Halliwells LLP, one of the fastest growing commercial law Firms in the UK, chose Lynx to deploy their IP telephony solution and LAN network.

Following a sustained period of growth, Halliwells selected 3 Hardman Square, Spinningfields as the location for its prestigious new Manchester headquarters. With plans to occupy around 180,000 sq ft of this newly constructed office building, the premises are to become a truly first rate environment for Halliwells people and clients.

Initially to house around 800 people, the office required a modern, flexible and secure communication infrastructure and, as part of the project to fit out the offices, the decision was made to deploy an IP-based telephony and communications network.

Dene Rowe, IT Director at Halliwells, "Our business is growing rapidly and we needed an IT infrastructure that was capable of supporting the needs of the business today and the demands of the future. By deploying an IP-based telephony system, we can deliver information and network services to users when and where they need them."

After a detailed vendor evaluation process, Lynx was selected as the partner to deliver core ICT services, including the design, implementation and ongoing support of the LAN and IP Telephony solution, capable of supporting up to 1500 users. With wireless access across the whole building, Halliwells needed a partner who understood the issues involved in deploying a solution that met the needs of the business.
The implementation, which is based on a Cisco network, utilises a number of industry leading partners to ensure Halliwells communications needs are catered for.

Rowe continues, "During the selection process, Lynx stood out from the other companies that we were talking to. The depth of knowledge that the Lynx consultants displayed and their proactive approach gave us the confidence in their ability to deploy the solution for Halliwells."

Halliwells is a UK top 30 law firm with offices in Manchester, London, Liverpool and Sheffield.