Matt Sherwen

The report outlines the specific steps legal firms should take before investing in any legal tech solution that “promises the earth”. The firm believes that technical infrastructure is only one part of a successful AI integration – it is also about checking that firms are culturally ready to embrace the positive changes that AI can bring.

Matt Sherwen, managing director at Sherwen Studios, said: “This guide isn’t built on theory or sales pitches. It’s built on the voices of legal professionals themselves, who have very real fears and opinions about whether AI should be used within the legal sector. We wanted to understand their real challenges, from ethical concerns to practical implementation hurdles. Their insights shaped every recommendation in this report, because the future of AI in law needs to be grounded in what the people who are working in the sector genuinely need, not just what technology promises or is capable of.”

He added: “Artificial intelligence isn’t just a tool to make work more efficient. It’s a catalyst for redefining how legal services will be delivered in the future. Those firms that succeed won’t be those chasing quick automated wins, but those that embrace a cultural shift, invest in ethical oversight, and prepare for new legislative and regulatory realities. AI will reshape roles, creating multidisciplinary teams where legal professionals collaborate with data scientists and engineers, and demand new ways of thinking about client care and compliance.”