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MLC Lawyers: Award-winning law firm cuts contract review time in half with Curia

MLC Lawyers has built a reputation for delivering efficient, high-quality legal solutions to their clients. As a forward-thinking law firm committed to leveraging technology for better client outcomes, MLC Lawyers recognised that traditional property contract review processes were constraining their ability to scale effectively. The firm, recipient of the Australian Small Business Champion Award for Legal Services, sought to modernise their approach to pre-exchange contract reviews. Jason Tjoeng, Practice Manager & Senior Conveyancer, led the charge in implementing a solution that would transform their property conveyancing workflow across multiple offices.

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The challenge

Like many law firms handling residential property matters, MLC Lawyers faced the universal challenge of balancing thoroughness with efficiency in property contract reviews. With each review taking 60+ minutes, the firm was looking for ways to streamline their processes without sacrificing the accuracy and depth of analysis clients expected.

 

"We were looking for a more efficient and accurate way to manage contract reviews and streamline our legal processes," Jason explains. The firm needed a solution that would not only save time but also maintain the high standards of legal service that earned them industry recognition. The challenge was particularly acute when handling urgent matters, where rapid turnaround times could make the difference in competitive property transactions.

The solution

After evaluating various options, MLC Lawyers chose Curia, recognising it as a purpose-built tool designed specifically for property contract reviews. Unlike generic AI contract analysis tools that law firms might consider, Curia offered specialised capabilities tailored to the unique requirements of residential property conveyancing.

 

"Curia stood out as a purpose-built tool for legal professionals, promising time savings, fewer errors, and a smoother workflow," Jason notes. Curia’s ability to function as an intelligent assistant for property-specific contract reviews, enhancing rather than replacing professional expertise, aligned perfectly with the firm's vision of technology-augmented legal services.

The implementation

The transition to Curia demonstrated that established law firms can quickly adapt to new technologies when they're properly designed for legal workflows. MLC Lawyers successfully deployed Curia across both their offices, proving the platform's capability to support multi-office law firm environments.

 

"Onboarding was minimal, yet the impact was immediate, especially the clause comparison and precedent-matching". While there was a short learning curve as the team adjusted their internal workflows to fully integrate Curia into their existing systems, once familiar with the features the benefits quickly outweighed any initial adjustments.

The results
The implementation of Curia Contract Review delivered transformative results for MLC Lawyers:

50% reduction in review time
The firm cut average contract review time from 60 minutes to just 30 minutes, effectively doubling their capacity for handling client matters without additional resources.

Enhanced client satisfaction
"Clients have commented on the quick turnaround times and the clarity of our advice. They feel more confident in the service we're delivering, and we've noticed increased satisfaction, especially in fast-moving matters," Jason reports.

Improved work-life balance
The efficiency gains have had a profound impact on the firm's culture. "More time to spend with my family and the flexibility to take on higher-value strategic work without extending my day, it's been a major lifestyle improvement," Jason notes.

Maintained professional excellence
Rather than compromising quality for speed, Curia has enhanced the firm's ability to deliver consistent, accurate advice. "What used to take hours can now be done in minutes with a higher level of consistency and confidence," Jason explains.

Cost savings
The firm reports cost savings since implementing Curia, demonstrating that investment in the right technology delivers tangible financial returns alongside operational benefits.
Looking ahead

For MLC Lawyers, Curia has become an indispensable part of their legal practice, particularly for time-sensitive matters like auction reviews where the speed and efficiency gains are critical. Jason describes Curia simply: "It's like having an intelligent legal assistant who never gets tired; Curia makes reviewing and managing contracts faster, smarter, and more accurate."

 

As the legal industry continues to evolve, MLC Lawyers stands as an example of how law firms can leverage purpose-built technology to enhance their property conveyancing services without compromising professional standards. Their success with Curia shows that law firms seeking to modernise their pre-exchange workflows can achieve significant efficiency gains while improving both client satisfaction and work-life balance for their teams.

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