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The legal industry is undergoing a technological breakthrough. A suggested that 44 per cent of legal work could be automated by generative AI in the near future. With the digital landscape evolving at unprecedented speeds, legal professionals across the UK have been quick to recognise the value that generative AI (gen AI) will offer them in their work.  

AI adoption and advancement

For an industry which takes pride in accuracy and reliability, the adoption of AI demonstrates a progressive shift in strategic thinking. The legal profession is typically conservative, staying loyal to former processes. Forward thinking law firms such as Hamers Solicitors, a leading regional firm and Irwin Mitchell, one of the largest general practice law firms in the UK have realised that to remain relevant in an increasingly digital world, there is an urgent need to adapt to the technology advancements of today. As such, both firms are amongst the first to integrate Lexis+ AI into their operations.  

These firms are setting a compelling example for others to follow. Those that identify as fast followers should recognise the urgency of this moment, the time to act is now.  

Lexis+ AI is now available for UK customers as one of the most comprehensive legal AI platforms on the market. Grounded on one the UKs largest databases of legal research and practical guidance, Lexis+ AI is designed to deliver trusted responses with automatic links to the underlying evidence or source. Lexis+ AI is set to help transform the legal sector.  

Gerry Duffy, Managing Director of ����Ӱ�� UK comments, “This is a pivotal moment in the history of the UK legal industry. We have had unprecedented levels of interest in Lexis+ AI from our market and as of today, many of our customers will be enjoying the competitive advantage of having access to our rich and authoritative content combined with our leading AI technology.” 

Generative AI meets the law 

Generative AI, a subset of AI technology, is gaining more attention across various industries, from engineering to retail, with law being no exception. With its capabilities to generate text, summarise information, and provide insights, this cutting-edge technology boosts significant time and cost savings.  

Clients are demanding more from their lawyers at a faster pace and a lower cost – a trend certain to continue. To alleviate the pressure, firms are embracing newer solutions. A 2024 ����Ӱ�� survey of over 1200 legal professionals across the UK found that the adoption of AI technology has more than doubled in the last six months. Leveraging cutting-edge AI technology will boost legal workflow and allow lawyers to dedicate more time to high-value work, improving the client experience.  

By simplifying legal research and drafting at unprecedented speeds lawyers can reallocate the saved time to nurturing client relationships and better understanding their needs. This contemporary approach to performance efficiency reflects a client-centric perspective which will help firms flourish in a market dictated by client expectations. 

Lexis+ AI enters the UK  

The benefits of using legal technology solutions are huge but any AI tool must be grounded in reliable, trustworthy, legal research and guidance.  

Enter Lexis+ AI, combining artificial intelligence with ����Ӱ��’ leading legal content. It allows legal professionals to access features such as conversational search, enhanced summarisation, generative document drafting, and document upload to extract key insights in seconds. It’s been developed according to the RELX responsible AI principles, by a team of over 2,000 ����Ӱ�� technologists, data scientists and subject matter experts.  

Partner of Hamers Solicitors, Paul Worthy says, “Lexis+ AI offers our solicitors safe and secure access to a huge range of features designed specifically for the legal industry. This means they can spend more time focusing on the legal tasks that add the most value to our clients." As firms like Hamers Solicitors start to integrate new technology to support their operations, they position themselves for steady growth and success in an ever-evolving legal landscape.  

Irwin Mitchell also secures its position in providing a market-leading client experience. Eleanor Windsor, Partner, Director of Knowledge Management, at Irwin Mitchell, comments, “We selected Lexis+ AI as it is the most advanced legally trained AI solution on the market. It will enable us to maximise the value of the legal intelligence we already access from ����Ӱ��.” Embracing technological innovation will bring unrivalled speed and efficiency to Irwin Mitchell’s legal workflow, boosting client satisfaction. 

With Lexis+ AI, legal professionals can handle the challenges of modern practice more effectively, using a blend of technology and human expertise. Overlooking this development could lead to falling behind in an increasingly competitive market. Lexis+ AI’s ability to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and improve overall efficiency will transform legal workflows and enable meaningful client relationships. Considering investment in legal technology, like Lexis+ AI, as a top strategic priority will reshape legal work for those who take ownership over the future of their firms.  

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