How new technology has evolved firms
How new technology has evolved firms Legal and conveyancing firms evolved tremendously throughout 2020, with many having to make quick transitions that they were not prepared for. We saw masse technology adoption and many business owners now expect these changes to be long lasting. Now, we’re looking at what McKinsey and Company have defined as the ‘Next Normal’, where organisations ‘reset for growth beyond the COVID-19 pandemic’. So, in the legal and conveyancing profession, what can we expect? Here are three suggestions. Remote work and virtual meetings will likely continue, but to a lesser extent While lawyers and conveyancers have now adapted to using technology to move their property matters forward, they will have increased opportunity to return to some face-to-face practises. When it comes to due diligence and verifying identity, lawyers may feel more comfortable to do a mix of in person or remote verification when each situation suits. A remote verification may be suitable when you are time poor, versus a face-to-face verification if your client is close by. InfoTrack’s InfoTrackID allows users to complete verification of identity remotely. This has been a massive step forward as lawyers and conveyancers can now verify their clients without the need to