UK Legal Tech & AI

Linklaters' Legal AI Leader Coming To NY For US M&A Work

By Jake Maher

Linklaters LLP is moving the firm's first dedicated AI lawyer from London to its New York office to work with the U.S. mergers and acquisitions team on an AI-native capability, according to an announcement on social media Thursday.

Legora Buys Wexler, Marking 5th Acquisition Since March

By Matt Perez

Sweden-based Legora, which offers a legal artificial intelligence platform, announced its fifth acquisition of the year on Wednesday with the purchase of Wexler, a London-based startup providing litigation software.

In-House Legal Operations' Stubborn 'Shadow AI' Problem

By Anna Scott Farrell

As in-house legal departments adopt artificial intelligence tools, legal operations pros say that unauthorized use of AI by employees, known as “shadow AI,” raises security and governance concerns.

Weightmans, Verisk Launch Insurance Fraud Platform

By Max Austin

Weightmans has launched a new insurance fraud platform in partnership with U.S. risk management company Verisk, saying the technology will help insurers spot suspicious activity sooner and better manage higher-risk claims. 

HSF Kramer Says Merger Beats Targets As Revenue Hits $2.4B

By Marialuisa Taddia

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP reported revenue of more than $2.4 billion on Thursday as it posted its first set of financial results since the merged firm launched in 2025.

Sheppard Wants Attys To Treat AI Like A 2nd-Year Associate

By Steven Lerner

As some law firms are engrossed with adopting certain artificial intelligence tools, Sheppard believes greater gains can be achieved by focusing on a technology-based program that promotes behavioral changes in how attorneys and staff view AI tools.

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