ADERANT, a global provider of business and financial management software for law firms, congratulates Mallesons Stephen Jaques for their innovative use of technology during the 2010 ALB Australasian Law Awards last week.

ADERANT was an award sponsor for the prestigious black-tie event, which serves an important role in recognising cutting-edge legal work and honoring the achievements and success of the industry over the past year.

ADERANT presented the award for Innovative Use of Technology, one of the 32 award categories recognised. The Judging Panel awarded Mallesons Stephen Jaques for showing strong leadership in constant improvement of technology offering for clients. In particular, Mallesons Stephen Jaques Connect web tool allows clients to check on availability of Mallesons' team members, review the progress of projects, analyse financial status of a project (including all paid/unpaid invoices), track fee estimate compliance, give instant feedback and access project-related correspondence and documents.

"It was truly our pleasure to recognise Mallesons Stephen Jaques and the other nominees for their outstanding use of technology over the past year," said Michael Kohlsdorf, President and Chief Executive Officer for ADERANT. "Innovative use of technology has become the key way firms can deliver outstanding client service while maximising their profitability. Firms like Mallesons Stephen Jaques are proof that information technology, properly used, can deliver a lasting competitive advantage."