{"id":13579,"date":"2025-07-04T12:28:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clio.com\/uk\/?p=13579"},"modified":"2025-07-04T12:33:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T11:33:08","slug":"best-legal-billing-software-for-large-firms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/best-legal-billing-software-for-large-firms\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Legal Billing Software for Large Firms in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Running a large law firm is a balancing act with many moving pieces\u2014especially when it comes to law firm billing. This is where legal billing software comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal billing software streamlines many essential billing tasks for law firms\u2014like tracking billable hours and expenses, creating invoices, and managing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/guides\/improving-collections-law-firm\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">payment collections<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. For large law firms, legal billing software is especially important for saving time, ensuring compliant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/billing-procedures-law-firms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">billing processes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and driving profitability while managing many clients and cases at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the following blog post, we\u2019ll explore how to find the best legal billing software for large firms like yours. We\u2019ll cover the benefits and key features of billing software for law firms and provide tips for selecting the right software for your firm. To help you evaluate your options, we\u2019ll also review some of the pros and cons of some of the top legal billing software options for large law firms today.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does your firm struggle with clunky billing and collections processes? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-billing\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s legal billing software<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> makes it easier for law firms to quickly and securely send bills in a way that\u2019s easier for clients\u2014which means that firms get paid faster.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is legal billing software?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/electronic-billing-software-law-firms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal billing software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> helps law firms manage the multi-faceted process of billing legal clients more effectively and efficiently. This type of software streamlines and assists with billing and collections tasks like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-time-recording\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tracking time<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-billing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">invoicing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, reviewing bills, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/client-accounting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">client accounting compliance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/payments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">processing payments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/law-firm-performance-dashboard\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">financial reporting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Top legal billing software for large firms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/blog\/best-small-law-firm-billing-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">selecting legal billing software for your firm<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, there are a number of options to consider. The best choice for your large law firm will ultimately depend on your firm\u2019s size, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/practice-types\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">practice areas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, and unique needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your firm is considering adopting legal billing software or making a switch, it\u2019s worth exploring some of the more popular options. To help with this process, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best legal billing software for large firms available today:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-full wp-image-4215 aligncenter o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 15.125rem;  width: 242px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:39.6694214876%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Clio logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/06\/logo-blue-1.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"242\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"96\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Clio logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"242\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"96\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2015\/06\/logo-blue-1.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h3>Clio<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s cloud-based legal practice management software offers a comprehensive solution that\u2019s secure, efficient, and scalable\u2014making it a practical, innovative choice for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/practice-types\/mid-sized-law-firm-software\/#:~:text=See%20how%20mid%2Dsized%20law%20firms%20use%20Clio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">thousands of mid-sized and large firms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-billing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Manage\u2019s legal time and billing software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers an extensive suite of features designed to simplify the legal process in a way that\u2019s user-friendly and convenient for legal clients\u2014and efficient and effective for firms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>It enhances productivity.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clio integrates seamlessly into mid-sized and large firms\u2019 tech stack, allowing teams to boost billing productivity by automating manual tasks and capturing accurate time entries. And, when combined with Clio\u2019s online payment processing functionality, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/payments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Payments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, it\u2019s quick and straightforward to collect payments online or in person via Clio\u2019s mobile app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mid-sized firms using Clio Payments have a median payment collection waiting period of nine days, compared to 20 days for those not using online payments. \u2013<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/enterprise\/2024-mid-sized-law-firms-report\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024 Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms.<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>It\u2019s scalable.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Clio\u2019s simple and transparent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pricing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> offers flexible plan options that allow firms to choose plans to fit the features and number of users they need\u2014making it easy to scale depending on the firm\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>It\u2019s secure.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Backed by Clio\u2019s industry-leading <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/data-security\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> features and protocols, Clio\u2019s cloud-based billing software empowers firms to send bills securely electronically via a client portal and collect payments online through secure click-to-pay links.