‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...