Harvey Expands in Europe, AlphaLit and Ex Nunc Raise Millions, Relativity's New aiR - Legal AI Weekly #35
January 16, 2026 -
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In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some exciting developments in the legal AI landscape. Harvey, a legal AI startup backed by OpenAI, is expanding its footprint in Europe with new offices in Dublin and Paris, creating job opportunities and strengthening its market presence. Meanwhile, Swiss startup Ex Nunc Intelligence has raised $2.15 million to enhance its legal intelligence platform, focusing on reliability and confidentiality.
Other notable stories include AlphaLit's $3.2 million funding to improve access to legal services for smaller cases, and Relativity's launch of aiR for Case Strategy, a tool designed to aid legal professionals in case preparation. Additionally, IntelAgree reports a significant adoption of AI in contract management, while LawVu has acquired ClauseBase to enhance its legal solutions. These stories highlight the ongoing integration of AI in the legal sector, driving innovation and efficiency.
In this edition of Legal AI Weekly, we're diving into some exciting developments in the legal AI landscape. Harvey, a legal AI startup backed by OpenAI, is expanding its footprint in Europe with new offices in Dublin and Paris, creating job opportunities and strengthening its market presence. Meanwhile, Swiss startup Ex Nunc Intelligence has raised $2.15 million to enhance its legal intelligence platform, focusing on reliability and confidentiality.
Other notable stories include AlphaLit's $3.2 million funding to improve access to legal services for smaller cases, and Relativity's launch of aiR for Case Strategy, a tool designed to aid legal professionals in case preparation. Additionally, IntelAgree reports a significant adoption of AI in contract management, while LawVu has acquired ClauseBase to enhance its legal solutions. These stories highlight the ongoing integration of AI in the legal sector, driving innovation and efficiency.
Harvey Opens Dublin Office, Creates 20 Jobs
Harvey, a legal AI startup supported by OpenAI, plans to establish its first office in Dublin by March 2026, offering 20 new job opportunities. The move aims to leverage Dublin's talent and market access. Read more
Ex Nunc Intelligence Raises $2.15M for Legal AI Platform
Swiss startup Ex Nunc Intelligence has secured $2.15 million in funding to advance its Silex platform, which focuses on enhancing reliability and confidentiality in legal AI. Read more
AlphaLit Secures $3.2M to Enhance Legal Services
AI startup AlphaLit has raised $3.2 million in seed funding to improve access to legal services for smaller cases, particularly in working-class communities. The company uses AI to screen and score cases before connecting them with lawyers. Read more
Harvey Opens Paris Office and Hires VP of EMEA Sales
Harvey has announced the opening of a new office in Paris and the hiring of Jorge Bestard as Vice President of EMEA Sales, as part of its European expansion strategy. Read more
Relativity Launches aiR for Legal Case Strategy
Relativity has announced the release of aiR for Case Strategy, a generative AI tool designed to assist legal professionals in organizing case evidence and creating summaries, enhancing efficiency and collaboration. Read more
IntelAgree Report: 95% of Legal Teams Use AI in Contracts
A report by IntelAgree indicates that 95% of legal teams are either exploring or have already implemented AI in their contract management processes, according to the 2026 CLM Trends Report. Read more
McMillan LLP Partners with Legora for AI Legal Services
McMillan LLP has partnered with Legora to integrate its AI platform, aiming to enhance client service delivery and legal innovation in Canada. Read more
LawVu Acquires ClauseBase for AI Legal Solutions
LawVu, a global legal workspace provider, has acquired ClauseBase, a Belgian company specializing in intelligent contract drafting and review. The acquisition introduces LawVu Draft and LawVu Lens, an AI-driven contract analysis tool, to enhance legal workflows and contract management. Read more
Covenant Launches AI Legal Tool for Venture Deals
Covenant, an AI law firm, has introduced a new solution to enhance the execution of venture deals. The tool utilizes AI for due diligence and document analysis, aiming to expedite processes and reduce legal costs. Read more
Compliagence Launches AI Compliance Platform
Compliagence has launched an AI-native compliance platform to assist businesses in navigating evolving AI regulations. The platform provides real-time monitoring and regulatory intelligence to clarify compliance requirements. Read more
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