Globally, the UK legal services industry is one of the largest, second only to the United States¹. We understand the needs of this growing industry and ensure our efforts align with our expanding legal customer base. When it comes to supporting the legal sector, our expert teams are unrivalled in sourcing and providing premium quality solutions for any modern workspaces.

With 20,000 stocked products across 18 product categories, Lyreco are able to provide a full-circle approach offering everything you need for your workplace. From legal stationery and machine consumables to premium catering options and innovative tech, keeping up with the demands of any fast-moving legal business is just what we do.

WEATHERING THE STORM

Rising costs and inflation remain a key concern with half of UK law firms (50%) expecting profitability to be impacted in 2023 (Clio).

Lyreco supports customers to consolidate their suppliers while ensuring we offer competitive pricing through our dedicated services and strategic partnerships. By providing own-brand and budget alternatives for various products, customers have the flexibility to choose cost-effective options without compromising on quality, enabling businesses to achieve significant cost reductions while still meeting workplace needs

SUSTAINABILITY AT THE HEART

Bevan Brittan LLP explains why lawyers should also care about net zero: “In commercial practice, it is essential to respond efficiently in an ever-changing framework and understand the impact the focus on net zero will have on clients”⁴. Many law firms are also working to reduce their own carbon emissions and make everyday practice more sustainable.
We believe that as a leader in our industry, we must act to drive progress.

You can read about commitments in Carbon Reduction Report and the new Lyreco Goodness Annual Sustainability Report

NEW WAYS OF WORKING

The legal industry has previously been characterised as one which honours more conventional working practices; however, the most successful firms continue to be those that have adopted the technological solutions that enable them to provide more flexible, client-centred services. Gartner predicts that by 2025, legal departments will increase their spending on technology threefold.

Although the general feeling is that work-life balance has improved since the pandemic due to more flexible working arrangements, 67% reported still working longer hours (Clio). Lyreco is at the forefront of the office ergonomic health revolution, offering high-speed tech solutions and innovative products designed to enhance health, well-being, and ultimately productivity.

GDPR COMPLIANCE

Requirements to retain files for audits mean that lawyers still work with large quantities of paper documents. Given the vast and sensitive nature of personal information held, it is no surprise that legal is among the most targeted industries in terms of data breaches. Increases in high-profile data attacks have reinforced the absolute importance of cybersecurity and GDPR compliance.

We are proud to partner with  GDPR experts, Restore PLC to provide our customers with a range of services including Confidential Shredding, and Document Scanning to aid with legal compliance.

Restore PLC currently work with 90% of the top 100 UK legal practices

References

1 www.statista.com/topics/8517/legal-services-industry-in-the-uk/#topicOverview
2 www.lawsociety.org.uk/topics/business-management/three-trends-that-will-shape-law-firms-in-2022
3 www.sra.org.uk/sra/research-publications/technology-innovation-in-legal-services/
4 www.lawcareers.net/Explore/CommercialQuestion/Bevan-Brittan-LLP-Net-zero-and-the-legal-profession
5 www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/5-legal-technology-trends-changing-in-house-legal-departments