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SILQ
What SILQ is
SILQ is browser-based legal practice management software for Australian solicitors and barristers, with iOS and Android apps and access from mobile, laptop or tablet. It creates electronic client and matter files that can be accessed on any device, and includes time recording, invoicing, management reporting, task management and workflows. Integrations listed by SILQ include Basiq bank feeds, Dropbox, Gmail, iManage, InfoTrack, Microsoft Office, MYOB, NetDocuments, OneDrive, SharePoint and Xero. Security features include SOC 2 Type II compliance, multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, password policies and user activity tracking. SILQ says it is hosted exclusively on AWS in Sydney, Australia, keeping practice data within Australian jurisdiction. Customers can export practice data through the application and request permanent deletion after a subscription ends. Australian-based phone support is available five days a week. Solicitor plans cover 34 matter classes in Essentials, then add tools such as e-signatures, trust accounting, AML/CTF integration, conflict checks, bank feeds, API access and restricted matter access. Barrister plans start at A$48 a month per license and add capabilities across Expand and Expert tiers. A 14-day trial requires no credit card.
Who it suits
SILQ suits Australian legal practices needing matter files, billing, workflows and mobile access across solicitor or barrister work. It also fits practices that require Australian data hosting, trust-accounting options, integrations and formal security controls.
What it does well
- Web, iOS and Android access
- Electronic files for client and matter information
- Time recording, invoicing and workflow tools
- SOC 2 Type II and multi-factor authentication
- Australian AWS hosting and phone support
- Wide list of accounting and document integrations
What to know first
- No free plan; trial lasts 14 days
- Practices cannot mix plans within one subscription
- Third-party integrations may require separate subscriptions
- Full trust accounting is limited to higher solicitor plans
Limits
The trial lasts 14 days and there is no free plan. Full trust accounting is available only on Solicitor Expand and Solicitor Expert, and all users in one practice subscription must share the same plan.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitor Expand | Per license; monthly pricing shown · Everything in Essentials · e-signatures · Task management · Trust accounting · AML/CTF integration · Cloud storage integration | A$119 a month |
| Solicitor Expert | Per license; monthly pricing shown · Everything in Expand · Multiple trust accounts · Automatic bank feeds · NetDocuments and iManage (beta) integrations · API access | A$149 a month |
| Barrister Essentials | Per license; monthly pricing shown · Client and matter management · 9 matter classes · Time, expense tracking and invoicing · Document generation · 3 free additional admin licenses | A$48 a month |
| Solicitor Essentials | Per license; monthly pricing shown · Client and matter management · Multiple fee earners · Document generation · 34 matter classes · Time and expense tracking | A$69 a month |
| Barrister Expand | Per license; monthly pricing shown · Everything in Essentials · e-signatures · Task management · Xero and MYOB integration · Conflict check · Court forms and document packs | A$72 a month |
| Barrister Expert | Per license; monthly pricing shown · Everything in Expand · Split time entries · Bulk invoicing · Automatic bank feeds · Restricted matter access · API access | A$96 a month |
As silqware.com.au lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the SILQ website
- Select a solicitor or barrister subscription tier
- Start the 14-day trial without entering a credit card
- Use the browser app or install the iOS or Android app
- Create electronic client and matter files
- Connect the integrations your practice uses
Verdict
Choose SILQ if your Australian solicitor or barrister practice needs device-accessible matter management with billing, workflows and legal integrations. Consider another option if you need mixed subscription tiers, a permanent free plan or trust accounting on an entry solicitor tier.
Questions
What does SILQ cost for barristers?
Barrister Essentials is A$48 a month per license, Barrister Expand is A$72 a month per license, and Barrister Expert is A$96 a month per license.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. SILQ offers a 14-day free trial without requiring a credit card.
Which platforms does SILQ support?
SILQ is web-based and also provides iOS and Android apps. It can be accessed from a mobile device, laptop or tablet.
Where is practice data hosted?
SILQ says it is hosted exclusively on AWS in Sydney, Australia, with practice data remaining within Australian jurisdiction.
Which solicitor plans include trust accounting?
Full trust accounting is available on Solicitor Expand and Solicitor Expert. Solicitor Essentials covers 34 matter classes.
Can practices combine different plans for users?
No. A practice with multiple users must use the same plan for every license in its subscription.
Facts from SILQ's own pages
- Company history
- SILQ says it began in 2002, founded by barrister Katherine Richardson and software engineer Steven Richardson. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Data controls
- The security page says customers can export practice data through the application and request permanent data deletion when a subscription ends. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Data location
- SILQ says it is hosted exclusively on AWS in Sydney, Australia, and that practice data remains within Australian jurisdiction. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · silqware.com.au, 21 Sept 2026
- Integration charges
- The pricing page says third-party integrations require a separate subscription to the provider and additional charges may apply to e-signatures. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The integrations page lists Basiq bank feeds, Dropbox, Gmail, iManage, InfoTrack, Microsoft Office, MYOB, NetDocuments, OneDrive, SharePoint and Xero. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Matter management
- The software provides an electronic file for client- and matter-related information that can be accessed on any device. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Mobile apps
- SILQ says it offers iOS and Android apps and can be accessed by mobile, laptop or tablet. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Practice features
- Features include time recording, invoicing, management reporting, task management and workflows. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- SILQ is browser-based legal practice management software designed for Australian solicitors and barristers. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- SILQ states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and supports multi-factor authentication, single sign-on, password policies and user activity tracking. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Subscription constraint
- Practices with multiple users cannot mix plans; all licenses in one subscription must use the same plan. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- SILQ says Australian-based phone support is available five days a week. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Trial
- SILQ offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
- Trust accounting
- SILQ says its trust accounting is Law Society certified; full trust accounting features are available only on Solicitor Expand and Expert plans. · silq.com.au, 9 Oct 2026
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