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Harvey acquires AI-powered sales assistant platform Aida
Legaltech giant Harvey has acquired AI-powered sales assistant platform Aida, marking its fifth purchase this year. Aida is a virtual assistant for salespeople and complements Harvey’s tech by recording meeting details, updating customer relationship management systems and retaining client information.
Former US antitrust head Jonathan Kanter launches AI legaltech start-up
Former US Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust head Jonathan Kanter has teamed up with his former deputy Doha Mekki to launch an AI legaltech start-up designed to help lawyers handle complex litigation more efficiently. The platform, FluxCap, has been developed over the past year with the help of $6.4m in seed funding. Investors include litigation funder Burford Capital, start-up accelerator Y Combinator, Bloomberg Beta, Deep Work Capital, Coalition Operators and Omidyar Network.
Latham and Harvey agree partnership to develop AI tools for investment fund formation
Latham & Watkins and Harvey are partnering to build AI tools for investment fund formation, integrating the firm’s investment fund practice with Harvey’s product and engineering team. The law firm says the partnership will work by combining its knowledge of market practice and fund complexities, alongside Harvey’s AI expertise to support workflows.
Clio acquires Canadian AI-powered regulatory horizon scanning platform Page
Legaltech company Clio has acquired Canadian AI-powered government and regulatory horizon scanning start-up Page. Page’s platform helps users monitor developing government legislation and regulation, and anticipate the impact of new regulatory requirements. The platform continuously tracks proposed laws, regulatory changes and government consultations, summarising their outcomes and helping legal teams with what to do next.
NautaDutilh launches in-house legaltech development platform Bluefield
Dutch law firm NautaDutilh has launched its own legaltech development platform to create tailored legal services to clients, and ensure that everyday legal tasks are delivered more efficiently. The Bluefield initiative, which brings together lawyers and software engineers to collaborate on tech development, will complement the AI tools the firm is already using. The platform will use the firm’s own data and maintain security and confidentiality standards to protect client information.
Former Rouse managing director co-launches AI-powered trademark protection platform Patentir
Former Rouse managing director Erik Oskarsson has co-launched AI-powered trademark protection platform Patentir, alongside tech entrepreneur Viktor Lundberg, designed to help businesses secure and register brand names. The Stockholm-based company, which Lundberg has been working on for the past four years, aims to design a smoother process for protecting trademarks for start-ups when they have decided on a company name.
Weil launches two-summer AI programme for law students
Global law firm Weil has announced a two-summer AI programme to provide law students with the opportunity to study and develop AI tools for legal practice. The programme will begin in 2027. Over the course of 10 weeks the chosen students will work with the firm’s Lawyer Augmented Solutions Engineering and Research (LASER) team on live legal projects, also constructing legal software applications designed to improve how lawyers work, as well as contribute to academic research on AI and law.
Weil launches new two-summer AI programme for law students
Global law firm Weil has announced a new two-summer programme, providing law students with the opportunity to study and develop AI tools for legal practice. The programme will begin in 2027. Over the course of ten weeks the chosen students will work with the firm’s Lawyer Augmented Solutions Engineering and Research (LASER) team on live legal projects, also constructing legal software applications designed to improve how lawyers work, as well as contribute to academic research on AI and law.
Womble Bond Dickinson launches new hub for developing proprietary AI tools
Transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson has launched a new in-house hub to develop AI tech to complete legal work more efficiently. The firm says its new initiative – Womble AI Labs – is an internal innovation and client-driven service where its team will work closely with practice groups to deliver bespoke AI tools.
US mass action start-up Chariot Claims raises $10m in Series A funding round
US mass action legaltech start-up Chariot Claims has secured $10m in a Series A funding round, amid a rise in mass action and arbitration activity in the US. The investment was led by early-stage investor Silverton Partners. Other participants included Indicator Ventures, Lightbank, Indian AI start-up investor Neon Fund, ZVC, Rosecliff Venture Partners, Alumni Ventures, FJ Labs, Graph Ventures and Vermilion Ventures. They were joined by unnamed angel investors.
