Legal Tech Weekly: Bay Legal, Icertis, Thomson Reuters, and More Drive AI Innovation

Last week legal tech giants like Bay Legal, Icertis, Thomson Reuters, and others rolled out AI-driven tools and global partnerships across California, the UK, and beyond. These efforts aim to streamline legal processes, boost compliance, and cut costs for businesses worldwide.

The legal tech sector is embracing AI and global collaboration to deliver faster, more affordable services while tackling complex compliance demands. These advancements empower legal teams to focus on strategic priorities, enhancing efficiency and competitiveness across industries.

Bay Legal Expands Globally

Bay Legal launched its Global Support Initiative with XPRTS Inc., integrating offshore teams from the Philippines and Latin America with U.S. attorneys. The California firm uses advanced tech to support intake, case drafting, and marketing, with XPRTS training 50 offshore professionals, boosting service speed by 30%.

“Bay Legal’s story has always been one of rapid adoption of technology paired with exceptional people,” said Jayson Elliott, CEO and Managing Attorney of Bay Legal. The initiative ensures seamless collaboration and cost-effective legal services.

Icertis Launches Vera

Icertis unveiled Vera, an AI-powered contract intelligence platform leveraging a vast contract data repository. With features like Vera Copilot, Agents, and Analytics, it transforms contracts into strategic assets, reducing review times by 40% and serving over 200 global enterprises.

“In the age of AI, trust comes at a premium,” said Anand Subbaraman, CEO of Icertis. Vera’s precise automation strengthens Icertis’ leadership in contract management.

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Thomson Reuters Enhances AI

Thomson Reuters partnered with Icertis and Accenture to integrate its CoCounsel generative AI assistant with Icertis’ contract intelligence platform. This collaboration streamlines contract management for procurement, sales, and HR, cutting processing times by 25% and handling over 1 million contracts annually. Accenture’s expertise ensures smooth adoption, freeing legal teams for strategic work.

“The pressure on legal, procurement, and other corporate professionals to deliver strategic value while navigating the intersection of commerce and compliance is immense,” said Laura Clayton McDonnell, president of Corporates at Thomson Reuters.

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Wolters Kluwer Digitizes SOP

Wolters Kluwer CT Corporation and ABC Legal Services collaborated to fully digitize service of process (SOP) delivery, moving from manual to online workflows. The platform processes over 10,000 legal documents monthly, improving reliability and transparency for law firms and businesses.
“Together with ABC Legal, we have transformed the service of process delivery from a manual, paper-based model to a digital one,” said Shreya Shankar, Vice President, Partnerships, Wolters Kluwer Financial & Corporate Compliance. The partnership simplifies document serving, ensuring secure and efficient delivery.

ClauseBase Boosts Drafting

ClauseBase partnered with Lawvu to enhance AI-powered contract drafting within Microsoft Word, integrated into Lawvu’s ecosystem of 15+ specialized legal tools. This collaboration enables in-house legal teams to draft and review contracts faster, maintaining quality and control.

“Legal teams struggle to unlock drafting knowledge,” said Maarten Truyens, CEO of ClauseBase. “By partnering with Lawvu, we’re making it easier to apply that knowledge directly in their workspace.”

Deloitte Legal Transforms

Deloitte Legal and Legora teamed up in the UK to overhaul legal services with AI-driven solutions. The partnership focuses on data-driven insights and reshaping client-provider relationships, targeting a 20% reduction in operational costs for clients while enhancing service delivery.

“Our collaboration with Legora is an exciting development as we share a strategic vision for AI-driven transformation,” said Richard Punt, Deloitte Legal Global and UK leader. The initiative equips clients with customized AI tools for smarter operations.

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Jus Mundi Upgrades AI

Jus Mundi launched Jus AI 2, an arbitration-focused research tool processing 75,000 documents per minute. It autonomously creates tailored research plans with transparent citations, supporting 500+ global arbitration professionals with precise, agentic AI workflows.
“Jus AI 2 eliminates the compromise between speed and control,” said Jean-Rémi de Maistre, CEO of Jus Mundi. The platform ensures certainty in high-stakes arbitration research.