Legal technology (LegalTech) stories
A report reveals 87% of senior lawyers see AI-driven case strategy software as essential, reshaping litigation by improving outcomes and competitiveness.
Litera embeds its AI legal agent Lito into core products at no extra cost, offering tens of thousands of lawyers AI automation within trusted tools.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as global Chief AI Officer to lead AI and legal tech strategy from November 2025.
Wotton Kearney partners with Appian to launch AI-driven OSCAR, streamlining legal services and boosting efficiency for insurers in Asia-Pacific.
Plaud launches a Developer Platform combining hardware and software for seamless omnichannel note taking and conversational intelligence across industries.
Kennedys and Spellbook have launched an AI training program to equip junior lawyers with skills vital for a legal sector transformed by automation and AI.
Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.
Treat AI like an intern, not a partner: start with small tasks, verify accuracy, and only promote its role once reliability is proven to manage risk effectively.
AI boosts efficiency in professional services, but human expertise and trust remain crucial, driving a new value and pricing model in law and finance.
Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.
Generative AI is transforming legal roles in Asia, but the Legal Innovation Asia 2026 report stresses that strong people skills remain crucial for success in the sector.
Alexi tops the 2025 Vals Legal AI Report with 80% accuracy, outperforming lawyers and peers in legal AI for research, speed and citation quality.
Alexi integrates its legal AI platform with iManage to enhance workflow efficiency and knowledge management for law firms worldwide.
Despite fears of job losses, young Australians lead AI adoption at work, boosting visibility and reshaping workplace practices across industries.
Alexi and iManage have teamed up to integrate AI into law firm workflows, enhancing document management and boosting efficiency within existing systems.
Thomson Reuters has launched AI-powered research tools in Westlaw New Zealand, enhancing legal research with natural language queries and secure AI features.
Two Australian startups, Mary Technology and Pluralis Research, join AWS AI Accelerator 2025, receiving up to USD $1m credits to boost generative AI innovations.
OneAdvanced has launched autonomous AI agents across NHS, government and legal sectors, boosting efficiency and supporting 150,000 extra patient appointments weekly.
Thomson Reuters and the Singapore Academy of Law launch Westlaw Singapore, uniting local legal resources to simplify research with advanced technology.
Ultimarii has secured CAD $5.2 million to expand its AI platform that accelerates regulatory approvals for major infrastructure and resource projects.