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 aside, in this issue you will find:
- Will AI Replace The Need For Human IT Support
- Welcoming our newest team member
- Come and join us over the next few months
- Outlook – Email Templates Top Tip Video
- Watch the LOCS:23 webinar
We hope you enjoy reading our newsletter and we appreciate your feedback and suggestions for future editions.
With best wishes from the Baskerville Drummond team
Technology strategists, problem solvers and ‘doers’
Latest Articles
Will AI Replace The Need For Human IT Support?
Chris explains that 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.
Baskerville Drummond Welcomes Matthew Riches
With a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic and operational projects within the Legal sphere, Matthew joins the as an IT Consultant.
Come and join us over the next few months
We are getting out of the office and away from our desks to attend some upcoming events where we would love to meet with you and discuss any areas that we could offer support.
Click on our pictures to send us an email to arrange a chat, a cup of coffee and receive a free bunny.
LSAS Conference
22 October 24
David, Cathy and Chris will be attending the Legal Sector Advisors & Suppliers Conference.
LawNet Conference
14/15 October 24
David, Cathy and Beccy will be attending the LawNet Conference at the Vox in Birmingham.
NetDocuments Inspire
14 November 24
Chris will be attending NetDocuments’ Inspire User Conference in London.
LegalEx
7 November 24
Chris will be attending the LegalEx Expo & Conference at the ExCel in London.
Top Tip
Each week Beccy Scobell shares a weekly tip via video.
This week’s handy tip relates to the email templates in Outlook.
You can view all videos in the series on our YouTube channel.
Webinars
Catch up on our webinar hosted by Tim Hyman, who talked about the LOCS:23 standard and accreditation, and how this enables firms to demonstrate their commitment to GDPR compliance.
On Demand: LOCS:23 – What it is & why it matters to Compliance & IT
Hosted by Tim Hyman, watch our webinar on LOCS:23, the first GDPR standard approved by the ICO for legal services.
Latest Articles
The SRA’s AI warning: responsibility cannot be delegated to the technology
The SRA’s AI warning: responsibility cannot be delegated to the technology The Solicitors Regulation Authority has issued a new warning notice (published on 17 August 2026) on the misuse of artificial intelligence in legal services. It focuses on two risks: inaccurate...
Baskerville Drummond & David Baskerville Recognised in Chambers NewLaw 2026
We are delighted to announce that Baskerville Drummond has once again been recognised in the Chambers NewLaw 2026 Guide, retaining our Band 1 ranking for LawTech Consulting. David Baskerville has also received individual recognition for the first time, achieving a...
Keep It Real 5: Backups – The Last Line of Defence (Often Untested)
Most organisations say they have backups. Few can say, confidently, that they’ll work when the worst happens and they are needed. Backups are treated as a background safety net but in ransomware attacks, system failure or data loss they’re not a nice-to-have; they’re...












