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About Sellors Solicitors 

Sellors Solicitors, one of Ireland’s leading law firms, has roots dating back over 150 years and was established by some of Ireland’s most prominent lawyers. The firms of Sellors, Connolly, Houlihan, Geraghty, and Keating merged over time, forming a unified practice with offices in Clare and Limerick. Combining a rich heritage with modern innovation, Sellors Solicitors boasts a team of 23 top legal minds and a large support team, enabling them to handle large-scale projects. Their service is characterised by a personal, proactive, partner-led approach, offering clients unparalleled legal expertise.

The Business Requirement

Stephen Keogh, Managing Partner at Sellors Solicitors, explained why they approached Viatel Technology Group at such a defining period.

We were taking a big jump with two small firms suddenly becoming one of the largest law firms in the Midwest Region. We knew we would need the help of an IT partner to ensure efficiency and smooth transition. We wanted an IT team that we could trust. Ultimately, we needed a strategic partner that would guide us through everything we needed from a technology perspective. Our goal is to be at the cutting edge in terms of technology and efficiency. We know that’s the future of legal services but embracing technology was never something we excelled at. We made a conscious decision to commit ourselves fully to this goal and to building a strong relationship with our IT partner.

The Viatel Technology Group Solution 

Since the partnership began, Viatel Technology Group has helped Sellors Solicitors become a more IT-savvy organisation. With the help of a trusted IT partner, this long-established law firm is undergoing a digital transformation.

Office 365 Integration

 Viatel Technology Group’s first task was to consolidate all servers into one building to accommodate the merger. Once completed, the next stage was to create a work environment less reliant on that building. Viatel Technology Group introduced Office 365, improving internal messaging and remote access, allowing Sellors Solicitors to work more flexibly and efficiently.

Helpdesk

Sellors Solicitors uses Viatel Technology Group’s ticketing system – Helpdesk. Monthly site checks ensure IT infrastructure runs smoothly.

A Paper-Light Office 

Reducing paper usage has been an ongoing goal for Sellors Solicitors as they work towards a more sustainable approach to data management. Although not yet paperless, reliance on physical documentation has decreased significantly in favour of electronic filing and sharing.

Security 

Within the legal industry, security is paramount. New anti-virus protection and firewall have been installed as standard. To complement this, Viatel Technology Group has provided guidance on security best practices, including a more robust password reset policy.

The Result

With the help of an experienced IT partner, Sellors Solicitors has become a more robust, technologically proficient practice. On the back of an ongoing and successful digital transformation, they have set their sights even higher. When we spoke with Stephen Keogh, the development of the “on-the-go professional” and improving efficiency through technology were areas the firm remains focused on.

This belief in the power of technology has been cultivated through yet another successful partnership for the Irish law firm. According to Stephen Keogh, the benefits of this most recent partnership go beyond IT expertise.

We wanted a strategic IT partner that could tell us what we needed, when we need it and where we need to invest. Building that type of relationship with Viatel Technology Group, for us, has been the most important thing.

Stephen Keogh, Managing Partner, Sellors Solicitors

Improvements in technology aside, what has been critically important has been working with an IT partner that can guide them in a very assured and competent manner.