FACE TO FACE COMMUNICATION THROUGH VIDEO CONFERENCING
Life has changed dramatically over the past few months, with schools closed and the majority of people working from home - leading to an explosion in the use of video calls.
From catching up with family and friends to business meetings, video conferencing has been a central part of lockdown life.
For lawyers at Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices in Hereford and Bromyard, working from home and meeting clients online has become the new norm - although their offices are now open for pre-arranged appointments.
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The firm moved into new offices in Bath Street just as the coronavirus outbreak took hold in March, and clients are now welcome to visit for face-to-face meetings when booked in advance.
Family lawyer, Philippa Pearson, who specialises in financial issues arising out of divorces, particularly those that are complex, said the surge in the use of video conferencing tools meant the world had become much smaller.
She said: “Lawyers usually assist clients who are predominantly from their local area, but as the lockdown went on, we have noticed a growing number of clients contacting us from elsewhere.
“It’s got to the stage now when I am working with clients from all over the country, and indeed all over the world. I have recently been assisting clients in Hong Kong, Switzerland, Romania and Russia - all British citizens who needed legal advice from a British lawyer.
“People from all walks of life have become so used to video calls now that the prospect of engaging a lawyer in a different part of the country, or indeed the world, is not an issue.
“The last few months have been incredibly difficult for families - whether they are working from home and home-schooling their children, or furloughed workers worrying about their future employment.
“We have assisted a number of separated parents trying to balance access to their children during the lockdown restrictions, and it’s an unfortunate fact that divorce enquiries have been on the rise too.
“We have been keen to stress to people that we are here to help, and can be contacted through our website - and of course discuss their case using video conferencing tools - so there is no need to visit our offices if they do not feel safe.”
For more information, visit
www.lblaw.co.uk or call 01432 352345.
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