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№ 41 · Tier 4 · Mid-Market, Regional and SpecialistOperator

Gowling WLG

Harvey (Canada confirmed) + Kira Systems.

Platforms in use
HarveyLitera KiraMicrosoft Copilot
Proprietary tools and programmes
  • CoLab

    Innovation team - three sub-teams (Solutions, Improvement, Innovation Focus). 8 people, growing 50% in 2026.

  • Saturn

    Anti-counterfeiting tech service (built years ago, continues to win significant business e.g. Equip Outdoor Technologies / Rab / Lowe Alpine in 2025).

What is happening
  • ·Harvey - first Canadian law firm to roll out enterprise-wide. UK, Europe and Middle East rollout announced January 2026 following 'GenAI Showdown' comparing multiple legal AI tools.
  • ·Kira Systems (Litera) - database of 1,100+ outside counsel guidelines analysed using 176 smart fields. Also used for M&A due diligence.
  • ·Phil Westwood (former CoLab head) left June 2025 for Devonshires as head of innovation.
  • ·Copilot rolled out firmwide with practice-specific AI training and comprehensive GenAI education programme.
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