Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has announced the global rollout of Legora, making the AI-powered legal platform available to lawyers across its worldwide network. The move represents another major milestone in the firm’s long-term strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into legal services and improve client outcomes through innovation.
Baker McKenzie Expands AI Strategy with Legora Partnership
The partnership between Baker McKenzie and Legora reflects the growing adoption of AI technology across the legal industry. Baker McKenzie has been investing in artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities for nearly a decade, positioning itself among the leading global law firms embracing legal technology transformation.
The firm first introduced its AI strategy in 2017 and later established an AI-focused legal practice in 2021, originally known as BakerML and now operating as Applied AI.
According to Ben Allgrove, Partner and Chief Innovation Officer at Baker McKenzie, the firm’s AI strategy is focused on delivering measurable value to clients rather than adopting technology for trend purposes alone.
Legora to Support AI-Powered Legal Workflows
Legora’s platform will now be integrated into Baker McKenzie’s legal operations globally, helping lawyers streamline legal research, compliance work, transactions, disputes, and other complex legal processes.
The collaboration also includes close cooperation between Legora’s legal engineers and Baker McKenzie’s Applied AI team. Together, they will develop customized AI workflows designed to create scalable and repeatable legal solutions for clients.
The Applied AI practice already supports projects involving:
- Large-scale corporate transactions
- Global compliance audits
- Employment law advisory
- Transfer pricing matters
- Data breach response
- Commercial legal projects
By combining legal expertise with AI-driven automation, Baker McKenzie aims to improve efficiency, consistency, and speed in delivering legal services.
AI Training Becomes Essential for Lawyers in 2026
As part of its AI transformation strategy, Baker McKenzie is also investing heavily in AI education and legal innovation training for its lawyers.
The firm recently launched a flagship AI Accelerator Program, an intensive in-person training initiative designed for high-performing associates and counsel across multiple practice groups.
Ben Allgrove emphasized that modern legal professionals must now combine legal expertise with AI proficiency.
In addition to the accelerator program, Baker McKenzie has introduced:
- Global AI training programs for all lawyers
- Dedicated Practice Innovation Lawyer roles across global practice groups
- Expanded collaboration between lawyers, technologists, and AI specialists
Legora CEO Praises Baker McKenzie’s Long-Term AI Vision
Max Junestrand, CEO and Co-Founder of Legora, praised Baker McKenzie for its sustained commitment to AI innovation in the legal sector.
The announcement highlights a broader shift taking place across the legal industry as major law firms increasingly adopt generative AI, legal automation, and intelligent workflow systems to remain competitive and improve client service delivery.
AI Continues Transforming the Global Legal Industry
The rollout of Legora across Baker McKenzie’s global network demonstrates how AI is becoming deeply embedded in modern legal practice. As law firms continue investing in legal technology, AI-powered platforms are expected to reshape everything from legal research and contract analysis to compliance management and dispute resolution.