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>It enriches a tech stack.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Using Clio\u2019s legal billing features alongside other Clio offerings\u2014such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/manage\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Manage\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> practice management features, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/grow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Grow\u2019s<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> client intake features<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014in addition top integrations with popular practice management tools (there are currently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/integrations\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">over 100 apps available in the Clio App Directory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> plus an open API allowing custom builds) unlocks more streamlined workflows and time savings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Solves for more than just billing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> On-top of time tracking and billing, Clio also has features to support robust <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/case-management\/?cta=top-nav-uk\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">case management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, task management, calendar rules, client communication features, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Geographic restrictions. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio Payments and some integrations are only available in certain countries. While Clio Payments works well for UK firms, certain specialist integrations or payment processing features may not be currently available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-medium wp-image-10600 aligncenter o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.75rem;  width: 300px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:13.3689839572%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Practice Panther Logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-23-at-10.45.09.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"748\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"100\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Practice Panther Logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"748\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"100\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-23-at-10.45.09.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/h3>\n<h3>PracticePanther<\/h3>\n<p>Pitched at firms of all sizes, but most suited to small to mid-sized firms, PracticePanther is a cloud-based legal practice management platform that bundles billing, time tracking, document management, client communications and reporting into one package.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All-in-one platform:<\/strong> Combines billing, case management, document storage and CRM tools, allowing users to ditch their patchwork of apps and keep everything under one roof.<\/li>\n<li>Customisable invoices: Supports branded invoices, different billing rates, and templates for different case types.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Not ideal for large firms<\/strong>: While it claims to scale, some large firms may find the automation and CRM features a bit basic or lacking on customisation compared to heavyweight enterprise systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-full wp-image-13581 aligncenter o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 15.4375rem;  width: 247px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:27.9352226721%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Insight Legal logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Insight&#x20;Legal&#x20;logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-12.30.45.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"247\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"69\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Insight Legal logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Insight&#x20;Legal&#x20;logo\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"247\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"69\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-12.30.45.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h3>Insight Legal<\/h3>\n<p>Designed with UK law firms in mind, Insight Legal brings together accounts, case management and billing into one tidy package. While suitable for firms of all sizes its flexible deployment options make it a good fit for larger practice juggling multiple departments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Compliance made easier:<\/strong> Built to keep firms on the right side of SRA rules and other regulatory requirements, with real-time checks and alerts.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automated billing &amp; time recording:<\/strong> Captures billable hours and expenses with no fuss, and spits out detailed, itemised invoices to ensure every minute is accounted for.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Integrations could be broader:<\/strong> Plays nicely with Outlook and some banking systems, but users after deep integrations with a wider range of tools may find it limiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-medium wp-image-6430 aligncenter \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 18.75rem;  width: 300px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:54.6666666667%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Xero Accounting\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Xero&#x20;Accounting&#x20;logo.\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/11\/xero-logo.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"164\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Xero Accounting\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Xero&#x20;Accounting&#x20;logo.\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"300\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"164\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/11\/xero-logo.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h3><b>Xero<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xero.com\/uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Xero<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a cloud-based accounting and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xero.com\/uk\/small-businesses\/legal\/invoicing-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal billing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> software with real-time reporting and automation features. While it\u2019s a popular choice for small to medium-sized practices, Xero is increasingly used by larger UK firms looking for a flexible, scalable solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Deep integration with UK banks and third-party apps: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With integrations covering everything from CRM to payroll and document management, users can build a tech stack to suit their needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b><\/b><b>Built-in compliance: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bundled features like MTD (Making Tax Digital) for VAT, keep HMRC without resorting to endless spreadsheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Xero also integrates directly into Clio. <a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/app-directory\/xero\/\">Learn more here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-full wp-image-13582 aligncenter o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 17.125rem;  width: 274px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:32.1167883212%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Hoxro Logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Hoxro&#x20;Logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-13.50.24.