cloud document management that brings AI tools to Lawyers – Webinar | Tue 18 June
by Baskerville Drummond | 6 Jun 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and Net Documents on Tuesday 18 June 2024 between 1.00pm and 2.30pm.
The AI machine
by Cathy Kirby | 5 Jun 2024
Have you noticed how the AI gears are shifting in the machine of legal practice? We are rapidly moving from a position of fear of AI and confusion around how it can or should be used.
The Importance of Purging Client and Matter Records
by Chris Winterburn | 5 Jun 2024
To ensure records are kept accurately, and for the allowed duration, it is crucial that firms adopt a process to deal with the thoughtful purging of client and matter records.
It goes without saying that the careful handling of client and matter records is essential for upholding professionalism and integrity however, many firms do not have processes in place to manage data once a matter is completed.
Lesson learned: Wrong email recipient – delay delivery
by Beccy Scobell | 5 May 2024
It happened to me, the dreaded mistake! Sending an email to the wrong person. I am sure it has happened to many of us before, as soon as you press Send you see the ‘To recipient’ is not who you wanted and poof! email sent. Most of the time not a big deal, but...
Baskerville Drummond Updates – April 2024
by Baskerville Drummond | 22 Apr 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, where we share some of our recent articles, training tips and case studies. In this issue, you will find: The pros & cons of standard and bespoke training The pain of going through Cyber Essentials Plus...
A discussion of all things AI – with Document Direct – Webinar | Thu 18 April
by Baskerville Drummond | 9 Apr 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and iCompli for Why data minimisation should be top of the agenda for law firms today on Monday 4 March 2024 between 1pm & 2.00pm.
Standardise or Bespoke
by Beccy Scobell | 20 Mar 2024
Have you ever attended a training session and thought “Why am I being taught something I don’t use?” or “I/my team does not work like this”. This is something that sits in the back of my mind when I am preparing for any training session. I want to make sure that...
Why data minimisation should be top of the agenda for law firms today – Webinar | Mon 4 March
by Guest | 27 Feb 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and iCompli for Why data minimisation should be top of the agenda for law firms today on Monday 4 March 2024 between 1pm & 2.00pm.
Baskerville Drummond Updates – February 2024
by Baskerville Drummond | 15 Feb 2024
Like most of the Legal Technology world we are playing with Microsoft Copilot - more on that in the next newsletter, for now I will ask Copilot to summarise this newsletter:The purpose and content of the newsletter: The newsletter is a digest of the recently published...
The Legal Services Operational Privacy Certification Scheme (LOCS)
by Cathy Kirby | 14 Feb 2024
In current times the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. As businesses and organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the risk of cyber threats continues to grow.
The Human Side of Cyber Essentials Plus Accreditation
by Chris Winterburn | 10 Feb 2024
In current times the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. As businesses and organisations increasingly rely on digital infrastructure, the risk of cyber threats continues to grow.
Modern Lawyer Feature – Making the case for lean innovators over legal luddites
by Guest | 24 Jan 2024
Baskerville Drummond's David Baskerville is featured in the article ‘Making the case for lean innovators over legal luddites’ by Helen Hamilton-Shaw from the October 2023 edition of Modern Lawyer, published by Globe Law and Business. Research by the Legal Services...
The Great Brain Drain
by David Baskerville | 16 Jan 2024
For several decades there has been a concern and a lot of commentary about the loss of “graduate talent” from the UK’s workforce as highly educated and skilled individuals decide to move overseas to pursue their careers.
How can you assess how secure your M365 environment is?
by Guest | 9 Jan 2024
Introduction Law firms depend on their IT infrastructure to provide a safe and secure environment in which to perform work for their clients. With the growing trend of migrating to Microsoft 365 (MS365) / Azure to provide these services online, there is an assumption...
Baskerville Drummond Updates – December 2023
by Baskerville Drummond | 12 Dec 2023
A warm welcome to our winter newsletter, a handy digest of all the recently published articles, news, and blogs from Baskerville Drummond.We can’t believe it’s been over a year since our last newsletter (which was as long ago as July 2022), so we are obviously very...
What’s your Microsoft Security Score
by David Baskerville | 3 Dec 2023
There seems to be a comfort that if you outsource IT and use Microsoft 365 (MS365) you don’t need to worry about security? Think again…
Part 3 – Automation in Legal Case Management: Streamlining Processes and Improving Efficiency or is it Over Development
by Chris Winterburn | 9 Nov 2023
Automation in legal case management has the potential to streamline processes and improve efficiency within law firms and legal departments.


