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Aquarius is an advanced data consolidation and visualisation software tailored to the needs of UK law firms. Its seamless integration with existing case management systems provides powerful, up to date insights that drive operational efficiency and strategic decision making.
Our intuitive system is designed for agility and responsiveness and is built to evolve with technological advancements, ensuring that law firms are always equipped with robust and cutting-edge business management and reporting tools. Aquarius allows businesses to combine data from multiple sources and delivers a single “one version of the truth” view of how the business is performing.
This unique and cost-effective approach helps to simplify the adoption and implementation process and protects the firm against future outsourcing restraints for its reporting needs.
“Thanks to their expertise, we now have instant access to real-time data in user-friendly dashboards that empower our teams to make informed decisions swiftly.”
Key Benefits:
In Depth Reporting
Aquarius delivers comprehensive, detailed management reports on Work in Progress (WIP), exception reporting, aged debt, compliance and risk management, and departmental performance. Our system offers firms complete flexibility with customisable permissions for different staff levels. Partners, Finance Directors, COFAs and COLPs can gain in-depth visibility on crucial aspects of the firm, enabling strategic decision-making on growth, sustainability, and risk management.
Compliance and Risk Management
Up to date tracking and compliance monitoring ensure that files are updated accurately and that regulatory requirements, such as SRA guidelines and AML obligations, are followed. The Aquarius system helps to identify and address any gaps in risk assessment monitoring and supervision, as well as in training. The compliance reports can be adapted to fit the firm’s needs and show the status of documentation, risk assessments, ID checks and client due diligence. All of this is seamlessly synced with the firm’s chosen case management system.
Power BI Integration
Aquarius is built on Microsoft Power BI, a system that offers scalable, secure, and industry-standard reporting functionalities, enhancing performance and data management. Microsoft Power BI is recognised as the gold standard in Management Information Reporting and can consolidate information from multiple data sources. With Aquarius, you can leverage these reporting features and gain insights that provide a unified “one version of the truth” view of the performance of your business.
Future-Proof Technology
Stay agile with Aquarius, as it can operate across multiple CMS platforms without costly data migrations, ensuring your firm’s long-term reporting stability. Aquarius is built using Microsoft Power BI, so your firm will remain at the forefront of legal tech innovations for years to come.
Additionally, our specialist training and knowledge transfer programmes will equip your teams with the ability to fully manage the system in-house and without the need for costly outsourcing requirements.
Security & Data Protection
With Aquarius, your data always remains your data. The system runs in your Microsoft environment, ensuring information never leaves your control. Built on Microsoft Power BI, Aquarius benefits from enterprise-grade safeguards such as two-factor authentication, encryption, and compliance-ready infrastructure.
Aquarius also offers multiple layers of access control: from login credentials to app permissions, tailored audiences, and row-level security. This means you can precisely manage who sees what, whether by role, department, or client. The result is a flexible yet robust security model that protects sensitive information while giving your teams the access they need.
Insights
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Why Choose Aquarius?
Firms can feel confident in our expertise. Our team has decades of combined experience in the legal sector, including creating, growing and managing a law firm and providing technical solutions and data insights to law firms.
Our founder, Graeme Hills, holds a Ph.D. in Astrophysics, and possesses extensive technical and scientific knowledge, which can be applied to various business problems such as process optimisation, business analysis, and the production of Management Information. Graeme has an extensive track record in a range of sectors, including Health, Personal Injury and Rehabilitation. The breadth of experience and our diverse team, allow Aquarius and Graeme Hills Consultancy to find effective solutions for a wide range of businesses.
Neil Beck has worked in the legal sector for over 40 years and brings a vast amount of experience to Graeme Hills Consultancy as an Associate Sales Director. Having previously been a CEO of large Solicitors Practice and a Group Commercial Director of a privately owned business, Neil has worked at the forefront of these businesses and is experienced in the challenges that arise. An accomplished Legal Consultant, Neil regularly assists and advises Solicitors on Strategy, Operational issues and Commercial opportunities both from an internal and external position.
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What do you need to know about Aquarius?
How does Aquarius integrate with existing case management systems?
Aquarius links seamlessly with your current case management software, allowing access to vital data without requiring an expensive system overhaul.
Can Aquarius be tailored to our specific law firm needs?
Aquarius is fully customisable, offering bespoke reports for different practice areas and operational needs, from finance to HR.
Can Aquarius be used with other systems?
Yes, Aquarius is not just for case management systems. It can consolidate data from multiple systems and be adapted for finance systems, HR software, Marketing and CRM systems and more. Aquarius can also be integrated into other environments, such as SharePoint.
Is Aquarius suitable for all levels of the firm?
Absolutely. The software provides data visibility and reporting for everyone, from partners, COLPs and COFAs to department heads, IT, and fee earners.
How does Aquarius ensure compliance with SRA regulations?
Aquarius includes built-in compliance reporting that helps to ensure your files meet SRA standards, covering risk assessments, fraud checks, and documentation status updates.
Why should my firm use Power BI as part of our legal tech stack?
Power BI is the industry gold standard for management information, offering scalability, security, and AI capabilities. With Aquarius, you can leverage this technology for legal-specific needs. Key benefits include:
- This technology is used by developers worldwide and is widely understood, making it easy to source maintenance and support.
- It has an open, scalable, and secure architecture.
- It connects with other Microsoft technologies including Power Platform, Azure and Fabric.
- It connects with other Microsoft Power Platform technologies, including Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
- It offers multiple integrations with existing business systems and providers, including Copilot, for AI support.
- Power BI offers robust security features, such as Workspace governance and Row Level Security.
- Ability to be scalable to handle large datasets
What ongoing support is provided with Aquarius?
We offer comprehensive training programs to ensure your team fully understands the software, with ongoing support and updates tailored to your firm’s needs.
Is Aquarius future-proof?
Yes, Aquarius is designed to adapt to new technology, and with its Power BI integration, your firm will remain at the forefront of legal tech innovations for years to come.
Does Aquarius work in Ireland?
Yes, Aquarius will work in any country.
Do I need clean data to start?
No. Aquarius is designed to work with your data as it is today. In fact, using Aquarius is one of the best ways to improve your data quality over time. The platform highlights inconsistencies and anomalies through exception reporting, so you can quickly identify and correct issues. That means you can start getting valuable insights straight away, while steadily improving the accuracy of your data as you go.
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