Case Study: HWL Ebsworth Lawyers achieves faster, more accurate due diligence with Encompass Corporation

An Efficient, Streamlined Due Diligence Process Informs Strong Legal Advice

HWL Ebsworth Lawyers needed a faster, more accurate way to complete the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR) searches required for commercial transaction due diligence. Manual PPSR work was paper‑intensive and slow—three separate searches by name, ABN and ACN, often producing thousands of pages to review—leading to delays, extra administrative effort and risk of human error. To address this, they turned to Encompass Corporation and its Encompass PPSR search service.

Encompass Corporation implemented a single‑step PPSR search that combines the three identifiers and returns results in ready‑to‑use Excel and PDF formats, allowing HWL Ebsworth Lawyers to search, sort and review certificates electronically within minutes. The solution streamlined workflow, reduced unbillable hours and administrative burden, improved accuracy and risk control, and enabled the firm to finalise due diligence faster and provide prompt, high‑quality legal advice.

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