Pacific Law Firm has announced the full implementation of the global legal AI platform Harvey across its entire staff, marking the first such initiative by a law firm in South Korea. While there have been instances of pilot applications with select personnel or specific tasks, this is the first time a global legal AI platform has been deployed firm-wide.
As major companies in South Korea increasingly adopt generative AI, the legal market is also witnessing a rise in AI-driven operational innovations as a new competitive edge.
To proactively respond to these changes, Pacific Law Firm conducted a pilot project using Harvey for a set period. The firm stated, "During this period, experts from various specialties utilized Harvey for legal research, document drafting, and multilingual data analysis, confirming its high usability and efficiency in daily tasks." As a result, the firm decided to expand its use as a platform for all members.
Unlike other major law firms in South Korea that have developed their own systems, Pacific Law Firm's approach is notable for applying a validated legal AI platform to all staff. Additionally, dedicated Korean language support personnel, training programs, and tailored operational support for key practice groups will be provided, ensuring the platform is optimized for the domestic legal environment.
The firm described the introduction of Harvey as an "investment to enhance client value." It is expected to enable faster and more systematic analysis of large volumes of multilingual documents and various national laws and precedents in areas where Pacific Law Firm excels, such as cross-border transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and international disputes. The firm emphasized, "This investment aims to deliver higher quality legal services more quickly and at reasonable costs, with the benefits of efficiency returned to our clients."
Lee Jun-ki, the managing partner of Pacific Law Firm, stated, "The purpose of this firm-wide implementation is not technology itself, but client value. As AI takes on repetitive and extensive tasks, our experts can focus on strategy and judgment, providing clients with faster and more precise advice."
John Haydock, Chief Business Officer of Harvey, remarked, "Pacific Law Firm will serve as a model for firm-wide implementation as a leading law firm representing Asia. Through close collaboration, including Korean language support, we will work together to achieve tangible results for Pacific's experts."
Harvey provides AI solutions specialized for the legal and professional services sectors, streamlining processes such as contract analysis and litigation to support rapid decision-making for law firms and businesses worldwide.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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