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Nylon opens $20m seed round after Law Cyborg rebrand
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Nylon opens $20m seed round after Law Cyborg rebrand

The funding will help the Auckland legaltech expand in Britain and build its US product as it targets global incumbents.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers
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Thomson Reuters unveils in-house AI model for lawyers

The in-house system is now the default in CoCounsel Legal, as Thomson Reuters seeks tighter control over accuracy and cost in high-stakes work.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Reckon deepens AWS tie-up as AI lifts efficiency 30%
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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 • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
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 • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
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 • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Intapp launches Celeste AI coworker for professional firms
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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 • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
Litera relaunches as one legal AI platform for firms
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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 • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Relativity names Chris Brown President to expand remit
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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 • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
'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 • Thu, 9th Jul 2026

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Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence
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Ansarada unveils OS Bondi for secure M&A, due diligence

Deal teams will save time on due diligence as Ansarada's OS Bondi spots duplicate questions while keeping sensitive data inside its secure platform.

By David Shilovsky • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Borderless AI launches Alberni for global compliance
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Borderless AI launches Alberni for global compliance

Employers hiring across borders could cut legal fragmentation as the new system bundles entity work, compliance tracking and case management.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026
Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists
Wearables

Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists

The shortlist highlights UK startups in biotech, energy, health and AI as investors and buyers look for scalable technology beyond Cambridge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
VinciWorks launches AI compliance training for lawyers
Data Protection

VinciWorks launches AI compliance training for lawyers

Legal firms will now get deeper evidence of staff judgement under pressure, as VinciWorks rolls out AI courses on bribery, data and tax risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Legora acquires Wexler to boost legal fact finding
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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 • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
UK firms face AI value gap as client pressure mounts
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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 • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
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 • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
In-house legal teams see AI returns in Legora study
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In-house legal teams see AI returns in Legora study

AI is helping corporate lawyers answer stakeholders faster, with 97% of legal leaders in a new study citing quicker responses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
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 • Thu, 9th Jul 2026