Legal practice software · South Africa
Run your firm with clarity, compliance, and confidence
LegalStacks unifies FICA/KYC, client onboarding, document collection, and matter workflows in one secure platform built for South African attorneys.
No credit card required · Setup in days, not months
Platform highlights
Everything your firm needs in one stack
From compliance to client portals — designed for how South African law firms actually work.
The challenge
Scattered tools slow your firm down
Spreadsheets, email chains, and disconnected KYC folders create risk — and billable hours lost to admin.
- FICA records buried in inboxes
- Clients chasing you for upload links
- No single view of matter status
- Audit prep that takes days
The solution
One platform for practice and compliance
LegalStacks connects onboarding, documents, and matters so your team spends time on legal work — not file chasing.
- Centralised client and matter records
- Automated FICA/KYC workflows
- Branded client upload portals
- Export-ready audit trails
How it works
From intake to signed engagement in four steps
A streamlined workflow your whole firm can follow.
Invite client
Send a secure onboarding link from any matter.
Collect documents
Clients upload ID, proof of address, and custom forms.
Run FICA/KYC
Complete risk assessments with guided checklists.
Open the matter
Everything lives in one audit-ready file.
Capabilities
Built for every desk in your firm
FICA / KYC module
Risk scoring, verification checklists, and renewal reminders aligned with South African requirements.
Learn more →Business onboarding
Capture company details, directors, and resolutions in structured workflows.
Learn more →Document collection
Branded portals with upload progress, reminders, and reviewer queues.
Learn more →Consultation tools
Intake forms, conflict checks, and consultation notes linked to matters.
Learn more →Secure cloud app
Access from office or court — role-based permissions for partners, associates, and staff.
Learn more →Why firms choose LegalStacks
Outcomes that matter to partners and clients
Reduce compliance risk
Structured FICA/KYC records mean fewer gaps when auditors or the FIC ask questions.
Faster client onboarding
Clients complete uploads on their phone; your team reviews in one dashboard.
Happier clients
Professional portals and clear status updates build trust from the first instruction.
Scale without chaos
Add users, departments, and matter types without rebuilding your processes.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before you sign up.
Yes. LegalStacks supports FICA/KYC workflows, trust and business onboarding, and practice management requirements common to South African attorneys, advocates, and corporate legal teams.
Clients receive secure portal links to upload ID documents, proof of address, and matter-specific files. Your team reviews, approves, and stores everything in an audit-ready matter file.
Our onboarding team helps import client lists, matter metadata, and document folders. Book a demo to discuss your current stack and timeline.
LegalStacks uses encrypted connections, role-based access, and hosting aligned with modern SaaS security practices. See our Privacy Policy for full details.
Professional and Firm plans include onboarding sessions and priority support. Starter users can access documentation and email support.
Ready to modernise your practice?
Join South African firms using LegalStacks for compliance, onboarding, and matter management.