3Kites

3Kites is an independent consultancy, which is to say that we have no ties or arrangements with any suppliers so that we can provide our clients with unfettered advice. We have been operating since 2006 and our consultants include former law firm partners (one a managing partner), a GC, two law firm IT Directors and an owner of a practice management company. This blend of skills and experience puts us in a unique position when providing advice on IT strategy, fractional IT management, knowledge management, product selections, process review (including the legal process) and more besides.

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Legaltech is more than just AI – key takeaways from ILTACON 2025

Paul Longhurst recaps his recent visit to ILTA’s annual conference in the US, where the focus on AI often overshadowed the benefits of other legaltech

22 Aug 2025

The beginner’s guide to law firm mergers - a managing partner’s perspective

Following the arrival of two former law firm managing partners at 3Kites, Paul Longhurst taps their vast experience to create a checklist for firms considering a merger

25 Jun 2025

Joining systems together is vital for increasing lawyer efficiency

Creating a single source of truth by integrating data from disparate systems can improve law firm performance, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

25 Apr 2025

Moving to the cloud: next steps

3Kites’ consultant Luke Axon outlines how law firms can get the most out of their cloud environments once they have migrated to the cloud

17 Jan 2025

How law firms can benefit from fractional leadership roles

Fractional roles are on the rise. 3Kites director Jon Howells explains what they are and how firms are using them to improve services

28 Nov 2024

How 3Kites Consulting assists small to medium-sized law firms

The shift to the cloud means IT services once only available to large firms are now within reach for smaller firms, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells

12 Nov 2024

Five top tips for moving to the cloud

In the first in a short series on cloud deployment and customisation, 3Kites consultant Luke Axon gives his top tips for firms that are preparing to migrate to the cloud

29 Oct 2024

CRM – has the time come to invest?

The next generation of CRM systems can give firms much greater insights into their client relationships and opportunities, writes 3Kites consultant Michele Asbury

24 Oct 2024

The art of PMS deployment timing: ‘Better three hours too soon than a minute too late’

Upgrading a practice management system requires careful time planning to ensure project delays don’t create deployment challenges, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

14 Oct 2024

Case management: how to migrate from your legacy system

Changing case management systems can be a complex task for law firms, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

15 Aug 2024

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Joining systems together is vital for increasing lawyer efficiency

Creating a single source of truth by integrating data from disparate systems can improve law firm performance, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

25 Apr 2025

Moving to the cloud: next steps

3Kites’ consultant Luke Axon outlines how law firms can get the most out of their cloud environments once they have migrated to the cloud

17 Jan 2025

How law firms can benefit from fractional leadership roles

Fractional roles are on the rise. 3Kites director Jon Howells explains what they are and how firms are using them to improve services

28 Nov 2024

How 3Kites Consulting assists small to medium-sized law firms

The shift to the cloud means IT services once only available to large firms are now within reach for smaller firms, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells

12 Nov 2024

The art of PMS deployment timing: ‘Better three hours too soon than a minute too late’

Upgrading a practice management system requires careful time planning to ensure project delays don’t create deployment challenges, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

14 Oct 2024

Case management: how to migrate from your legacy system

Changing case management systems can be a complex task for law firms, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

15 Aug 2024

Key considerations when selecting an IT supplier – part two

3Kites’ Jon Howells outlines additional requirements firms should take into account when making IT-related purchases

17 Jun 2024

Leveraging intranets as a knowledge management tool – part three

For firms interested in using SharePoint as their intranet platform, 3Kites consultant Anthony Olisa shares some tips on how to improve their search experience

28 May 2024

Cyber security in 2024 – a short overview for a firm’s management team

As cyber threats continue to evolve, firms may need to consider new cyber security defences to maintain adequate protection, writes 3Kites’ Jon Howells

11 Apr 2024

‘We can work it out’: building IT supplier relationships to improve the resolution of issues

Not expecting suppliers to do all the running will pay dividends when it comes to solving problems, writes 3Kites’ Paul Longhurst

26 Mar 2024