UK Legal Tech & AI

UK Firms' Fees On The Rise But AI Threatens Model, PwC Says

By Marialuisa Taddia

The top 10 law firms whose headquarters are in the U.K. drove fee income growth in 2025 by raising rates by more than 10% — but sustaining increases above inflation might be difficult as generative AI threatens the billable hour model, a report published Monday warned.

Ex-Mishcon Duo Go For Gold With New Sports-Focused Firm

By Jamie Lennox

Two former lawyers at Mishcon launched a new sports, commercial and technology-focused law firm on Monday, drawing on their experience in working on high-profile deals such as Marcus Rashford's blockbuster move to Barcelona.

UK Lawtech Sector Poised For Record-Breaking Year In 2025

By Marialuisa Taddia

Investments in the U.K. legal tech sector surged to nearly £120 million ($161 million) in the first half of 2025, as technology continues to reshape how legal services are delivered, according to a new report.

UK Firm Macfarlanes Hires Ex-Mayer Brown Innovation Lead

By Matt Perez

London-based law firm Macfarlanes LLP announced on Wednesday the hiring of Mayer Brown LLP's former head of innovation in Europe to lead its software-developing lawtech department.

Broadfield Rolls Out AI Platform Harvey Across Global Offices

By Steven Lerner

Broadfield revealed Thursday that it selected the legal platform Harvey to power its technology-services delivery model, becoming the latest law firm to adopt the growing artificial intelligence tool.

Legora's AI Gains Ground With 1st Italian Law Firm Deal

By Marialuisa Taddia

Swedish legal AI provider Legora has signed its first Italian law firm, marking another step in its expansion across the emerging transatlantic legal AI market.

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