Edelle helps clients navigate business law and contractual matters with confidence and foresight. To support this work, the firm's digital workplace must deliver the same level of reliability, security and trust.
Building a modern legal workplace
Edelle began its collaboration with Advania while looking for a partner to implement cloud services. As discussions progressed, the scope expanded to include a broader modernisation of the firm's document environment.
“We initially started looking for a partner to implement our cloud services. As our discussions progressed, we saw an opportunity to modernise our entire document environment at the same time and move to a document management solution designed specifically for law firms. iManage quickly emerged as a strong option, and in 2023 we selected Advania as our partner,” says Johanna Lehtonen, Legal Assistant and ICT Specialist at Edelle Attorneys at Law.
Today, Advania supports Edelle with a comprehensive set of services that help create a secure and efficient working environment for legal professionals.
One partner for a unified IT environment
Advania provides Edelle with iManage document management, Microsoft 365 services, WithSecure endpoint protection and cybersecurity solutions, as well as Okta identity and access management.
Having a single partner responsible for key services brings consistency and simplifies day-to-day operations.
“One of the biggest benefits is that we receive our core IT services from a single provider. When one partner oversees the overall environment, managing and developing our IT services becomes much simpler,” says Lehtonen.
iManage strengthens document management
iManage serves as the foundation of Edelle’s document management environment. Matter-related documents and their versions are stored centrally, making information easy to locate while helping maintain control throughout the document lifecycle.
The solution is integrated with matter management. Access rights granted to a specific matter automatically provide access to related documents. Permissions can also be restricted with precision for assignments that require an especially high level of confidentiality. Edelle’s confidence in Advania is further reinforced by Advania’s role as an iManage support partner for the Finnish Bar Association.
Technology that supports trust
For a law firm, technology is more than infrastructure. It plays an important role in maintaining trust and protecting confidential information.
When systems operate reliably, access rights are managed effectively and sensitive information remains available only to authorised users, legal professionals can focus on serving their clients.
Edelle also benefits from iManage’s ability to manage documents and emails within a consistent structure. The solution supports work in Microsoft 365 and Outlook while providing tools for secure information handling, auditing, version control and content sharing.
Smoother daily work and stronger security
The modernisation has had a clear impact on everyday work. Documents can be found more efficiently, systems support daily processes more effectively and specialists can concentrate on delivering value to clients.
For Edelle, information security is a core part of client trust. Secure document management, strong authentication, identity and access management, and endpoint protection work together to create a secure and well-managed digital environment.
A partner that understands the legal sector
Edelle values Advania’s ability to combine technical expertise with practical support. Particular recognition goes to Advania’s LegalTech team, whose specialists understand both the iManage platform and the specific requirements of the legal profession.
“Advania’s specialists explain complex topics in a clear and understandable way without unnecessary technical language. They understand the requirements of our operating environment and help us identify solutions that genuinely support our day-to-day work. That makes the partnership both productive and trusted,” says Lehtonen.
A strong foundation for future growth
The collaboration between Advania and Edelle demonstrates how the right technology foundation can strengthen expert-led businesses.
By combining document management, identity and access management, cybersecurity and Microsoft 365 services into one integrated environment, Edelle has built a digital workplace that supports secure, efficient and controlled operations.
The result is greater confidence in everyday work, stronger information security and more time to focus on what matters most: delivering trusted legal advice and exceptional service to clients.
