Is this GDPR compliant?
All CRM systems we build for UK clients are architected to GDPR standards as standard. GDPR compliance includes: lawful basis documented, role-based access, full audit trail, automated retention and deletion, consent management, SAR fulfilment within 30 days. Data hosted in UK-based infrastructure.
What's the difference between a bespoke CRM and off-the-shelf software?
A bespoke CRM is designed and built specifically for your firm's workflow, terminology, and processes. It makes sense for professional services firms with genuinely non-standard workflows — multi-year matter management, complex referral networks, regulated data handling. Off-the-shelf software is faster and cheaper to deploy and is the right choice for many firms. The system mapping engagement determines which fits your firm.
What CRM do you recommend for a UK professional services firm?
For law firms and accountancies with complex matter-based workflows: bespoke build or Zoho CRM with custom modules. For recruitment: bespoke ATS/CRM hybrid or HubSpot. For standard new business pipelines: HubSpot with GDPR configured. The right answer depends on your fee model, matter complexity, regulatory profile, and team size — the system mapping session answers it specifically for your firm.
How long does a bespoke CRM build take?
Bespoke CRM development: 10–14 weeks. Off-the-shelf CRM configuration: 6–8 weeks. The system mapping (5 days) gives you a precise timeline before any commitment.
What happens to our existing client data during migration?
Records are categorised by lawful basis before migration. Records without a documented lawful basis are flagged for your decision. We don't transfer non-compliant data into the new system — we surface it so you can decide what to retain and what to delete. Migration runs in parallel with the build so go-live isn't delayed.
Can you integrate with our practice management or case management system?
Typically yes. Common integrations include LEAP, Clio, ProClaim, Iris, Sage, and Xero. The integration scope is confirmed during system mapping based on the APIs your platform exposes.
How much does a bespoke CRM build cost for a UK firm?
Bespoke CRM development starts at £18,000–£35,000 depending on complexity. Off-the-shelf implementation starts at £5,500–£9,500. The system mapping is a fixed-price engagement that gives you a precise quote before any build commitment.
We had a CRM before and the partners didn't use it — why would a bespoke CRM be different?
CRM adoption failure in professional services almost always traces to the system not matching how fee-earners work, or partners not seeing a clear personal benefit. A bespoke system is designed around their actual job — the matter stages they work in, the terminology they use, the actions they take daily. Adoption rates are materially higher because the system reduces, rather than adds, work.