CMS Germany Rolls Out ClauseBuddy to All Lawyers

CMS Germany has deployed ClauseBuddy, a legal drafting solution by Belgian company ClauseBase, to all lawyers across its German operations.

This adoption signals a shift in law firm technology preferences toward specialized tools that combine traditional document automation with AI capabilities, rather than broad-platform solutions. The decision also highlights growing price sensitivity in the legal tech market and potential regional preferences for European-made solutions.

Balanced Technology Approach

CMS Germany selected ClauseBuddy over multiple competitors because it blends traditional document automation with AI features. The firm sought a solution that combines curated clause libraries with AI-powered drafting components.

"It covers the best of the old world and also includes the new world of AI and blends them into something that is very neatly done," said Frederik Leenen, Head of Legal Tech at CMS. "ClauseBuddy is kind of a Swiss army knife. It has many different tools that all help you do what you expect them to do."