UK Legal Tech & AI

Law Firm Sues AI Biz For Hijacking 'Wordsmith' TM

By Hanna Vioque

A law firm has accused a Scottish legal technology company of infringing its trademark over "Wordsmith," telling a London judge that the startup's use of an identical name to market artificial intelligence tools would "swamp" its own brand. 

Eversheds Sutherland's US AI Leader To Help Steer Global AI

By Emily Johnson

Eversheds Sutherland has elevated its U.S. head of artificial intelligence based in Atlanta to help lead the firm's global AI team, fortifying its efforts to serve clients in AI-related matters around the world as many companies across industries adopt the technologies.

Slaughter And May Unveils Digital Regulation Practice

By Ashish Sareen

Slaughter and May said Wednesday that it has established a distinct practice focused on online regulation to help clients navigate the challenges of an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

HaystackID Taps EY Director To Oversee European Operations

By Matt Perez

Data services company HaystackID, which helps corporations and law firms with legal and compliance events, announced Tuesday the hiring of a former director of forensic and integrity services at EY to oversee its European operations.

Shoosmiths Hires Ex-Worldpay Lawyer For Tech And AI Team

By Ashish Sareen

Shoosmiths LLP has hired in London a former senior lawyer at payments giant Worldpay to strengthen its capabilities representing clients in the digital assets sector.

BCLP's UK Revenue Soars 16% Amid Tech-Driven Shift

By Ashish Sareen

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP said Friday that its revenue in the U.K. rose by 16% to hit $306 million in 2025, fueled by increases in corporate real estate funds work, disputes and transactions.

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