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"274\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"88\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Hoxro Logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Hoxro&#x20;Logo\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"274\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"88\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/07\/Screenshot-2025-07-03-at-13.50.24.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h3>Hoxro<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hoxro.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hoxro<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is an all-in-one legal case and billing management platform designed for law firms that want to keep everything from matter management to billing, document handling and compliance in one box. It\u2019s especially suited for professionals in larger firms who are tired of juggling multiple systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Strong document management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Create, edit and store documents, facilitated with time-saving mail merge and automation features.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Real-time collaboration: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instantly communicate with team members, co-edit documents, and monitor matter progress without leaving the platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Size and scale: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hoxro is a smaller name in legal tech, so big firms with complex global operations might wonder if it can keep up as they grow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-medium wp-image-10599 aligncenter o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.375rem;  width: 300px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:25.0673854447%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"My Case logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-23-at-10.43.46.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"742\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"186\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"My Case logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"742\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"186\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-23-at-10.43.46.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h3><b>MyCase<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycase.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MyCase<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> helps law firms streamline their admin by tracking time, automating invoices, managing client communications, and handling online payments. While popular with firms of all sizes, the platform is especially suited for large UK firms juggling multiple solicitors and complex billing requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Effortless time tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Auto-start timers for calls, emails and calendar events make billing simple and accurate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Seamless integrations: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Syncs with major platforms including QuickBooks, Outlook and Google Workspace.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Not UK-specific: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">MyCase is built with a US focus, so some compliance tools, templates and workflows may need tweaking to fit a UK practice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image size-medium wp-image-10601 aligncenter \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.625rem;  width: 300px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:52.4128686327%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Smokeball Logo\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-23-at-10.45.58.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"746\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"391\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Smokeball Logo\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"746\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"391\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/01\/Screenshot-2024-01-23-at-10.45.58.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h3><b>Smokeball<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smokeball.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Smokeball<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is aimed at solicitors, partners, and firm administrators who want to streamline billing, track every billable minute, and get paid faster. Smokeball automates time tracking, supports every billing format, and integrates with accounting tools like Xero and QuickBooks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pros:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Client portal: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allows clients to see outstanding balances, download invoices, and pay online, eliminating the need to resend invoices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Powerful reporting and insights: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Allows partners to keep tabs on firm profitability, outstanding accounts, and time allocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Cons:<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hybrid cloud system: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some users may prefer the flexibility of a true cloud system which allows faster scaling due not being bound by on-premise infrastructure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<div\n\tclass=\"o-image l-image aligncenter wp-image-9959 size-large o-image__wide \"\n\t\tstyle=\"max-width: 46.875rem;  width: 1024px;\"\n\t\t>\n\t<div\n\t\tclass=\"o-image__wrap l-image__wrap js-lazy-image-wrapper\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"padding-top:41.7431192661%;\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Update your billing practices to get paid\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"Update&#x20;your&#x20;billing&#x20;practices&#x20;to&#x20;get&#x20;paid\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Step-Two_-Update-your-billing-practices-to-get-paid-1-750x313.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\twidth=\"750\"\n\t\t\t\t\theight=\"313\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t<picture>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<source\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tdata-srcset=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Step-Two_-Update-your-billing-practices-to-get-paid-1-750x313.webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tsrcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Update your billing practices to get paid\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Update&#x20;your&#x20;billing&#x20;practices&#x20;to&#x20;get&#x20;paid\"\n\t\t\t\twidth=\"750\"\n\t\t\t\theight=\"313\"\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tloading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/05\/Step-Two_-Update-your-billing-practices-to-get-paid-1-750x313.png\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP\/\/\/wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"is-lazy js-lazy-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\n\t\t<\/picture>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<h2><b>Essential features of legal billing software<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">While features may vary by software and by different pricing plans (some software providers offer different tiers of features and functionality for different pricing plans, for example), key features to look for in today\u2019s legal billing software include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Time and expense tracking features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability to accurately <a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-time-recording\/\">track billable hour<\/a>s and expenses\u2013eliminating messy spreadsheets or third-party time tracking applications.