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Added 2026 · Tier 2 · Large International / NationalOperator

BCLP

Operator category in Lawyer Innovation Map 2026. Branded LEAP programme is the firm's flagship for transforming legal practice and delivery.

Platforms in use
LegoraMicrosoft CopilotOrbital Witness
Proprietary tools and programmes
  • LEAP (Legal Evolution in AI Program)

    Flagship programme for transforming legal practice and delivery to leverage the full capabilities of AI. Three-phase rollout strategy under way across US, UK, Europe, Middle East and Australia. Run through Global Co-Directors who report into Myatt and Surowiec.

  • BCLP FLARE (Fast Lease Assisted Reporting)

    Bespoke GenAI lease reporting tool, co-developed with Orbital Witness through a two-month design collaboration, powered by Orbital Copilot. Up to 70% time savings on lease reporting. Initial UK client rollout Feb 2024; subsequently extended across BCLP's UK and US offices.

ALSP & NewLaw arm
BCLP Cubed
Multi-service NewLaw
Launched 2019Scale ~150 peopleLed by Neville Eisenberg (CEO)

Integrated delivery arm bundling complex advice with high-volume/managed legal services and legal operations support (legal-ops consulting unit Cantilever), backed by proprietary workflow tech (CrossLite). Volume delivery teams in Manchester and St. Louis.

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What is happening
  • ·Legora selected as firmwide AI platform provider after a rigorous evaluation against alternative platforms. Builds on initial Legora deployment in 2025.
  • ·Legora delivering a comprehensive enablement and change-management programme to embed the platform into team-wide workflows.
  • ·Surowiec: rollout reinforces commitment to 'responsibly harnessing AI.'
  • ·AI training mandatory from induction through ongoing professional development.
  • ·Lawyers receive credit for time spent developing use cases (prompt libraries, workflow testing). AI activity entering performance discussions, not tied to billable expectations.
  • ·Record $912M revenue post-merger overhaul (2025/26) provides financial cover for sustained AI investment.
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