Industry: Legal
Region: Africa
Company Size: 1,150 employees
Product Used: Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace
What challenge was Bowmans trying to solve?
As Bowmans expanded through acquisitions, the firm found itself juggling various HRIS platforms and payroll providers across six African countries, each with its own legal and tax requirements. Managing operations across this fragmented infrastructure was error-prone and inefficient.
“It was important for us to implement [payroll] systems that not only benefited the firm, but also benefited our lawyers. We want to empower them to bring expertise to our clients, not trip over bad technology and cumbersome systems.”
–Chris Martinus, Head of Enterprise Systems, Bowmans
How did Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace solve the problem?
By integrating Deel Local Payroll and leveraging its developer-centric API, Bowmans replaced disjointed systems with a consolidated HRIS. The team appreciated the robust, up-to-date documentation and self-service tools that allowed rapid implementation.
“When we deal with APIs, the documentation often doesn’t reflect what we’re trying to build. With Deel Local Payroll, all API documentation was comprehensive, coherent, and available.”
–Chris Martinus, Head of Enterprise Systems, Bowmans
What results did Bowmans achieve?
Bowmans now operates a scalable payroll infrastructure that supports its cross-border workforce while simplifying compliance, enabling innovation through staging environments, and offering responsive technical support.
“What set Deel Local Payroll apart was the developer-first toolkit: a clean API, lucid docs, and a technical team that jumped in whenever we hit a knot. It let our people ship solutions—fast.”
–Chris Martinus, Head of Enterprise Systems, Bowmans