New Law Firm 2026

Challenges Law Firms Face

Manual processes and fragmented systems slow down client onboarding
Manual Administration-Heavy Workflows

Client onboarding and engagement letter issuance require time-consuming manual processes.

Fragmented Communication

Multiple email threads, attachments and fragmented systems waste back-office time and increase error risk.

Compliance & Integration Needs

Need for secure storage, e-signing and integration with existing systems like Office 365 SharePoint to maintain regulatory compliance.

Manual document workflows Time-consuming and error-prone processes
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The Zegal Solution

Zegal introduced a fully digital engagement letter platform: lawyers can use pre-made templates, customise them, send to clients for e-signature, and automatically file signed documents into SharePoint and the matter-management system—reducing administrative burden while maintaining full compliance.

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Digital engagement letter platform designed for solicitors and legal practices
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Pre-Made Customizable Templates

Lawyers use regulated templates, customize and send for e-signature
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Automated Filing & Integration

Auto-archive into SharePoint and sync to matter-management systems
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Reduced Admin Burden

Fewer manual steps, less email correspondence, faster turnaround
100s Hours Saved Monthly
100% Digital Workflow
Full Audit Trail
Zero Paper Chase

Key Features for Law Firms

Comprehensive tools designed to streamline engagement letters and client onboarding

Automated Engagement Letter Templates

Automated Engagement Letter Templates

Pre-set, regulated templates for engagement letters that solicitors can easily customise and use.

Client e-Signing Workflow

Client e-Signing Workflow

Clients receive a link, review and sign the engagement letter online—no attachments, no external software required.

Automatic Filing & Integration

Automatic Filing & Integration

Signed documents are auto-archived into Office 365 SharePoint and sync to the firm’s matter-management system.

Reduced Admin Load for Back Office

Reduced Admin Load for Back Office

Fewer manual steps, less email correspondence and less time spent chasing signatures or tracking versions.

Scalable Platform for Growing Firms

Scalable Platform for Growing Firms

Each lawyer has their own account, pre-loaded templates, and workflows expand as the firm grows.

Compliance & Audit Readiness

Compliance & Audit Readiness

Full audit trail of document creation, sign-off, signing and archiving—critical for regulated law-services firms.

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Client Success: 360 Law Services

Trusted by law firms operating across the UK, US and Asia-Pacific, specialising in employment, immigration, family law, property law and more.

“Zegal has helped make our visions a reality. The team are easy to work with … The ability to continue adding workflows and adapting the platform to suit our needs is absolutely critical.”

— Robert Taylor, CEO & Barrister, 360 Law Group
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The Challenge

  • Client onboarding required manually managed engagement letters—leading to administrative delays and risk of error
  • Needed a secure, streamlined solution that integrated with existing systems (SharePoint, matter management) and supported e-signature
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Implementation of Zegal

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Digital Engagement Letter Platform: Lawyers now access templates for engagement letters, fill in fields via an intelligent document builder, and send ready-to-sign documents quickly.
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Client e-Sign & Seamless Workflow: Clients sign the letter via a link—no external software required; once signed, the document is automatically archived.
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Automatic Sync & Storage: Signed letters auto-sync to Office 365 SharePoint and the firm's matter-management system; all backed up within Zegal's platform for centralised storage.
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Administrative Efficiency Gains: Back-office team workload significantly reduced—fewer manual steps, fewer email threads, faster turnaround.

The Results

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Hundreds of Hours Saved

Saved hundreds of hours every month through automation.

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Improved Client Experience

Faster onboarding and seamless digital signing process.

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Standardized Compliance

Established more standardised, compliant engagement letter process.