Helping legal teams achieve more
Smarter - Faster - Better
What we do
We focus on the core of how legal work gets done. From strategy to execution.
We help in-house legal departments improve efficiency, quality, speed and team satisfaction.
We help law firms increase short and long term profitability by refining strategy and operations.
How we work
People
Building change readiness
Smarter role division and team structure
Development, retention & engagement
Process
Streamlined workflows & playbooks
Clear responsibilities
Continuous improvement mindset
Tech
Enabling speed and consistency
Legal tech and AI adoption
Knowledge and document management
About us
Dick van Lankeren Matthes
Dick brings 18+ years of experience as an attorney-at-law, business manager, and head of legal innovation at a top-tier international law firm.
Throughout his career, he’s been driven by one thing: challenging the status quo. Always looking for smarter, better ways of working and helping legal teams do the same.
dick@shiftupgrade.com
Sietske van 't Hooft
Sietske brings 18+ years of experience as a finance lawyer, partner at a leading international law firm, photographer, and interim legal counsel.
She believes the law should help business move forward — not hold it back. Known for her fresh perspective and ability to open new doors, Sietske shifts gears with ease.
sietske@shiftupgrade.com