US e-discovery specialist Lineal acquires Swiss digital forensics consultancy Forentec
US e-discovery specialist Lineal has agreed to acquire Swiss digital forensics consultancy Forentec. Lineal said the acquisition reflected the increasingly interconnected nature of e-discovery, digital forensics, cybersecurity and investigations, while also expanding its European footprint.
Microsoft targets legal AI market with launch of specialist Copilot tools
Microsoft has launched more than 20 purpose-built legal AI skills for its Copilot platform, in a move commentators have described as a potential game changer. The launch follows similar moves by Google, OpenAI and Anthropic, with commentators pointing to Microsoft’s advantage given the widespread use of its software by law firms and in-house legal teams.
Microsoft targets legal AI market with launch of specialist Copilot tools
Microsoft has launched more than 20 purpose-built legal AI skills for its Copilot platform, in a move commentators have described as a potential game changer. The launch follows similar moves by Google, OpenAI and Anthropic, with commentators pointing to Microsoft's advantage given the widespread use of its software by law firms and in-house legal teams.
Legora and US contract management firm Sirion agree to enter strategic partnership
Legora and US contract management lifecycle firm Sirion have established a strategic partnership, in an agreement that will integrate its platform with Siron’s contract capabilities. The Swedish legal tech giant said the collaboration will enable in-house legal teams to bring contractual and commercial content held in Sirion into Legora, and run Legora-powered legal research within Sirion, with existing Sirion access controls carried through to Legora.
US employment law software platform SixFifty launches agentic HR compliance tool
US employment law software platform SixFifty has launched an agentic HR compliance tool to help companies access employment law information. The company – which was previously owned by US firm Wilson Sonsini – says the tool enables legal and HR compliance teams to follow employment laws, while also completing admin-related tasks. The AI agent drafts and updates employee handbooks and workplace policies alongside employment contracts.
Legora says platform use has tripled among UK law firms and in-house teams since January
Swedish legaltech giant Legora says the use of its platform among UK law firms and in-house teams has more than tripled this year. The company said that in-house legal teams are now its fastest-growing client group, accelerating at more than three times the rate of law firms, and now account for just over half of the firm’s UK customer base.
Danish AI legal research start-up Pandektes raises €13.5m in Series A funding round
Danish AI legal research start-up Pandektes has raised €13.5m in a Series A funding round. The investment round was led by early-stage venture capital fund Alstin Capital, alongside contributions from investment firms PROfounders and Scale Capital and existing investors People Ventures and Interface Capital. Its overall funding total has now reached €17.5m. The company said it will use the funding to further expand its platform and geographic reach.
'My goal is to be the voice of the lawyer': Luminance hires chief legal officer
UK contract intelligence platform Luminance has appointed Don Riddick as its new chief legal officer. He joins from AI software company amotivv and will lead Luminance's legal, governance and compliance functions and advise the board on legal and risk matters. He will also serve as company secretary and report to Luminance CEO Eleanor Lightbody.
Opus 2 acquires Irish document bundle provider Bundledocs
UK case management specialist Opus 2 has agreed to purchase Irish electronic document bundle provider Bundledocs. The London-based firm says the acquisition will boost its ability to cater for the entire dispute lifecycle and support law firms advising on cross-border disputes. Bundledocs provides legal teams with an automated electronic court and document-bundling tool, helping lawyers swiftly arrange a high volume of case documents into an organised electronic stack.
US eDiscovery and legal data business Repario acquires ALSP UnitedLex
US eDiscovery and legal data services company Repario has agreed to buy US alternative legal services provider UnitedLex. Repario says the deal will enable it to expand on a global scale, consolidating its eDiscovery, infrastructure and managed-review capabilities with UnitedLex’s multinational litigation, legal operations and AI advisory and incident-response services. Repario is backed by private equity firm JLL, while UnitedLex is backed by CVC.
