Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM)
From Bottleneck to Business Accelerator
Transform contract delays that stall deals and onboarding into streamlined processes that accelerate revenue. Our professionals implement comprehensive CLM solutions with AI-powered review, automated workflows, and managed services that reduce risk while creating competitive advantage.
Contracting Challenges Most Organizations Face
Bottlenecks in Intake & Approvals
Manual routing and approval processes causing delays in deal closure and vendor onboarding, directly impacting revenue and business operations
Delayed Revenue & Vendor Onboarding
Contract cycles taking weeks longer than necessary, creating bottlenecks that directly impact business growth and operational efficiency
CLM Tools Underutilized & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Misapplied
Expensive CLM systems deployed but misconfigured or adopted by only a fraction of users, failing to deliver expected ROI
Inconsistent Template Application
Legal playbooks and templates not followed consistently, leading to unnecessary negotiations, extended cycles, and increased risk
Key Stakeholders We Align With
Legal (Commercial, Corporate)
Process optimization and risk management
Procurement / Sales / Business Units
Faster deal closure and vendor onboarding
IT / CLM Admin / RevOps
System optimization and user adoption
Finance, IT, Admin
Budget planning, technology enablement, partnering
CLIENT SUCCESS
Global Manufacturing Leader
Manufacturing
50,000+ Employees
EMEA
€11M
Annual Savings
CHALLENGE
Legal department managing €50M+ annual spend across 40+ law firms with no centralized oversight, inconsistent billing practices, and limited visibility into matter performance.
SOLUTION
Implemented comprehensive legal operations framework including spend diagnostics, vendor management optimization, real-time performance dashboards, and standardized billing compliance protocols.
Key Outcomes
€11M annual cost reduction
75% improvement in billing compliance
60% faster matter processing times
Standardized vendor management across all regions
TIMELINE
6 month
METHODOLOGY
Legal Operations Excellence Framework
HOW WE WORK
Choose Your CLM Journey
Proven engagement models designed to meet you where you are and scale with your contract management transformation goals — from quick assessment to full implementation and ongoing optimization.
CLM Readiness Assessment
2-8 WEEKS
Comprehensive evaluation of your current CLM maturity, system utilization, and process efficiency to identify quick wins and strategic transformation opportunities.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Current state CLM analysis
- System utilization audit
- Process efficiency evaluation
- Prioritized improved roadmap
Best for: New CLM systems, existing challenges, budget planning, transformation scoping, quick wins identification
CLM Implementation Program
3-6 MONTHS
End-to-end CLM transformation including system configuration, process redesign, AI enablement, and change management for sustainable adoption and measurable ROI.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Complete CLM implementation
- Workflow automation design
- Contract playbook development
- AI review and extraction setup
Best for: New CLM deployments, system upgrades, comprehensive process transformation, mutli-department roll-outs
Managed CLM Services
ONGOING
Continuous CLM administration and optimization with dedicated team support, SLA-driven delivery, and performance monitoring without headcount increases.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Dedicated CLM administration team
- SLA-driven service delivery
- Performance dashboards & reporting
- Continuous process improvement
Best for: Operattional support, capacity augmentation, ongoing optimization, SLA requirements, round-the-sun operations, center of excellence management
Not sure which approach fits your CLM needs?
Schedule a strategic consultation and our CLM experts will assess your current state and recommend the optimal path forward for your contract lifecycle transformation.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
QUICK WINS FROM OUR CONTRACT LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT (CLM) THOUGHT LEADERS
Actionable strategies from our recent webinars, publications and thought leadership sessions.
Ready to Transform Your Contract Management?
Start with a comprehensive CLM assessment to identify your highest-impact opportunities for acceleration and risk reduction.
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