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Law Firm Clifford Chance Selects LexisNexis InterAction as its Global CRM Solution
Strategic investment in 4000 licenses will help the firm leverage Relationship Intelligence
across 28 offices in 19 different countries
OAK BROOK , IL, April 26, 2006 - LexisNexis Interface Software announced today that international law firm Clifford Chance has extended its use of LexisNexis InterAction to include a global license of 4,000 users. Interface Software is the leading CRM provider for professional services organizations, including top-ranked law firms. Clifford Chance is structured around six global practice areas, including: banking and finance; capital markets; corporate mergers and acquisitions; litigation and dispute resolution; real estate and tax; and pension and employment. The firm employs more than 3,300 legal advisors across 28 offices.
"We’ve realized that one of the greatest services that Clifford Chance can bring to its clients is the strength and depth of its global network of legal experts," said Charles Doyle, Global Head of Business Development at Clifford Chance. "As such, we have invested in InterAction, which is capable of supporting our global client service initiatives."
Clifford Chance, widely considered the world’s largest law firm, first implemented InterAction on a limited basis in 1999 to centrally track and manage strategic relationships, matter details and other information critical to achieving strategic client development objectives. The success of that initiative gave the firm confidence in the soundness of investing in a global InterAction initiative.
"Clifford Chance has an outstanding reputation in the marketplace for their technical insight and sophistication, and is renowned for investing in best-in-class solutions," said John McDonnell, vice president and general manager for InterAction. "We are honored by their confidence in InterAction and for choosing it to support their global client relationship management strategy."
LexisNexis® InterAction, LexisNexis® Market Intelligence, LexisNexis® Martindale-Hubbell and Mealy’s Conferences comprise a growing portfolio of strategic client development products and services designed to help law firms grow their practices.
About LexisNexis and LexisNexis Interface Software
LexisNexis®(www.lexisnexis.com) is a leading provider of information and services solutions, including its flagship Web-based Lexis® and Nexis® research services, to a wide range of professionals in the legal, risk management, corporate, government, law enforcement, accounting and academic markets. A member of Reed Elsevier Group plc [NYSE: ENL; NYSE: RUK] (www.reedelsevier.com), the company does business in 100 countries with 13,000 employees worldwide.
LexisNexis Interface Software is the leading provider of CRM solutions enabling professional services firms and similar relationship-based organizations to create the Relationship Intelligence they need to generate new business and enhance client service. Its flagship product, LexisNexis InterAction, is a flexible and uniquely designed platform that delivers this Relationship Intelligence throughout the organization, quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Relationship Intelligence is a firm-wide asset that reveals the unique and complex connections between people, companies, relationships, experience and expertise, empowering professionals to leverage who and what they know to uncover new revenue opportunities, differentiate themselves from the competition and enhance client service. InterAction is internet-enabled, allowing professionals to view information however they choose—through knowledge management platforms, corporate portals, intranets, extranets and wireless devices. For more information please visit our Web site at www.interfacesoftware.com.
About Clifford Chance
Clifford Chance is an integrated global law firm advising financial institutions, commercial enterprises, and state and regulatory bodies on complex and critical legal issues. With 28 offices in 19 countries throughout the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the firm offers in-depth local knowledge and a uniquely global perspective. Clifford Chance lawyers advise internationally and domestically; under common law and civil law systems; in local and cross-border transactions; on day-to-day operations and the most challenging deals. For more information, please visit www.cliffordchance.com.
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