Epiq acquires US data-breach response firm Canopy
Alternative legal services provider Epiq has agreed to buy US data-breach response company Canopy, its third acquisition of the year. The New York-based ALSP says the deal will combine its global scale and cyber expertise with Canopy’s platform, helping companies manage cyber incidents more efficiently. Canopy provides software that helps organisations quickly identify what sensitive information was exposed in a cyber-attack or data-breach.
German legal AI platform Noxtua raises more than €100m in Series C funding round
German legal AI platform Noxtua has secured more than €100m after closing its Series C funding round. The investment has made C.H. Beck – one of the oldest publishing houses in Germany – the new majority shareholder after law firms CMS and Dentons both sold their stakes in Noxtua, though both will remain clients. Vienna-based law, tax, and business information publishing specialist Manz Verlag also joins as a new investor.
Israeli-founded AI contract review start-up Chamelio raises $26m in Series A funding round
Israeli-founded AI contract review start-up Chamelio has has secured $26m in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by venture capital firm Entrée Capital, alongside existing financiers AI infrastructure and technology early stage investment firms Work Bench and Emerge Ventures. They were joined by Bright Pixel Capital, the tech investment arm of the Sonae Group.
Lewis Silkin launches AI-powered platform for the creative industries
Lewis Silkin has launched an AI platform aimed at the creative industries to help creators, talent managers, agencies and brands manage commercial deals. The London-based firm says the platform – known as Lettu – operates as an AI legal and business management tool for creator partnerships, helping with contract negotiation and review, and other obligations such as keeping track of usage periods, exclusivity windows and payment dates.
Former Latham & Watkins lawyer launches AI-native law firm targeting private capital work
Former Latham & Watkins lawyer Nic Vetta has announced the launch of eponymous AI-native law firm Vetta, designed to facilitate commercial contracts to create a legal bridge between private capital and investment-backed firms. The newly-established firm combines lawyers and engineers to manage commercial contracting, enabling the legal work to be processed, while engineers build technology alongside to complete tasks more swiftly and systematically.
Sullivan & Cromwell and Cooley among early adopters as OpenAI unveils new legal AI platform
OpenAI has launched a legal-focused version of its new GPT-6 Astra model that harnesses a US legal research database, drawing on work with firms including Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C), Latham & Watkins, Ropes & Gray and Cooley. Astra for Law sets out to provide a “new foundation” which law firms and legaltech companies can use to develop their own AI tools and workflows.
Clio hires former Michigan Supreme Court chief justice as GM of its judiciary business
Canadian AI legaltech platform Clio has hired former Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack as general manager of its judiciary business. In her new role, which begins next month, she will lead the market and commercial strategy for Clio’s judiciary business and help spearhead the company’s growth across courts, judicial officers and dispute resolution organisational partners.
Wolters Kluwer launches agentic AI outside counsel management tool
Wolters Kluwer’s Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) solutions business has launched an AI-powered outside counsel management tool that allows legal operations teams to compare firms in areas such as cost, staffing and billing compliance. The company says the software acts as a decision support tool by monitoring staffing efficiency, ensuring that law firms are operating within budget, identifying recurring billing anomalies and comparing market rates.
UK AI due-diligence provider Xapien raises $56m in Series B funding round Original
UK AI-powered due diligence provider Xapien has raised $56m in a Series B investment round. The financing was led by software-focused growth equity firm Spectrum Equity, which has extensive experience investing in risk and compliance technology spanning two decades.
UK AI due-diligence provider Xapien raises £56m in Series B funding round
UK AI-powered due diligence provider Xapien has raised $56m in a Series B investment round. The financing was led by software-focused growth equity firm Spectrum Equity, which has extensive experience investing in risk and compliance technology spanning two decades.
