Law firm Shakespeare Martineau has announced the introduction of Harvey, the leading AI platform for the legal and professional services sector – marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation strategy.

Harvey’s platform will provide colleagues across the firm access to AI-powered support for tasks including drafting, summarisation, research and document analysis.

The initiative reflects the firm’s broader commitment to leveraging innovation to improve efficiency, enhance client service and enable professionals to focus on higher-value work, while embedding responsible technology to support sustainable growth and maintain strong standards of quality, governance and client care.

Andrew Foreman, chief information officer at Ampa Group, which Shakespeare Martineau is part of, said: “Introducing Harvey is a major step forward in how we equip our people to work smarter and deliver even greater value to clients.

“Our focus is not on replacing expertise but on enhancing it – giving our teams secure, controlled access to AI tools that reduce time spent on repetitive tasks and allow more space for insight, creativity and strategic thinking.

“We are investing in the right foundations – training, governance and responsible use – so AI becomes a trusted part of how we work.”

Access to Harvey will be supported by mandatory training to ensure safe, consistent and effective use across the business. Further enablement activity will follow the initial launch period, including workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions aimed at supporting adoption and encouraging best practice across teams.

Shakespeare Martineau has also updated its standard terms of business to reflect the use of artificial intelligence in supporting client work – reinforcing its commitment to transparency and responsible deployment of emerging technologies.

Harvey is purpose-built for legal and professional services organisations, combining AI agents, shared spaces for collaboration, and white-glove support with enterprise-grade security and controls. Leading global law firms and professional services organisations trust Harvey to generate higher quality work in less time so they can focus on creating more value for clients.

John Haddock, chief business officer at Harvey, said: “With Harvey, Shakespeare Martineau’s professionals can spend less time on routine work and more time on judgement and strategy. We’re proud to work with law firms that are adopting AI with the same purposeful and responsible approach that they bring to their businesses.”