RFF + Legau
Find out how Legau helped law firm RFF improve its legal drafting process
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RFF
Learn how RFF Lawyers is using Legau to improve attorney capabilities and streamline processes, all while ensuring data security and confidentiality.
FF Lawyers, a premier Portuguese boutique law firm, is celebrated for its unwavering commitment to delivering top tier legal services.
For the second consecutive year, the firm has been honored as the “Best Law Firm: Tax” in Portugal by Leaders League.
This prestigious award underscores RFF’s relentless pursuit of excellence and dedication to addressing their clients’ needs with precision and care.
RFF
Innovating Legal Practice
As a leader in tax & business law, RFF Lawyers faced the challenge of maintaining their top position while meeting increasing demands for efficiency and accuracy.
With a growing client base and an expanding team, the firm needed to optimize its operations and boost productivity without compromising the high-quality service for which it is renowned.
Challenge
To address these challenges, RFF Lawyers adopted Legau, our cutting-edge Legaltech solution designed to support lawyers throughout the entire legal drafting cycle—
research, planning, creation, and review within Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Legau’s seamless integration with the firm’s existing workflow and document management system offered the potential to significantly enhance efficiency and performance without necessitating extensive training or complex setup.
During the implementation phase, RFF Lawyers’ attorneys quickly embraced Legau.
The transition was facilitated by Legau’s customer success team, who provided customized training and ongoing support to ensure a smooth transition, allowing the firm to realize the benefits of the new technology rapidly.
Adopting Legau
The Results
Feedback from RFF Lawyers’ team members highlighted Legau’s user-friendly interface and robust features.
The positive reception underscored the tool’s effectiveness in meeting the firm’s needs.
Joana Fidalgo Barreiro, a trainee in the Advisory Team, noted that “We needed something to support us in document and case law research, and the additional features were a highly appreciated bonus”.
User Satisfaction
The implementation of Legau resulted in significant time savings and productivity improvements across the firm.
Attorneys reported an average time gain of 19% per person, enabling them to manage their workloads more effectively.
Notably, 66% of lawyers stated that they save at least 20% of their time daily, while 18% reported saving at least 30%.
Joana Marques Alves, a Managing Associate in the Private Clients Team, shared that “Legau proved to be a useful and practical tool that allowed me to gain efficiency primarily in drafting emails”.
Efficiency and Productivity Gains
A remarkable 83% of the users confirmed that Legau was crucial in optimizing their research, preparation, and review of legal documents
Álvaro Silveira de Meneses, a Managing Associate in the Advisory Team, commented that “Legau is a very well thought-out product that enhances both the daily tasks of a lawyer and tasks related to research and document preparation”.
Operational Improvement
While specific financial details remain confidential, the improvements in time management and operational efficiency point to a positive financial impact. These advancements suggest potential for increased revenue per attorney and an enhanced realization rate, contributing to the firm’s overall financial health.
Rogério Fernandes Ferreira, managing partner, stated that “Legau has improved our operational efficiency and our firm’s capabilities, which translates into potential revenue growth and better service for our clients. It is an investment that supports our long-term goals.”
Financial Impact
In the legal field, the security and confidentiality of information are critical concerns. At Legau, we prioritize the protection and confidentiality of our clients’ data.
Our infrastructure and protocols are designed to keep client information secure and confidential. We also guarantee that no client data is used in the training of our AI Assistant.