White & Case announces strategic investment in Saudi AI contract review start-up Clauze.AI
White & Case has invested in Saudi Arabian AI contract review platform start-up Clauze.AI, founded by a former partner of the firm. The financing marks the first time the US firm has invested in an AI legaltech business in the Middle East. The funding will help Clauze.AI grow its service offering for law firms and businesses in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries in the region.
Legaltech giant Harvey raises $550m in funding round to hit $15.5bn valuation
Legaltech giant Harvey has secured $550m in fresh capital following its latest funding round, valuing the business at $15.5bn. The financing round was co-led by venture capital firms Diffusion and Lightspeed Venture Partners, both new investors. They were joined by other first-time contributors including AI start-up investor Sapphire Ventures and Whale Rock.
MAAF to test Britain’s shift from armour to distributed lethality in Estonia
Earlier this year, the UK and Estonia agreed to strengthen their military cooperation, with a Mobile Anti-Armour Force (MAAF) to be active in the Baltic country from April next year in a move to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank. As part of a renegotiated defence roadmap, the MAAF will take over from the current Armoured Battlegroup as part of the UK’s contribution to NATO’s Forward Land Forces in Estonia.
Chilean legal AI platform start-up Magnar raises $8m in Series A funding round
Chilean legal AI platform start-up Magnar has secured $8m in a Series A funding round from investors that included Argentinian law firm Beccar Varela. The round was co-led by early-stage investor 6 Degrees Capital alongside Mexican start-up investor Hi Ventures. Beccar Varela was also joined by Latin American technology investors FEN Ventures, Chilean start-up financier Platanus Ventures and investment firm Nascent Ventures.
Italian legaltech Lexroom acquires French, Bulgarian AI legal research start-ups
Italian AI legaltech start-up Lexroom has completed its first acquisitions with the purchase of AI legal research start-ups Query Juriste and Praven Intelekt. France’s Query Juriste is an AI-powered legal research tool for lawyers and legal teams, helping lawyers by searching relevant legal sources, analysing material and producing structured reports.
Belgian legaltech start-up LegalFly launches AI-powered Contract Intelligence tool
Belgian legaltech start-up LegalFly has launched a new platform to support clients with an AI-powered view of their contracts throughout their entire lifecycle. The company says the new Contract Intelligence tool helps from contract drafting onwards, identifying important terms and obligations within a contract, reviewing agreements and checking them against a law firm’s playbook.
UK AI governance intelligence platform AI Score raises $5.4m in seed funding round
AI governance intelligence platform AI Score has secured $5.4m in seed funding to accelerate its go-to-market strategy. The UK-based start-up, which was co-founded last year by former White & Case associate Benita Tibb, attracted funding from early-stage tech investor Fuel Ventures, alongside support from start-up financier GALLOS Technologies, which incubated the AI firm prior to being established.
AI-native firm Carta Law makes twin compliance hires in Europe and North America
Private capital-focused AI-native firm Carta Law has made two senior hires to strengthen its compliance practice capabilities. Noah Levine joins as legal director from real estate investment firm Madison International Realty. In his new role he will be responsible for leading Carta Law’s North America compliance practice.
Canadian AI legal management platform Clio hires Casetext co-founder as SVP of judiciary
Canadian AI legal management platform Clio has hired former Casetext co-founder Pablo Arredondo as senior vice president of judiciary. In his new role, Arredondo will lead a team focused on building legal AI specifically for the judiciary, helping courts navigate growing caseloads, assess increasingly complex matters and access and reason across the legal information needed to support judicial decision-making.
US legaltech services provider Consilio acquires Australian eDiscovery specialist icourts
US legaltech services provider Consilio has agreed to acquire Australian legaltech and eDiscovery specialist icourts. Following the deal, Consilio will bring icourts’ legal technology and eDiscovery services into its own business, giving customers access to a broader range of local expertise and technology for handling digital evidence. Mutual clients are set to benefit from an expanded range of offerings covering forensic technology, eDiscovery, evidence management and eCourts.
