​Jon Howells is a Director at 3Kites Consulting, specialising in legal technology, IT strategy, and fractional IT leadership for law firms.

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Jon works closely with firm leadership teams as a Fractional or Interim IT Director, helping firms translate business objectives into clear, deliverable technology strategies. His work spans IT reviews, system and supplier selection, programme delivery, and the governance of complex change initiatives.

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In recent years, Jon’s work has increasingly focused on modern legal technology, including cloud platforms, system integration, data security, and the practical application of AI within law firms.  He supports firms in moving beyond technology selection into effective delivery, adoption, and ongoing optimisation.

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Prior to joining 3Kites, Jon was Head of IT at Hugh James, where he led the delivery of IT services across multiple legal departments with differing operational models and technology requirements.  This experience underpins his ability to act as a bridge between firm leadership, fee earners, and technical teams.

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Jon regularly contributes to industry discussion on legal IT, fractional leadership, and emerging technology, and is particularly interested in how firms can adopt new tools pragmatically while maintaining strong governance and client service.

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Jon leads 3Kites’ Fractional IT Director offering, supporting firms that require senior IT leadership without the need for a full-time appointment.

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My experience includes:​

• System selection, including case and matter management systems and document management

• Reviewing business processes and implementing improvements to business and legal processes

• Helping a firm with a wide range of IT services projects including developing an IT strategy, IT supplier selection and review, data security review, and an infrastructure review considering a move to the cloud

• Project management of system implementation

• Interim IT team management roles

• Advising and providing guidance on a range of IT issues