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Olaniwun Ajayi becomes West Africa's first law firm to adopt Harvey Al
Joining global giants such as Ashurst, A&O Shearman, and PWC, leading African law firm Olaniwun Ajayi announced yesterday that it has become the first West African law firm to rollout cutting-edge artificial intelligence solution Harvey AI
Equipping its people with world-class technology such as Harvey AI will ensure that Olaniwun Ajayi LP will remain not only a leader in client service but also a dynamic and attractive place to work, said the firm yesterday when announcing that it had become the first law firm in West Africa to rollout the cutting-edge AI solution.
“Combining the power of advanced technology with outstanding human expertise, we are positioning the firm to deliver results with greater speed, depth, and efficiency than ever before,” said Olaniwun Ajayi LP in its official announcement.
A leading Nigerian firm, Olaniwun Ajayi has a pan-African focus and pioneering international outlook, having opened its own London office in late 2021.
Harvey AI is a groundbreaking artificial intelligence solution designed specifically for the legal industry. It is currently used by leading global firms including Ashurst, A&O Shearman, and PWC, along with leading German-headquartered firm Gleiss Lutz, leading Mexican law firm Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, the global Adecco Group, 40 of the top 100 US law firms, and Fortune 500 companies, among others.
Being the first West African firm to embrace and use Harvey AI is consistent with Olaniwun Ajayi’s “tradition of firsts and market leadership”, said the firm, noting that unlike public Al tools, Harvey AI has been trained exclusively on legal data and built with the highest safeguards for privacy, security, and client confidentiality.
“It also integrates seamlessly with industry-standard systems such as Thomson Reuters, Westlaw, and LexisNexis, equipping our lawyers with unmatched speed, accuracy, and efficiency,” says Olaniwun Ajayi. “By streamlining workflows, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating the depth and pace of analysis, Harvey enables us to deliver faster and more tailored solutions to our clients.”
This development further strengthens Olaniwun Ajayi’s ability to serve clients while maintaining the hallmark quality, precision,and confidentiality that define the firm.
“Joining an exclusive group of global law firms that already use Harvey Al, Olaniwun Ajayi is reaffirming its commitment to innovation and forward-looking technology adoption. Over the years, we have consistently embraced sophisticated tools such as iManage, and the integration of Harvey represents another bold leap.”
The leading African firm is confident that generative Al will transform the practice of law. By leading this change, Olaniwun Ajayi says it continues to differentiate itself in the market while providing its clients with the highest standards of service.