Global law firm Hogan Lovells has joined a network of more than fifteen international firms to launch the Global Legal Tech Alliance, a cross-border collaboration designed to give law firms an even more active role in developing and deploying the technology that is reshaping legal practice. The other member firms include Tilleke & Gibbins, Moll Wendén, Cadwalader, Levy & Salomão Advogados, Havel & Partners, Gercke Wollschläger, AGS Legal, Winter | Thürk, Walder Wyss, MLL Legal, and Jiménez Peña Abogados.
The alliance is said to address a gap in the market: while firms across jurisdictions face similar challenges in adopting AI and legal technology, there has been no structured, law-firm-led platform for tackling them collectively. The Global Legal Tech Alliance says it aims to change that through shared standards, joint development of solutions for complex legal workflows, and dedicated training through the Global Legal Tech Alliance Academy.
Sebastian Lach, Hogan Lovells partner and Co-CEO of ELTEMATE, the firm’s technology arm, said: “Our clients expect more than excellent legal advice. They want smart, scalable technology too. The Global Legal Tech Alliance allows us to put innovations into practice faster than ever, while also creating a one-of-a-kind learning ecosystem for legal professionals to grow and thrive. By joining the Global Legal Tech Alliance, Hogan Lovells becomes part of a global network of leading law firms seeking to actively shape the future of legal services through technology, cooperation, innovation, and shared expertise.”
Through the Global Legal Tech Alliance Academy, member firms will access shared training resources and development programmes for legal professionals at all levels. The Global Legal Tech Alliance Forum provides a regular platform for peer exchange on emerging technology and legal operations, while the Global Legal Tech Alliance Strategic Forum brings together senior leadership for longer-term dialogue on the direction of legal tech and its implications for the profession.
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