Verlata Vine — January 2026
We’re kicking things off with key product updates, client highlights, and what’s coming up as we build into the year ahead. Let’s dive in. 👇
Client Spotlight:
McInnes Wilson’s Go-Live!
We’re thrilled to be supporting McInnes Wilson as they officially go live with NetDocuments, a key milestone in their broader digital transformation journey.
This forward-thinking firm is committed to building a modern, cloud-first ecosystem that supports better collaboration, stronger information governance, and more streamlined ways of working. Our team at Verlata Consulting is proud to support their transition and to help ensure they get the most out of their new solution.
Welcome to the Verlata Community, McInnes Wilson!
On the Road:
Executive Briefing for New and Small Law Firms.
Last week, we partnered with The Law Society of Singapore for an executive briefing on what law firms should invest in before jumping into AI and automation.
The team walked through the foundational tech decisions that either support growth or create long-term friction, based on real implementation experience.
Key takeaways:
Firms need to get core systems right before adding AI and automation
Don't underestimate matter tracking, time recording, and data migration capabilities
ROI must be evaluated based on your actual workflow and growth plans, not vendor promises
Want to know more? Get in touch!
Event Recap:
Evening of Drinks and Nibbles with R&C Enthusiasts!
Last December, our Risk and Compliance Team Leader, Claire Pedley, partnered with Spinika to gather compliance, risk, and operations professionals across Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane for something we all desperately needed: a conversation without an agenda.
No presentations. No policy briefings. No acronyms (well, maybe a few). Just drinks, honest talk, and the kind of decompression that only comes from being around people who truly understand what the past year has demanded of us.
A huge thank you to our sponsors: Legl for the Melbourne and Brisbane events, and APLYiD for the Sydney event, for supporting the evening and helping bring the community together.
Product Updates:
Thimble by Verlata
Performance Update: Data Retention Functionality
We’ve rolled out behind-the-scenes enhancements to Thimble’s data retention functionality. These improvements reduce error rates and improve system performance, giving firms a smoother, more reliable experience when managing retention policies.
End of Life: Thimble Folder Import Tool
The Thimble Folder Import Tool will be officially decommissioned on 27 February 2026. With NetDocuments’ ndOffice 4.0 File/Folder Upload now available, the tool will no longer be supported or developed moving forward.
Product Updates:
Barriers is Here!
We're thrilled to announce that Barriers is now live! This premium Thimble add-on works with NetDocuments WSM to make security policy application easier, more consistent, and automated through rule-based controls.
Watch our latest Spotlight Session replay on Automating Security in NetDocuments with WSM and Thimble to see Barriers in action or reach out to our team to explore how it can benefit your firm's security workflows.
Upcoming Enhancements:
Thimble & Actionstep–NetDocuments Sync
We're excited to share several major enhancements our team is currently planning for 2026:
Thimble
User Interface Improvements for Barriers
Cosmetic enhancements to the Barriers UI aimed at improving user experience.
"My Matters" Chrome Extension for NetDocuments:
Brings an iManage-style ‘My Matters’ view to NetDocuments, giving clients quick access to their active matters.
Helpdesk - Modify Document Security Functionality:
Enables helpdesk staff to manage document security and properties without needing full ND access.
External Access Reporting:
Dashboard to track external users, their permissions, and document/workspace access.
Partner Spotlight:
Recover Lost Revenue with MiTimes
As the year wraps up, one trend keeps coming up in our conversations with firms globally:
The gap between the work lawyers do, and the work that actually appears on the timesheet.
That’s why we’ve released a whitepaper focused on the financial and operational impact of incomplete time capture and how modern automation is helping firms recover visibility and revenue in 2026.
The whitepaper dives into:
Hidden revenue leaks in daily workflows
How inconsistent time entries drive write-offs and weaken billing defensibility
Why utilisation metrics lose accuracy without proper capture
Practical automated approaches that remove reliance on manual reconstruction
Verlata Spotlight Session:
Automating Security in NetDocuments with WSM and Thimble
Last December, our Verlata Spotlight Session dived into how firms are automating security in NetDocuments with WSM and Thimble.
In the session, Jason Mills, CEO of Verlata Consulting, and Daniel Arnfield, our Product Manager, showcased how firms are using Thimble and WSM to gain complete visibility, maintain firm-wide governance, and streamline security tasks across their repositories.
Reach out to us to explore how your firm can leverage Thimble and WSM to strengthen security and streamline operations
Watch the replay to see how these tools are helping firms simplify document security workflows and stay in control.