LawtechUK is a vital and unique platform for discussion, innovation, thought leadership and growth. We bring together the leaders from government, investment and academic circles, and the legal sector, to drive the future of UK legal services and access to law."

Christina Blacklaws, Chair, LawtechUK

Our mission

Through a portfolio of activity, LawtechUK will:

  • Help develop a culture of innovation within the legal services sector
  • Increase understanding of lawtech’s benefits for all legal service providers
  • Help grow the legal sector’s economic contribution
  • Support the development of technology to increase access to legal services and aim to reduce unmet legal need

Key activity

Education

Events

Thought Leadership

Grant objectives

Objective one

Support the growth of the lawtech sector in the UK

Objective two

Increase innovation and the adoption of lawtech in the delivery of UK legal services

Objective three

Enable English and Welsh law and the UK’s jurisdictions to become the foundation for emerging technology

Delivery partners

As of April 2023 LawtechUK is delivered by CodeBase and Legal Geek who jointly run a programme of complimentary activity.

CodeBase is a tech ecosystem support organisation that has supported over 500 startups and scaleups, who have collectively raised over £4 billion. Codebase is committed to promoting collaboration in tech innovation, across startups, scaleups, corporates, governments, academia and the third sector.

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Legal Geek is a global community of legal professionals and lawtech enthusiasts dedicated to promoting innovation and technology in the legal industry. Founded in 2015, Legal Geek has quickly grown to become one of the world's largest lawtech communities, with events and initiatives held across the globe.

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The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is a government department responsible for upholding justice and the rule of law. It plays a central role in the administration of justice, overseeing the legal system, courts, prisons, probation services, and other justice-related matters. The Ministry of Justice works to ensure access to justice, protect the rights of individuals, and maintain a fair and effective legal system in the United Kingdom.

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LawtechUK Panel

The LawtechUK Panel was established in 2018 by the Secretary of State for Justice. It consists of leaders and experts from the public and private sectors who act as the advisory board to LawtechUK.

Sir Geoffrey Vos

Christina Blacklaws (Chair)

Richard Susskind

Mimi Zou

Stephen Browning

Maya Markovich

Katie Atkinson

Isabel Parker

Chris Grant

Brian Liu

Sophia Adams Bhatti

FAQ's

No, LawtechUK does not directly provide funding to startups.

We offer free support and resources to foster the growth and development of lawtech startups.

Learn more on our programmes and events pages.

Activity includes:

Whilst LawtechUK is focused on serving the UK legal sector, we are always interested to hear about potential international collaborations. If you are outside the UK and would like to discuss an opportunity, please contact us here.

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LawtechUK is dedicated to driving digital transformation in the legal sector. You can read more about our objectives and mission by reading our about us page. Since April 2023, the LawtechUK programme of activity has been delivered by CodeBase and Legal Geek.