BusyLamp

Features and Functions of BusyLamp include:

Legal Spend and Invoice Management
BusyLamp automates the handling of legal spend through tools such as the Smart Invoice Converter, which uses AI to validate invoice data, catch errors, and generate LEDES-compliant files. Configurable workflows route invoices for review and approval, applying billing guidelines and alerting users to exceptions. Budgeting, accruals, and spend forecasting features provide visibility into work-in-progress and help legal departments manage financial exposure.

Vendor and Outside Counsel Management
The platform supports structured RFP and tender processes, allowing legal teams to invite and compare proposals from law firms and vendors. It tracks vendor performance and costs over time, helping departments evaluate law firm effectiveness and make competitive sourcing decisions.

Matter Management and Cross-Jurisdiction Support
BusyLamp offers matter tracking capabilities, including status updates, milestones, and document storage. It is designed to handle complexities of cross-border legal work, such as multi-currency invoicing, VAT management, and compliance with different regional tax and regulatory requirements.

Analytics, Reporting, and Visibility
The system provides dashboards and configurable reports for analyzing spend trends, vendor performance, and budget status. Alerts notify users of potential overruns, late invoices, or non-compliant billing. Metadata such as timekeeper details and UTBMS codes enrich reporting, enabling deeper analysis of cost drivers and resource allocation.

Integrations and Workflow Automation
Through APIs and OpenAPI support, BusyLamp integrates with enterprise systems such as ERP platforms, document management tools, and other legal technology. Configurable workflows allow organizations to adapt approval hierarchies and invoice routing to their specific needs. Vendor portals and multilingual support facilitate collaboration with outside counsel across regions.

User Experience and Deployment
BusyLamp is delivered as a secure cloud solution, minimizing IT maintenance while offering scalability for growing organizations. Its architecture supports fast onboarding and adoption, while multilingual capabilities and dedicated training and support services help legal teams implement and manage the platform effectively.

Company history: Onit acquired BusyLamp in September 2021. The acquisition expanded Onit’s presence in Europe and added BusyLamp’s specialized expertise in cross-border invoicing, VAT, and GDPR compliance to Onit’s broader Enterprise Legal Management portfolio. Today, BusyLamp operates as part of Onit, complementing its suite of legal operations solutions with tools tailored to European corporate legal departments.