The state of LegalTech adoption:
Is AI & LegalTech truly transforming legal workflows?
Discover the latest insights into LegalTech adoption, AI’s evolving role in legal workflows and how firms and in-house teams are adapting to change.
LegalTech is at a turning point. AI has sparked many discussions across the legal industry - some see it as a game-changer, while others remain skeptical. But what’s the reality?
The Definely LegalTech Adoption Report 2025 explores how legal professionals are embracing technology, the barriers they face and what’s next for AI-powered legal work.
Who Should Read This Report?
In-house legal teams evaluating new tech strategies
Anyone looking to understand the market needs of legal practitioners
Law firms exploring AI and LegalTech for client services
Legal professionals navigating the intersection of law and technology
What you’ll learn:
The biggest drivers and barriers to LegalTech adoption
How AI and GenAI is reshaping in-house and private practice workflows
The trust gap - why some legal teams remain unconvinced about AI
Security and data privacy concerns holding back AI adoption
The future of law firm-client relationships in an AI-driven world
A few findings
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Security & confidentiality are a top concern of legal professionals
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UK in-house lawyers believe they are lagging behind firms in AI adoption
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UK respondents are satisfied with LegalTech ROI, compared to 51% in the US
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Corporate counsel remain uncomfortable with GenAI
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Budget constraints and integration challenges (41%) remain major hurdles
Does AI really make you more efficient in your daily work?
“In a field where a single word can change the entire meaning of a contract or verdict, 80% accuracy simply isn’t good enough. The deeper question is whether the improvement in these models is sufficient to justify the cost, especially when considering the potential for error propagation in complex legal scenarios."
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AI trust gap of corporate counsel remain uncomfortable with GenAI