Stage based matter budgeting that mirrors how you work
Tessaract lets you structure budgets around how matters actually progress, so financial planning reflects real delivery.
- Set budgets by matter stage
- Track fees and disbursements
- Give fee earners clear financial visibility
- Equip leadership with stronger oversight
The result is tighter control, less scope creep and stronger matter profitability.
Looking forward - real time visibility of WIP across every matter
Tessaract gives firms a clear view of WIP, so future revenue is managed proactively.
See WIP and billed position at a glance, with insight into unbilled time and disbursements.
The result is faster billing and less revenue tied up in unbilled work.
Turn WIP into revenue faster with Tessaract’s quick bill function
Tessaract makes it easy to convert WIP into bills, with bulk selection and instant draft creation.
The result is faster billing, stronger cash flow and less admin.
Forecast performance the easy way
Tessaract tracks spend against stage budgets in real time, giving firms a clear view of matter performance and expected revenue.
The result is more accurate forecasting, better resourcing decisions and stronger financial control.
Want to take a closer look at Tessaract’s budgeting and forecasting capabilities?
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Legal tech insights from the Tessaract team
Measuring matter profitability remains a challenge for law firms
Every pricing decision, hiring decision and growth plan depends on understanding one thing: which matters actually make money. Yet our Mind the Delivery Gap research, produced in partnership with LPM, found that only 18% of firms are completely confident in their ability to assess matter profitability. A further 38% say their view is inconsistent or inaccurate, while 67% of leaders report that users experience frustrations with their core systems.
Can your law firm grow without adding more operational pressure?
Growth is firmly on the agenda for mid-size UK law firms. According to Mind the Delivery Gap, our research completed in partnership with LPM. 44% expect moderate organic growth, 33% are pursuing geographic growth and 20% anticipate growth through mergers and acquisitions.
Does legal practice management software need accounting?
When law firms replace their legal practice management software, accounting is increasingly becoming part of the same conversation. Our recent discussions with law firm buyers show firms looking for systems that combine practice management, legal accounting, billing and client money management, rather than treating finance as a completely separate technology decision.
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Choosing legal practice management software is one of the most important technology decisions a law firm can make. Yet many firms still evaluate systems based on feature lists alone.
Is technology becoming a deciding factor for potential employees?
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What processes are mid-market law firms automating and where should you start?
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The hidden cost of workarounds. How legacy legal practice management systems are quietly holding your law firm back
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Beyond features: How to choose legal practice management software that delivers real outcomes
When it’s time to choose a new Practice Management System (PMS), it’s tempting to start with a checklist of features. Every demo looks impressive, every vendor promises the world — and before long, you’re comparing dashboards instead of results.