Practice Management
20 productsPractice management software helps Australian law firms manage matters, billing, time recording, trust accounting, and client relationships in one integrated platform. These systems are the backbone of modern legal practice, replacing manual processes with automated workflows.
Clio
Cloud-based legal practice management for firms of all sizes
Clio is a cloud-based legal practice management platform serving law firms in Australia and more than 130 countries. The platform covers matter management, time and expense tracking, billing, client intake, document automation, and AI-powered research tools within a single environment. Its trust accounting module is certified by the Law Society of NSW, making it compliant with Australian trust accounting obligations.
LEAP
Established Australian legal practice management platform
LEAP Legal Software was founded in Sydney in 1992 and has a significant market presence in Australia, serving a large number of small to mid-sized law firms. The platform provides an all-in-one cloud-based environment combining practice management, document automation, and accounting. LEAP includes an extensive library of Australian jurisdiction-specific legal forms and precedents, and has introduced AI tools including LawY (an AI legal assistant) and Matter AI.
Smokeball
AI-powered practice management with automatic time tracking
Smokeball is an AI-powered legal practice management platform with its global head office in Sydney. The platform is particularly known for AutoTime, a feature that automatically records billable time from all work activities — including emails, calls, and document edits — without manual input. Smokeball holds Law Society Approved Billing status and provides Australian-based onboarding and support teams.
Actionstep
Highly customisable cloud practice management for midsize firms
Actionstep is a global cloud-based law firm management platform originally developed in New Zealand, targeting midsize law firms that require highly customisable workflows. In 2023, Actionstep acquired Perth-based FilePro, and in October 2024 it acquired Brisbane-based LawMaster, significantly expanding its Australian presence and mid-market capabilities. The combined business now serves a broad range of Australian firms. The platform includes full accounting, matter management, document automation, and a legal CRM, with built-in Australian legal templates. It is ATO-whitelisted and STP-compliant for payroll, and includes AI-powered features for time capture and client intake.
Unity (Dye & Durham)
All-in-one cloud practice management for Australian conveyancers
Unity Practice Management, provided by Dye & Durham, is a cloud-based practice management solution designed specifically for legal and conveyancing firms in Australia. It includes certified trust accounting for all Australian states, PEXA integration for electronic conveyancing, Verification of Identity (VOI) tools, and Australia-based data hosting with bank-grade security.
PracticeEvolve
Cloud practice management built for Australian and NZ law firms
PracticeEvolve is a cloud-based legal practice management system built specifically for Australian and New Zealand law firms. It integrates matter management, document management, and legal accounts management into a single platform, with a stated emphasis on client support through its "Software with a Service" model. The platform holds SOC 2 accreditation and integrates with InfoTrack, PEXA, and other Australian legal services.
3E (Elite)
Enterprise ERP platform for the world's top law firms
3E by Thomson Reuters (marketed as Elite 3E) is a cloud-based enterprise resource planning platform designed for large law firms and professional services firms. It centralises financial management, billing, time recording, and analytics, with multi-entity and multicurrency support for firms operating across multiple jurisdictions. Used by premier Australian law firms including MinterEllisonRuddWatts.
Aderant
Comprehensive practice management and billing for large law firms
Aderant is a legal practice management platform designed for large law firms, providing financial management, case and matter management, time and expense capture, and billing. A distinguishing feature is its integration of outside counsel guidelines (OCGs) throughout the billing and matter management workflow, helping firms comply with client billing requirements. Aderant has offices in the Asia-Pacific region and partners with First AML for the ANZ market.
Affinity (Dye & Durham)
Legacy practice management by Dye & Durham — established but firms are migrating to modern cloud platforms
Affinity is a legacy legal practice management solution marketed and supported by Dye & Durham. While it remains a capable platform — providing matter management, document management, integrated legal research, time recording, billing, and reporting — it is now widely regarded as a legacy system. The market trend is migration away from Affinity to modern cloud-native platforms such as Clio, Actionstep, or Smokeball. Affinity integrates with PEXA for electronic conveyancing and Unity Search for property searches, reflecting its historical focus on the Australian property law market. Replacing Affinity can be complex for firms with deeply embedded workflows, particularly those reliant on its PEXA and Unity Search integrations.
Infinitylaw
Cloud-based end-to-end practice management for AU/NZ law firms
Infinitylaw is a cloud-based legal practice management software designed for Australian and New Zealand law firms. The platform provides end-to-end management of matters, documents, billing, accounting, and client relationships. It has been in the Australian market for over 40 years. Infinitylaw was acquired by LEAP Legal Software. Prospective buyers should confirm the current product status and roadmap directly with LEAP, as the platform may be in transition or being migrated to the LEAP ecosystem. Existing Infinitylaw clients should contact LEAP for information about ongoing support and migration options.
