Open Practice

Open Practice is a legal practice management platform developed by GlobalX, now operating as part of Dye & Durham, designed for Australian law firms ranging from small teams to firms with hundreds of concurrent users.

Key features and functions include:

Practice and Matter Management
A matter-centric workflow supports personalised dashboards, task management, diary functions, and role-based security across the firm.

Trust Accounting
Trust accounting and financial management functions are built into the core of the platform.

Document and Precedent Management
Customisable forms and precedents, document management system integration, correspondence tools, and Microsoft Office integration support document production.

Electronic Contracting
Electronic contracting facilities support execution of legal documents.

Conveyancing and Property Services
Integrated conveyancing and property settlement tools connect with PEXA for electronic conveyancing, along with Matter Centre integration for property and information project management.

Search and Verification
Integrated property, business, and consumer information searching is available alongside Verification of Identity (VOI) services.

CRM and Reporting
Built-in CRM and marketing capabilities are paired with configurable reporting tools for firm-wide data analysis.

Implementation and Support
GlobalX provides software implementation, data conversion, project management, training, upgrades, and ongoing customisation support through a local team.

GlobalX was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia. In July 2021, GlobalX was acquired by Dye & Durham for approximately A$171 million (C$159 million), and Open Practice now operates as part of the Dye & Durham portfolio.