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First impressions The flow of info between private client solicitor and client contains some of the most sensitive client data imaginable – detail on the client’s financial position , assets and liabilities. The means by which that sort of data is collected by the solicitor varies: anecdotally, from our own discussions in the sector, the […]
In an era where the ‘old man in a suit’ epitomises the pinnacle of trust and expertise for many, a seismic shift is underway, challenging the very foundations of traditional private client practices. Ben Stanway, co-founder of the widely utilised savings and investing app Moneybox, captures this zeitgeist: “One way to give confidence is via […]
Whilst much of the legal sector has innovated, private client services have continued to be… old fashioned. And much of that old-fashioned nature is what makes those services so special – the human element. But personalised, relationship-centric private client services and technology are not mutually exclusive. Technology, harnessed right way, enhances that human element – […]
Brandon joins us having completed his BEng (hons) at Napier and receiving a first class. Brandon’s honours project involved using domain driven design to develop a web application. Brandon will be joining the Automation team, as a Junior Software Engineer. What excites you about working for Legado? I’m excited to be working with a team […]
Gus joins us having most recently worked at Settld, alongside the founder, to support the companies turnaround and development. He supported across all elements of the business from client accounts, project workflows and finance to team support and optimisation. Gus will be joining as a Founder’s Associate. What excites you about working for Legado?The most exciting aspect for […]
Melanie joins us straight out of Codeclan, having successfully completed the professional software development course. Melanie’s training at Codeclan gave her knowledge of using Javascript and React, as well as Java and Python. Melanie holds an Information Technology (Business) MSc degree from Heriott-Watt University and a BSc in Geology from the University of Edinburgh. Melanie […]
27 April 2023 With the acquisition of Wonderbill, we thought it would be interesting to hear from Anja Beisel, the Lead developer on the team involved with integrating the Wonderbill software into the Legado platform. As this exciting addition to the Legado product grows and expands, learn more from Anja below: Tell us about your […]
Date: 19 April 2023 By Josif Grace What is the Consumer Duty regulation? Consumer Duty regulation is set to bring significant changes to the UK’s financial services industry. The regulation, designed to ensure that financial firms act in the best interest of their customers, will create a more transparent and fair environment for consumers. The […]
We’re pleased to announce that we have been ISO 27001 certified since 2022, an important and impressive achievement for all at Legado. The ISO 27001 standard is the most recognised international standard for information security. Certification is awarded to organisations that have adopted a management system that helps to ensure that information security controls continue […]
We recently welcomed Anthea to the team as our new Software Engineer! With over eight years of software experience, in mobile and web development, across various industries and verticals including space, start ups and having been a founder, we are thrilled to have Anthea onboard. We asked her to tell you a bit about herself: […]
DATE: 2 September 2022 “We took on two interns in the summer of 2022. Both proved to be extremely diligent, hard-working and enthusiastic from day 1. Assisting with a wide variety of tasks, from software development to data analysis, we saw significant efficiency gains and output enhancement during their tenure, and were particularly impressed with […]
August 08, 2022 EDINBURGH, Scotland- Open document and data platform specialist Legado has acquired the consumer and B2B bill management technology from WonderBill. Launched in 2016, London-based WonderBill allowed consumers to manage all their household bills and subscriptions. The company was backed by Shell Ventures, Shell’s corporate venture capital arm. Legado plans to repurpose WonderBill’s technology to […]