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Invoice creation and sharing features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability to create detailed, clear invoices for various billing arrangements (such as individual and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clio.com\/hc\/en-150\/articles\/25704317136155-Split-Billing\">split bills<\/a>) and securely send them electronically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Payment processing features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability to offer flexible payment options and accept online payments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Flexible billing features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability for flexible payment options and <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clio.com\/hc\/en-150\/articles\/9285735777819-Payment-Plans\">alternative billing arrangements<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Client accounting features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Simplified <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/client-accounting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">management of client accounts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and SRA compliance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reporting features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability to easily track financial performance and profitability with legal billing reports and financial reporting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Accounting and bookkeeping features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability to sync transactions with your accounting software reduces manual entries and errors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Integration features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The ability for your billing software to sync and work with practice management tools and accounting software for streamlined workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Security features:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Ensure the protection of client data and ensure compliance with industry rules and regulations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>What are the benefits of legal billing software?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal billing software is one of the most effective ways for law firms to improve their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/law-firm-billing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">billing and collections processes.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Some of the key benefits of legal billing software for large firms are related to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Efficiency.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Legal billing software offers improved efficiency for many billing processes, such as time tracking, invoicing, and payment collections. Reducing time spent on these time-consuming manual tasks helps large law firms save time and boost productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Accuracy.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Similarly, using software for billing tasks helps to reduce the risk of manual billing errors or inaccurate time and expense tracking.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Cash flow and profitability.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> As the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/enterprise\/2024-mid-sized-law-firms-report\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2024 Legal Trends Report for Mid-Sized Law Firms<\/span><\/i><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">found, the median total payment lockup (unbilled and uncollected revenue) among mid-sized law firms is 101 days. Adopting streamlined billing and convenient payment options makes it easier to bill clients faster and for clients to pay promptly, leading to increased revenue for your firm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Compliance.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> From <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/what-is-ledes-billing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">LEDES billing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to client accounting, law firms have many unique legal, accounting, and ethical responsibilities when it comes to billing. Legal billing software features make it easier to manage complex processes and stay compliant.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Reporting.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Information is key to sound decision-making and financial management for law firms, and reporting features in law firm billing software make it easier for firms to track <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/law-firm-kpis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">key performance indicators<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and analyse data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Client experience.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Legal billing software makes it easier for firms to send clear, detailed invoices to clients in less time. Increased transparency and a timely billing process contribute to a better experience for clients.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Cost considerations: Budgeting for software solutions<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Budget is one of the primary considerations when selecting legal billing software for mid to large-sized law firms. Weigh the following factors when budgeting for potential legal billing software solutions to help you find the right fit:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Tiered pricing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Many legal billing software solutions offer different pricing tiers depending on the specific features that a firm may want to use. Consider which tier and price would best suit your firm.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Subscription fees and contracts.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Be sure to check if signing up means you\u2019re locked in with a software for a set period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monthly vs. annual prices.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Some software solutions offer a discount when subscribing on an annual basis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Integration fees.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Are you hoping to use a particular software with certain software integrations that you don\u2019t already pay for? If so, consider any app costs for integrations and include them in your budget.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Onboarding and training costs.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Are there fees or costs required for training, setup, or onboarding?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Additional fees.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Look for any hidden costs for things like additional storage or additional features.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Return on investment (ROI).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> In addition to considering how much a software will cost, take some time to consider what cost savings it may be able to provide the firm as an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/web\/roi-calculator\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ROI<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Tips for selecting the right software for large firms<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Consider the following tips when vetting potential <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-billing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legal billing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> solutions for a large law firm:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Know what your firm needs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As with almost any software solution, there is a wide array of great options available to choose from when it comes to legal billing software\u2014but that doesn\u2019t mean that all will be the right fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To avoid choosing software that doesn\u2019t have the features your firm really needs\u2014or, conversely, paying too much for software with features your firm won\u2019t use\u2014start by taking the time to assess the specific needs, wants, and pain points your firm currently has with legal billing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What billing tasks are taking up the most time or causing the most frustration at your firm? Identify these, then when <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/cost-of-status-quo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">evaluating legal software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> look for a solution that addresses those specifically.