Norwegian AI legaltech start-up Newcode raises $13.5m in Series A funding round
Norwegian AI legaltech platform start-up Newcode has secured $13.5m in new financing following a Series A funding round, taking the amount of capital it has raised this year to $20m. The round was led by venture capital firm OnDean Forward, which was joined by early-stage investor Antiportfolio Ventures and Relativity investment arm Rel Labs, along with significant participation from The LegalTech Fund.
Legora and US legaltech firm Intapp agree strategic partnership
Legora and US firm Intapp have formed a strategic partnership, in a move that will connect the Swedish legaltech giant's platform with Intapp's AI compliance capabilities. In a joint statement the companies said the partnership would "establish a foundation for joint agentic innovation spanning the business and practice of law". The partnership matches the integration deal agreed between Legora’s main legaltech rival, Harvey, and Intapp Walls earlier this year. It will focus on three areas.
Thomson Reuters launches first proprietary LLM to take on legal AI startups
Thomson Reuters has launched its first proprietary large language model, allowing it to move away from the high inference costs of typical frontier models.
AI-powered digital ‘double’ platform start-up Twin1 raises $20m in seed funding round
AI-powered digital ‘double’ platform start-up Twin1 has announced it has secured $20m in fresh capital in a seed funding round. The financing round was co-led by a triumvirate of investment firms: Bessemer Venture Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners and Aramco Ventures. They were joined by other participants including EJF Ventures, Tin Alley Ventures, AGI House Ventures, Neo, F-Prime, Btech Consortium, Antiportfolio Ventures, Lakestar, Notion Capital and Insiders Ventures.
Harvey enters into partnership with AI legal drafting platform Avvoka
Harvey has agreed a strategic partnership with UK-based AI legal drafting platform Avvoka, combining the legal tech giant’s expertise with Avvoka’s document engine. The partnership allows legal teams to draft from their own firm’s bespoke templates that are powered by Avvoka within Harvey’s AI platform, making it easier to incorporate approved clauses and details. This means a document can be carried through the full case process without having to leave Harvey.
Elevate acquires US legal work-management platform start-up Lupl
Alternative legal services provider Elevate has announced that it has secured a deal to acquire US legal work-management platform start-up Lupl. The Los Angeles-based firm says the deal will help advance its legal work automation capabilities and complement its Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) software and its AI-powered automation layer ELMA.
Legaltech giant Harvey launches next generation AI platform
Legaltech giant Harvey has announced the launch of Harvey II, creating a platform that promises to accelerate personalised AI work for lawyers and move towards a greater focus on agentic legal tasks. The firm says the new platform brings together features including Memory, an AI lawyer personalisation tool that enables individual preferences to be carried across Harvey, Word, Outlook and agents.
Legora announces integration agreement with content management intelligence platform Box
Legaltech giant Legora is partnering with content management intelligence provider Box to integrate their services where mutual customers have access to both platforms. The integration will allow their shared clients to browse and select relevant documents that are stored in Box from inside Legora, where they can be applied to routine tasks including legal analysis, drafting and due diligence. Additionally, Legora’s agentic system can be applied to the documents that are managed in Box.
DeepJudge unveils AI continuity protocol backed by Harvey and Thomson Reuters
Swiss AI knowledge management start-up DeepJudge has introduced a new open protocol designed to enable users to transfer ongoing work and its context between AI platforms. The Agent Handoff Protocol (AHP), which is backed by Harvey and Thomson Reuters, aims to allow users to move between different AI products without having to rebuild elements such as source materials, conversation history and previous work.
Mayer Brown enters strategic arrangement with AI-powered legaltech company Scissero
Mayer Brown has announced a strategic arrangement with AI-powered managed legal services provider Scissero, combining the latter’s finance-focused legal workflow tools with Mayer Brown’s structured products practice. The agreement will allow Mayer Brown clients to use Scissero’s platform as a verification service for automated documents related to structured product issuance. This enables clients to compare their documents with Mayer Brown’s approved templates and pre-agreed transaction rules.
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