Insights
‘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...
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....
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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Advanced electronic signature: how it works and use cases
In the ever-changing world of the legal industry, technological innovation stands out as a powerful ally , helping to redefine the way law professionals approach their daily tasks. While promising future topics such as artificial intelligence are making headlines in legal tech news, lawyers and legal professionals still...