‘Early adopters of Gen AI research tools have reported measurable productivity gains’
Mathieu Balzarini, LexisNexis’s vice president of product in the CEMEA region, says interest in Gen AI legal research tools ‘is both high and growing rapidly’ In this Q&A, Mathieu Balzarini, vice president of product for Continental Europe, Middle-East and Africa (CEMEA) at LexisNexis, demystifies the technology behind generative AI (Gen AI) legal research products and predicts rapid advancements in its capabilities...
Cryptocurrencies & M&A in Europe 2025: a game-changer for dealmakers
Cryptocurrencies are no longer a niche asset—they are reshaping the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) landscape in Europe. In 2025, their adoption is accelerating cross-border deals, enhancing transparency, and streamlining payments . But they also bring regulatory hurdles and market volatility that companies must navigate. So, what does this mean for M&A professionals, legal teams, and investors? And how can platforms like...
How Taft delivers client-focused excellence with Lexis Create+
Taft, a prestigious law firm with over 925 lawyers, is celebrated for its client-first philosophy and innovative approach. By redefining the standards of client service and reinventing the legal workplace for lawyers, Taft is creating a firm where customers get exceptional value and where top talent is eager to work. Elevating client service through innovation The legal industry is undergoing a dynamic shift toward...
Rolling out LegalTech: 10 strategic takeaways
How do you maximize the benefits of legal technology within your organization? Henchman gathered an international panel of legal tech experts to shine a light on that question. Conan Hines (Fried Frank), Aalia Manie (Webber Wentzel), and Joshua Fireman (Fireman & Co) took a deep dive into the topic, sharing their knowledge, best practices, and prime examples of how to achieve actual outcomes. “Hopefully I’ll get a...
LLMs in legal: Pitfalls, oilfields, and best practices
In November 2022, OpenAI took a shot heard ‘round the world: LLMs overtook the legal zeitgeist. Accompanying that arrival, millions of lawyers screamed out in unison: “What does this mean for us?” The good news: This means good things for our industry. If we do it right. LLMs are improving legal work , offering advanced capabilities that align with lawyers’ core competencies: reading, analyzing, and writing. LLMs...
Optimising Your Law Firm’s Financial Performance with Key KPI
The profitability of a law firm depends on rigorous financial management and a thorough analysis of performance. By introducing key performance indicators (KPIs), firms can assess and enhance their financial health. Metrics such as revenue growth, average billing rate, and break-even point provide a clear vision that enables strategic decision-making and performance optimisation. With Jarvis Legal and its Analytics...
Measuring Productivity and Client Satisfaction: Essential Operational KPIs for Law Firms
Beyond financial indicators, the performance of a law firm also relies on operational KPIs and client satisfaction metrics. These metrics help optimise time management and improve service quality, thereby directly influencing client loyalty and the firm’s long-term growth. Productivity KPIs for Law Firms Utilisation Rate and Billable Hours per Lawyer Optimising billable time is a major lever of performance for law...
Management Tools for Law Firms: Digital Solutions to Optimise Your Business
The legal sector is evolving, clients are increasingly demanding, and new standards are emerging. In the face of these challenges, law firms must adapt to optimise their organisation and respond effectively to these new expectations. The solution? Digitalisation , as a key lever and strategic choice. But how do you choose the right digital tools for your law firm? What are your firm's specific needs? Defining Strategic...
Digitalisation: What Are the Benefits for Law Firms?
The legal world is changing - and so are client expectations. As law firms deal with growing workloads, increasing demands for transparency and responsiveness, and strict legal requirements, the challenges they face are becoming more complex. To remain competitive and improve the quality of your services as a lawyer, digitalisation stands out as an innovative solution. Although concerns about data security persist, this...
Digitalisation of Law Firms and Independent Lawyers: Mistakes to Avoid
In a rapidly changing legal landscape, digitalisation and the rise of generative AI are transforming legal practices, pushing law firms to evolve, adapt, and innovate. But this shift comes with its own set of challenges. What are the common pitfalls to avoid to make digitalisation a real driver of success? Digitalisation of Law Firms: A Key Challenge for Solo Practitioners? Faster response times , full transparency...
How to run a successful electronic signature session
Electronic signature has many advantages, among which are the mobility of the signatories and the legal certainty of the transaction . If you want to organize an electronic signature session and make sure everything goes smoothly, read on. This article explains how to successfully complete your digital closing in a few steps. Discover how Closd adapts to your transactions and delights your customers, partners and...
Testimonial: Closd at Cefides Oratio, law firm in corporate law
Léa Borel is an associate at Cefides Oratio Avocats , in Lyon, France. The firm specializes in corporate law and business transfers, labor law, tax law, contract law, and business litigation. In 2022, CEFIDES merged with Oratio Avocats and consolidated its position around three of the main French economic hubs: Nantes, Paris, and Lyon. The new entity brings together 100 lawyers and nearly 200 professionals. As a Closd...
