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Holding Redlich expands Legora AI across legal teams
Data Protection

Holding Redlich expands Legora AI across legal teams

The rollout could speed up contract review and deal due diligence for the firm's Property and Corporate & Commercial lawyers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

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Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%
Software-as-a-Service

Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%

Product development is already running about 30% more efficiently as the software group expands AI use across accounting and legal services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Yesterday
US tech founders shift wealth to Cook Islands trusts - Southpac Group
Data Protection

US tech founders shift wealth to Cook Islands trusts - Southpac Group

Rising AI and data privacy disputes are pushing more US technology entrepreneurs into offshore protection structures before claims emerge.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Synsira launches local AI tool for private file searches
Data Protection

Synsira launches local AI tool for private file searches

Privacy-conscious professionals can now search sensitive files on-device, as Synsira's Kind Local Pro keeps data off cloud servers.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms
Software-as-a-Service

Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms

Firms in regulated sectors could clear conflicts and screen deals faster as Intapp ties its new AI tool to internal rules and records.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Litera relaunches as one legal AI platform for firms
Software-as-a-Service

Litera relaunches as one legal AI platform for firms

Law firms are being offered a single AI system for drafting, review and business development as Litera folds its products into one platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Relativity names Chris Brown President to expand remit
Software-as-a-Service

Relativity names Chris Brown President to expand remit

The move puts product, marketing and partnerships under one executive as Relativity intensifies its push to embed AI in legal workflows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
'That's the wrong right idea!' is the smartest thing a lawyer can say
Digital Transformation

'That's the wrong right idea!' is the smartest thing a lawyer can say

AI is making clients better informed before they meet advisers, shifting the value of lawyers towards judgement, challenge and risk transfer.

By Jamie Ng • 4 min read • Last month
Copious launches Litigated.com AI for legal workflows
Data Protection

Copious launches Litigated.com AI for legal workflows

Law firms could cut hours from disclosure reviews and evidence handling as the platform is already in commercial use in the sector.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable
Data Analytics

Most dealmakers say human-only M&A decisions untenable

With AI now embedded in most deal processes, 62% of senior M&A executives say human-only decision-making is no longer defensible.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Thomson Reuters warns of AI execution gap in firms
Data Protection

Thomson Reuters warns of AI execution gap in firms

Client mandates and staff retention are at risk as most professional services firms struggle to turn widespread AI use into daily practice.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026

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Legora acquires Wexler to boost legal fact finding
Software-as-a-Service

Legora acquires Wexler to boost legal fact finding

The deal gives Legora a London engineering hub and technology to sift over 1,000,000 documents per case for disputes teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts
Software-as-a-Service

UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts

Britain's legal and accounting firms risk losing business as clients demand AI-led quality gains that few providers are delivering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI
Data Protection

D2 Legal Technology names Daniel Heymann to lead law firm AI

Law firms under pressure to govern AI adoption are getting more practical support as D2 Legal Technology expands its transformation services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Kord raises GBP £6.4 million to scale regulated fintech
Digital Transformation

Kord raises GBP £6.4 million to scale regulated fintech

The cash will help the fintech expand its team and product as regulated firms seek faster onboarding, compliance checks and payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Beveridge & Diamond picks Elite cloud finance platform
Software-as-a-Service

Beveridge & Diamond picks Elite cloud finance platform

The environmental law firm aims to cut finance complexity and upgrade security as it shifts billing and reporting to the cloud.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
AI workflow gaps lead firms to scale back projects
Digital Transformation

AI workflow gaps lead firms to scale back projects

Quality failures are prompting some firms to pull back from AI projects, as a UK survey found 18% have already abandoned or scaled them back.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jun 2026