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Keep scalability in mind<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In addition to identifying areas of improvement for your firm\u2019s billing now, it\u2019s also important to prioritise scalability for the future. Legal billing software for large firms should be able to scale as the practice expands and more cases and clients come on board.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Remember the budget<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As mentioned previously, it\u2019s important to carefully consider what fits the budget. Make sure a potential software fits the budget, and look for any free trials or demos available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Also, consider scalability with the budget: Can your firm start at a more basic tier for a lower cost, then move up to more fully-featured tiers later?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Standalone billing software or a legal practice management platform?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Does your firm want an all-in-one solution for practice management and billing features or just billing software? If you\u2019re choosing a standalone software, be sure to consider how well it can integrate with your existing practice management software.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Consider product innovation\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You want to select a solution that will invest in delivering you the best product. This means making sure the solution you chose has a product team that delivers on their promises. This is crucial today where we see advancements in things like AI impacting how we work.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Consider integrations<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Similarly, it\u2019s also important to consider how well a potential billing software will be able to integrate with your existing tech stack and systems. Can it integrate with your accounting software? Does it integrate with other tools that your firm frequently uses?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><b> Check on customer support<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take the time to research potential solution\u2019s customer support and training resources. Does the software offer responsive customer support if something goes wrong? How will your firm learn how to use the software?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the above tips in mind, be sure to spend time thoroughly researching and comparing potential solutions before implementing one at your firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The impact of AI on legal billing software<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Artificial intelligence (AI)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> has already had a significant impact on law firm workflows and processes, including legal billing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When used ethically, AI tools (like Clio\u2019s upcoming generative AI-powered partner, Clio Duo, which is coming soon) can help lawyers streamline processes and improve workflows. In the realm of legal billing, this can mean a range of functions, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Built-in time tracking to make it easier to track billable hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AI-powered invoice review to flag errors or inconsistencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Detailed reporting via AI-driven analytics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And more<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Mobile capabilities: Billing on the go<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mobile capability is another important factor to bear in mind when considering legal billing software solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">From remote working to working on the go, the ability to track time and manage billing flexibly enhances efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/mobile-apps\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s top-rated mobile app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, for example, makes it easy to pull up bills and capture billable time on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Compliance features: Safeguarding client data<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As with any software or tool your firm uses, safeguarding client data is critically important when considering any legal billing software.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Any software your firm uses should have, at minimum, robust security features, be compliant with industry standards and requirements, and use security-focused features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To learn more about how to keep your firm secure, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/blog\/data-security-law-firms\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">read our guide to law firm data security<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio, for example, protects client information with top security features and protocols, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having dedicated security experts available 24x7x365 to respond to security incidents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Applying in-transit and at-rest encryption using industry best practices (such as HTTPS and TLS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Meeting compliance requirements, including GDPR guidelines, HIPAA standards, SOC2 compliance, and ensuring all payments are PCI-compliant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/data-security\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s security features and protocols here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion: Choosing the best legal billing solution for your firm<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Legal billing for a large law firm can be complex and time-consuming, but the right software can help. The right legal billing software solution can streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and ensure more accurate and effective billing, all while keeping client data secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The key to choosing the best solution for your law firm is to do your research. By determining the areas where your firm could most benefit from improvement, you can then find the right legal billing software to help.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Clio\u2019s legal billing software is a great choice for a streamlined, innovative, and comprehensive solution. Clio\u2019s billing features make it easier to bill your clients in a way that\u2019s convenient and clear for them\u2014while also making the whole billing and collections process easier, quicker, and more effective for your firm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/marketing.dev.clio.systems\/uk\/features\/legal-billing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Learn more about Clio\u2019s legal billing software here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find the best legal billing software for large firms in 2025. 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