Open Practice
Developed with Australian legal professionals for mid-to-large firms
Open Practice is a legal practice management software developed in collaboration with Australian legal professionals, now part of GlobalX (Dye & Durham). It provides a comprehensive, integrated solution for mid-to-large law firms, supporting matter-centric workflows, trust accounting, document management, and PEXA integration. The platform supports over 7,400 legal staff across hundreds of Australian firms.
SILQ
Browser-based practice management for Australian solicitors and barristers
SILQ is a browser-based legal practice management software designed specifically for Australian solicitors and barristers. It provides matter management, time and expense tracking, invoicing, trust accounting (Law Society Certified), document automation, and email management. All servers are located in Australia, providing data sovereignty for firms with local data residency requirements.
Yao Technology
Cloud-native practice management built by lawyers, for lawyers
Yao Technology is a cloud-native legal practice management platform designed by lawyers to streamline operations for law firms. It provides matter management, workflows, correspondence management, and an integrated accounts package, with a specific focus on Australian trust accounting compliance. The platform offers transparent pricing with fixed terms and capped annual increases.
Logic Firm
Australian-built cloud practice management with built-in AML and AI
Logic Firm is an end-to-end cloud-based practice management system designed for small to mid-sized Australian law firms. It includes built-in AML/KYC compliance features and AI-powered insights as part of the core platform, removing the need for separate compliance tools. The platform was developed collaboratively with legal professionals and is Australian-built and owned.
Hivelight
Legal productivity and workflow platform for Australian law firms
Hivelight is a legal productivity platform designed to complement — rather than replace — existing practice management systems. It provides task management, workflow automation, real-time matter visibility, and team collaboration tools, integrating with Clio, Smokeball, and Actionstep. The platform is designed for law firms that want to add workflow clarity and visibility on top of their existing PMS.
Clio Operate
Enterprise matter management and workflow automation (formerly Sharedo)
Clio Operate, formerly Sharedo, is a case and matter management platform designed for large law firms handling complex legal work. Acquired by Clio, it now serves as the enterprise tier of the broader Clio ecosystem (which also includes Clio Manage for SME firms, Clio Grow for CRM/intake, Clio Draft for document automation, and Clio Work for AI-powered research). The system provides no-code workflow automation, secure document management, client portals, and an API-first architecture with over 400 REST endpoints for integration with existing firm systems.
LawMaster
Legacy practice management system — deeply integrated but firms are increasingly migrating to modern platforms
LawMaster is a legacy legal practice management system that served Australian law firms for over 40 years. While it remains a deeply capable platform — covering matter management, document management, trust and office accounting, workflow automation, time recording, billing, and integrated payroll with STP compliance — it is now widely regarded as a legacy system. Few firms are actively moving to LawMaster; instead, the market trend is migration away from it to modern cloud-native platforms such as Clio, Actionstep, or Smokeball. LawMaster was acquired by Actionstep in October 2024, and the product's long-term roadmap should be confirmed with the vendor. Replacing LawMaster can be complex due to its deep integration of accounting, payroll, and practice management in a single platform.
Mattero
Cloud-based PMS from the LawMaster team — now part of Actionstep, confirm product roadmap before committing
Mattero is a cloud-based practice management system developed by the LawMaster team, targeting smaller legal practices that want a modern, accessible interface without the complexity of the full LawMaster platform. Following Actionstep's acquisition of LawMaster in October 2024, Mattero sits within the Actionstep product family. Prospective buyers should confirm the current product roadmap and relationship with the core Actionstep platform.
FilePro
Established Australian practice management for property, conveyancing, and general practice firms
FilePro is a long-standing Australian legal practice management system with particular strength in conveyancing and property law. It provides matter management, document production, trust accounting, and integration with Australian property search and settlement platforms. FilePro was acquired by Actionstep in August 2023. The platform has a loyal installed base among small to mid-size firms, particularly in Western Australia and other states where property and conveyancing work is a core practice area.
LawApp (Law Support)
100% Australian-built web-based practice management for smaller firms
LawApp is a web-based legal practice management system built entirely in Australia by the Law Support team, based in Brisbane. The platform covers matter management, document generation, billing, trust accounting, and reporting. It targets smaller firms looking for an affordable, locally supported alternative to larger platforms, with no server maintenance required and support from a team that understands Australian legal practice.