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ARTICLE · 14 OCTOBER 2024

Revolutionising Legal Services: Castrén & Snellman's Journey With AI Integration

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Castrén & Snellman is a law firm of 300 people based in Helsinki, Finland. In other parts of the...

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As technology continues to evolve in the legal landscape, we at Castrén & Snellman are committed to keeping pace with these advancements.

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Mia Ihamuotila
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As technology continues to evolve in the legal landscape, we at Castrén & Snellman are committed to keeping pace with these advancements.

Our AI journey began as early as 2018 with the implementation of Luminance, a tool that has been instrumental in our document review processes. Ever since, we have expanded our toolkit to include tools based on generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), such as Microsoft Copilot and Leya. Over the past nine months, we have been actively integrating GenAI into our daily operations, marking a significant milestone in our digital transformation journey. AI tools are revolutionising the way we work, enhancing efficiency and improving the quality of our legal services.

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