AI tools for UK law firms

UK law firms face SRA obligations and client confidentiality requirements that rule out consumer AI for client work. This guide highlights AI tools suited to contract review, due diligence, document automation, and practice management — with attention to UK/EU data hosting, clear DPAs, and professional risk. We focus on options that support regulated practice rather than generic productivity tools.

Top picks

Tools that match this guide, ordered by relevance and sponsor status. Click through for full details and evaluation.

Comparison at a glance

Tool Implementation Integration Pricing Security SME fit GDPR/DPA Data location
GitHub Copilot GDPR/DPA 4 5 4 4 4 ✓ —
There Is An AI For That 5 0 5 0 4 — —
AI Detect Lab 4 0 0 0 3 — —
ChatGPT GDPR/DPA 4 5 4 4 4 ✓ —
Claude GDPR/DPA 4 4 4 £8/mo 4 4 ✓ —
Deep L Write GDPR/DPA 4 3 4 3 4 ✓ —
DeepSeek 4 3 4 0 3 — —
grammarly GDPR/DPA 5 5 4 4 4 ✓ —
LLM Self-Hosting and AI Sovereignty 0 0 0 0 0 — —
Microsoft Copilot UK/EU GDPR/DPA 4 5 3 £0/mo 4 4 ✓ ✓
MindMac 4 4 2 0 4 — —
Moltis – AI assistant with memory, tools, and self-extending skills 3 2 0 0 2 — —
monica 4 3 3 0 4 — —
Morphik.ai 2 2 0 4 3 — —
NoteGPT 4 2 2 0 3 — —
Notion AI GDPR/DPA 4 5 4 4 4 ✓ —
Otter.ai GDPR/DPA 4 5 4 4 4 ✓ —
Perplexity 4 3 4 0 4 — —
WeaveMind – AI Workflows with human-in-the-loop 3 2 0 0 3 — —

Scores 0–5 per our evaluation rubric. ✓ = claimed or available. — = not yet evaluated or not stated.

How we evaluate

We score tools on five dimensions (0–5) from public, verifiable information: implementation friction (ease of getting started), integration maturity (APIs, SSO, export), pricing transparency, security posture (heuristic from vendor statements), and SME fit (overall fit for time-poor, budget-conscious UK SMEs). We also record flags: GDPR/DPA claimed, UK/EU data hosting, SSO, and audit logs. Scores and flags are documented in our internal evaluation framework; we use them to keep comparisons consistent and to surface tools that meet compliance and hosting needs.

FAQs

Who is this guide for?
UK law firms: partners and practice managers evaluating AI for contract review, due diligence, document automation, and matter management. The tools we list are chosen for relevance to regulated practice, confidentiality, and integration with firm workflows.
How do you evaluate tools?
We score tools on five dimensions (implementation friction, integration maturity, pricing transparency, security posture, SME fit) from public information, and we record flags such as GDPR/DPA and UK/EU data hosting. See the "How we evaluate" section on this page for the full rubric.
What about confidentiality and client data?
We flag UK/EU data hosting and DPA where vendors state it. Never put client documents into consumer or open AI tools; use ring-fenced or enterprise options. Confirm data handling and professional indemnity with the vendor and your risk team before adoption.
Where do I see pricing?
The comparison table on this page shows a pricing transparency score and GBP starting price where stated. Each tool's detail page has fuller pricing information when we have it.
What about SRA and regulation?
We do not certify or endorse any tool for SRA compliance. You remain responsible for SRA Standards and Regulations and your professional obligations. We surface tools that support confidential, professional practice; suitability for your matters is your decision.