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DreistStorgaard Advokater
DreistStorgaard Advokater is evolving from integrated legal systems toward a cloud-based legal workspace with Advosys and Epona365, preparing the firm for collaboration and AI-driven legal work.
From integrated systems to a cloud-ready legal platform
The next step for DreistStorgaard Advokater
Legal technology rarely changes overnight. Most law firms build their digital environment gradually: a case management system here, financial administration there, document storage somewhere else. Over time, these systems become deeply embedded in daily operations, even when the market starts to move toward new models.
At Danish law firm DreistStorgaard Advokater, the focus has always been on integration and efficiency rather than chasing trends. For more than eight years, the firm has worked with Advosys (formerly part of Unik), a legal platform that connects case management, financial administration, and internal processes into one integrated environment. Now, with the combination of Advosys and Epona, the firm sees an opportunity to take that environment to the next level. “We originally chose the system because everything worked together,” says Kevin E. Larsen, Head of Finance and Administration at DreistStorgaard Advokater. “Our cases, time registration, and financial administration are all connected. That integration saves us a huge amount of time every day.”
When everything works together
In many law firms, administrative systems and legal workflows operate separately. Time tracking may live in one system, financial reporting in another, and HR processes somewhere else entirely. At DreistStorgaard, that fragmentation doesn’t exist.
“The integration of time registration directly into the case system is incredibly valuable for us,” Kevin explains. “From there it connects to payroll, our holiday system, and other employee administration tools. You can follow the entire process from case to employee data in one continuous flow.”
That visibility across systems helps the firm maintain control over both legal work and operational processes.
“I know other firms struggle because their systems don’t communicate with each other,” he says. “For us, everything works together. That makes daily work much smoother.”
Moving toward a cloud-based legal workspace
While the current setup already supports the firm’s workflow well, DreistStorgaard is preparing for a significant shift: moving fully into a cloud-based legal workspace built on Microsoft technology and Epona365. That transition will fundamentally simplify the firm’s IT environment.
“When the Epona side of the platform is fully implemented, everything will run in our own Microsoft cloud environment,” Kevin explains. “Our case files, documents, and collaboration will all live there. That significantly reduces our need for internal server infrastructure.”
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For the firm, that shift brings several advantages: faster access to information, fewer technical dependencies, and a more flexible way of working. “It creates a different working environment,” he says. “Everything becomes accessible online, and switching between cases or systems becomes much faster.”
Why the merger makes sense
The combination of Epona and Advosys brings together two strong capabilities: legal case management and modern document management integrated with Microsoft 365. For firms like DreistStorgaard, that broader platform is a logical evolution. “I actually see the merger as very positive,” Kevin says. “We attended a LegalTech event in Copenhagen where Epona presented their vision, and it became clear that the combined platform will offer more possibilities in the long term.”
One of the biggest advantages is the move toward a more open technology ecosystem. “Our current system works well, but it’s also somewhat closed,” he explains. “With the Microsoft environment and Epona’s technology, it becomes easier to integrate other tools and expand the platform.”
In other words, the firm keeps the stability of its existing workflows while gaining the flexibility of a modern cloud environment.
Preparing for the next step: AI
Like many law firms, DreistStorgaard is also exploring how artificial intelligence can support legal work. The firm is already testing several AI tools, including legal research platforms and Microsoft Copilot. “We are experimenting with different AI solutions at the moment,” Kevin says. “What makes the Epona approach interesting is that it connects directly to the Microsoft environment where our documents already live.” That context is critical for legal professionals.
“If AI tools can securely assist us by working within our own document environment and case history, that becomes extremely valuable. It allows us to work more efficiently with our own internal knowledge and workflows,” he explains. “It means the system understands our own knowledge and not just public data.” As AI capabilities continue to develop within Microsoft 365 and the Epona ecosystem, the firm expects those possibilities to expand further.
A partner that listens
Beyond the technology itself, one factor stands out in the collaboration with Epona: responsiveness.
“For us, it’s very important that a vendor listens to its customers,” Kevin says. “Every time we reach out with a question or a request for an integration, they respond and help us find the right direction.” That level of support has remained strong even after the merger.
“The support is fast and reliable,” he adds. “Buying a system is one thing, but having a partner who continues to improve and support it makes a real difference.”