Davis Polk adopts Aderant Expert as new PMS

In a major win for Aderant, Wall Street giant Davis Polk & Wardwell has selected Aderant Expert as its new practice management system.
As part of the new, fully integrated system, the top 30 global law firm, will be utilising Expert paperless billing, collections and expense management modules, alongside the full financial management suite. Davis Polk has also chosen to implement Aderant’s newly-released Spotlight Analytics business intelligence solution and MatterWorks.
“It is an honour that Davis Polk has chosen Aderant,” said Chris Cartrett, Aderant’s SVP of strategy and growth, who joined Aderant in 2014 as senior vice president of sales from Thomson Reuters. “As one of the preeminent firms in the legal industry, Davis Polk maintains an outstanding reputation for excellence and collaboration. As their new technology partner, we are confident that the increased functionality and support Davis Polk will receive from Aderant will enhance operational efficiencies.”
Davis Polk’s executive director, finance and infrastructure, Robin Griffiths said that the firm “looks forward to being an Aderant partner for many years to come.”
According to Legal IT Insider’s Global 200 chart first compiled in 2013, Davis Polk previously used a bespoke practice management system.
Aderant’s other known top 30 U.S. customers are Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Greenberg Traurig; Gibson Dunn & Crutcher; and Mayer Brown.