Testimonial : Closd at business law firm Stance Avocats
Margaux Rouen has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2017. In 2018, she joined Stance Avocats as an associate, a business law firm specializing in equity financing. After 3 years using the solution, she agreed to tell us about the benefits of Closd: organization of closings, electronic signature, improved communication… Discover her testimonial! Closd: Could you please introduce us to Stance? Margaux Rouen:...
Testimonial: Closd at business law firm Coblence avocats
Partner Alexandre Brugière and senior associate Barbara Chapron are part of the Corporate Department of Paris-based law firm Coblence avocats . Specialized in business law, Coblence avocats advises its clients (companies, investment funds, entrepreneurs, and managers) on various transactions. Both users of Closd for more than a year, Mr. Brugière and Mrs. Chapron agreed to share their experience with the platform, and...
M&A: How to improve the efficiency of your closings ?
This article was translated from French. Original version was published in La Tribune, on June, 9th, 2023. Whether you’re a corporate lawyer, an investment fund or an investment banker, now is still the time to ensure you’re properly equipped and ready for the summer closing rush. Closing deals this summer: the yearly challenge returns A warmer weather is by no means synonymous with relaxation for M&A professionals...
Use case: Data room 2.0: how technology can support M&A deals
On December 1, 2022, the 8th edition of the Rencontres M&A ( M&A Meetings ) was held in Paris, organized by Option Finance in partnership with Option Droit & Affaires , and sponsored by Closd . Dedicated to the analysis of major trends, legal developments and growth prospects of the M&A market, this meeting was an opportunity for Grégoire Debit, co-founder and CEO of Closd, alongside Vassili Andricopoulos, Group CIO...
Why legal transaction management is essential for lawyers
A legal transaction is a broad term for a deal executed between parties in various realms of the corporate, finance, real estate, and business worlds. Organizations and individuals involved in deals hire prestigious law firms to: Advise them on the structuring of the transaction; Tackle the numerous legal issues raised during business discussions; Negotiate and draft documentation; and Manage the process and...
Due diligence: how to simplify and speed up your audits?
When it comes to acquiring a company, investing in a project, or carrying out any major financial transaction (merger, acquisition…), the due diligence process, also known as legal and financial audit , is a crucial step in assessing risks and opportunities. Traditionally, this procedure, which involves a meticulous assessment of a target company ‘s financial, legal, operational and strategic information, required a...
Data room: which solution to speed up your due diligence? – White paper
Audit processes used to be carried out in person, in meeting rooms, inspecting hundreds of documents scattered across tables. Today, transactional professionals have turned to virtual data room (VDR) solutions . These solutions make it possible to host large volumes of confidential documents and make them available to potential buyers or investors in a secure manner while preserving their confidentiality. Both a content...
Testimonial: Closd at law firm DSM in Luxembourg
Héloïse Cuche is Senior Associate at DSM Avocats à la Cour . This business law firm provides multidisciplinary and multilingual services adapted to the Luxembourg environment, and assists companies and their managers in both advisory and dispute resolution in numerous legal practice areas. As a user of Closd since 2020, she agreed to share her experience with the platform and the benefits in terms of efficiency , organization...
Testimonial: Closd at business law firm Bruzzo Dubucq
David Ybert de Fontenelle and Virginie Cadouin are partners in Bruzzo Dubucq . Based in Southern France, the firm is specialized in restructuring, commercial disputes, tax law, the firm and strategic consulting in transactional M&A operations. “Closd allows us to bring the firm into the present and to simplify our lives considerably.” Closd: Could you please introduce us to Bruzzo Dubucq, its...
Cloud Act and GDPR: What implications for EU companies’ data protection?
With the rapid evolution of today’s digital landscape and the emergence of cloud computing, the issue of data confidentiality and security is more central than ever. Thanks to this technology, data is now stored and processed in the cloud, i.e., on servers located all over the world and accessible via the Internet, raising new challenges for individuals, businesses, and governments. In this context, the Cloud Act has...
Testimonial: Closd at business law firm Lexidia
Thomas Pagny has been a member of the Paris Bar since 2015. The same year, he joined Lexidia Avocats , a firm specializing in M&A, corporate, private equity, and business law . As a user of the solution for 3 years now, he agreed to tell us about the benefits of Closd for his practice , especially the flexibility and practicality of certain features, such as the electronic signature and closing checklist. Closd: Could...
10 tips to speed up deal closings
For legal professionals, legal transaction management solutions available on the market represent a real opportunity to improve their productivity: automation of repetitive and low value-added tasks , centralization of documents, reduction of the number of tools to a single one, etc. During the course of a deal, many steps can be streamlined and optimized to allow lawyers to dedicate a minimum of time to manual tasks...
CIO: Which SaaS to digitize legal operations?
As companies and law firms undergo digital transformation, IT departments, or CIOs (Chief Information Officer) , are responsible for providing innovative and effective solutions to all departments. Legal departments (and legal professionals in general) are among the most demanding departments when it comes to finding agile solutions to improve performance, secure company or law firm assets and meet complex regulatory...