With nearly 150 years of heritage, Preston Redman Solicitors blends traditional legal values with a progressive mindset. Based in Bournemouth, the firm is known for offering high-level technical expertise across a broad range of legal areas. As a Partner, Tim Flower, who is also Head of Family and Litigation, highlights their unique approach, which focuses on long-term client care and nurturing a positive team culture.
“We’re a traditional firm that looks after clients not a specialist practice chasing the next market trend,” Tim explains. “We help build careers, businesses and relationships that last.”
That ethos now meets cutting-edge technology through Lexis+ AI. From reducing internal pressure and improving pro bono work to delivering faster insights in court, the tool is embedded in how the firm operates today.
Research That’s Always On
Tim, who practises both litigation and family law, describes his setup clearly:
“My desk used to have the Civil Procedure Rules and Family Procedure Rules open all the time now I have added Lexis AI to the first things I open each morning.”
Whether researching case law or interpreting procedural guidance, Lexis+ AI has become an ever-present companion, streamlining the process and surfacing answers faster. For a firm that serves large clients across varied practice areas, that means significant efficiency without compromising quality.
Speed Without Sacrificing Accuracy
For Tim, the value of Lexis+ AI lies in getting to reliable answers quickly not just any answers.
“The summarise the case feature is excellent… it’s a closed circuit so it’s not making stuff up as other AI models do.”
“I use it for research but I don’t rely on the AI as the answer at all. I ask it various questions to direct me to the primary source which I will then review in the traditional way.”
That accuracy is essential for a solicitor whose role depends on procedural expertise.
“Solicitors are experts in procedure. Barristers are experts in law. And that always scares the client when I try and explain it,” he says.
Tim explains that AI helps him find answers to relatively small questions that would previously have taken hours of reading or required instruction to counsel. “It means we can be directed to the correct case quite quickly. All the traffic lights with cases and referred cases — that’s lovely. But actually having it simplified and readable means I can say, ‘Alright, that’s the answer,’ or, ‘No, I do need to go to counsel.’”
The benefit is clear: “With this, we just don’t instruct counsel as often.”
By helping solicitors navigate complex queries independently and showing when a barrister is genuinely needed, Lexis+ AI reduces unnecessary overhead while reinforcing high-quality legal judgment.
Making Complex Law Understandable
Beyond research, one of Lexis+ AI’s most valued features is its ability to simplify legal language.
“Putting complex terms into language a client can understand isn’t easy it takes time. I often use it to help me translate something I have drafted in to simpler terms for a client or less experienced solicitor to understand.”
This makes a real difference in correspondence, emails and client meetings, enhancing clarity, trust and efficiency.
“We used to rely on multiple platforms, but in litigation Lexis+ AI simply outperforms. We’re now seriously considering consolidating tools.”
Elevating Junior Lawyers Reducing Pressure
Lexis+ AI is also changing how the firm trains and supports junior staff.
Young lawyers now use the tool to check their understanding quickly, reducing dependency and building confidence. “They’re able to check if what they’ve remembered is correct which takes a great deal of pressure off,” Tim explains.
The result is more time for senior lawyers to focus on complex work and faster more independent development for early-career solicitors.
Time Saved Value Gained
Research efficiency has also translated to tangible resource savings. Asked what he’d do if Lexis+ AI were removed, Tim doesn’t hesitate:
“I’d probably have to employ two more trainees or rely on used counsel more often to research. That’s £50,000–£60,000 a year across my team.”
He’s clear that the benefit isn’t about billing more it’s about eliminating wasted internal time and increasing focus on meaningful legal work.
A Shift in Tools Not Just Habits
The firm has been a long-time LexisNexis user but Lexis+ AI is accelerating a broader shift:
“We used to rely on multiple platforms. But in litigation Lexis+ AI simply outperforms. We’re now seriously considering consolidating tools.”
That evolution has prompted the team to review their entire research stack, prioritising tools that meet today’s needs.
Supporting Pro Bono Access
The benefits extend beyond billable work. Lexis+ AI is helping the firm expand its pro bono impact too.
“It allows junior lawyers to give better pro bono advice to vulnerable or poorer people who can’t afford legal advice. That’s valuable to society.”
Whether supporting communities or clients, the tool enables more meaningful outcomes with the same resources.
The Future Is Already Here
Lexis+ AI isn’t just a tool for Preston Redman. It’s a quiet revolution in how they serve clients, support staff and stay competitive. As Tim puts it:
“Firms that don’t have it are just going to get left behind.”
For a firm rooted in tradition but built for the future, Lexis+ AI delivers the best of both worlds trusted legal insight delivered faster and more clearly than ever.
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