PINSENT MASONS
Pinsent Masons ’ CTO Nigel Tranter speaks to Technology Magazine about harnessing technology as a growth enabler and the law firm ’ s journey with data
Just like many others , the legal industry continues to evolve . For Pinsent Masons , a professional services business with law at its core , this change has been particularly notable , with the utilisation of technology to enable growth for the business .
The multinational legal practice operates across 26 offices worldwide with a depth of knowledge and expertise in energy , financial services , infrastructure , real estate and technology , science , and industry .
And , as Nigel Tranter – Pinsent Masons ’ Chief Technology Officer – says , the firm has undergone a number of changes through its investment in technology . Conversations around data and analytics are now widespread , and , through the firm ’ s partnerships , a product development arm of the business has developed and is proving highly successful .
“ In the last three years , the firm has invested significantly in transforming its technology estate ,” he explains . “ I think the biggest compliment and reflection of that is when people around the business don ' t see you as a cost centre , but as an enabler .
“ Now , we ’ re thought of as enablers for growth in the business . We ' ve created a product development arm , and we ' re using a development company who have helped grow our product development space significantly .
“ We were probably delivering two or three products a year . Between now and the end of our financial year in May , we ' ve got 22
52 February 2023