Case Study: Ergo Law achieves a flexible, efficient cloud-based practice with Clio

How Clio Helps Two Edinburgh Lawyers Practice Flexibly

Ergo Law, founded in 2016 by Emma Reid and Cathy Donald, is a two‑person boutique employment practice in Edinburgh. After leaving larger firms they wanted flexible, client‑focused working but launched without full‑time admin support, facing challenges in reliably capturing billable time, managing invoicing and bookkeeping, and maintaining productivity while growing their client base.

They implemented Clio’s cloud practice‑management tools—timekeeper with a one‑click timer, integrated invoicing and bookkeeping, and a mobile app—so they can work anywhere. The outcome: more accurate time capture and transparent billing, much faster invoicing with less admin, improved work‑life balance, and steady growth (by mid‑year two they’d already matched their first‑year client numbers), giving them a portable, efficient practice.

Ergo Law

Cathy Donald

Founder