Google Invests in Lawhive to Revolutionize UK Legal Market

The investment aims to make high-quality legal services more affordable and accessible, leveraging AI technology.

Google Ventures leads a £9.5 million funding round for Lawhive, a London-based legal tech startup.
Lawhive's AI, Lawrence, can perform tasks typically handled by paralegals, aiming to reduce costs and improve service efficiency.
The startup's platform targets consumer legal services, contrasting with other AI legal tech focused on corporate clients.
Lawhive claims its fees are up to 60% cheaper than traditional law firms, offering a significant cost advantage.
The investment reflects growing interest in AI-driven legal solutions, which could potentially transform the traditional legal industry.