LegalStacks blog

Insights on legal practice management, FICA/KYC compliance, onboarding, and modern client service for South African firms.

Compliance

FICA compliance checklist for 2026

A practical guide for law firms updating risk assessments, client verification, and record-keeping under South African AML rules.

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Product

Why client portals beat email for document collection

Secure upload links reduce back-and-forth, improve client experience, and create audit trails your partners will thank you for.

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Workflow

Onboarding a new corporate client in under 48 hours

How mid-size firms use structured business onboarding workflows to win instructions faster without cutting compliance corners.

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Trust law

Trust matters: what to capture at first instruction

Trust deeds, trustee IDs, and beneficiary records — the minimum dataset every firm should standardise before work begins.

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Guides

Choosing legal practice software in South Africa

Evaluation criteria for partners: compliance modules, local support, migration path, and total cost of ownership.

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Security

Security practices for cloud-based law firms

Role-based access, encryption, and staff training — essentials for firms moving matters and documents off local drives.

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