Nextlaw Labs

Nextlaw Labs is a global collaborative innovation platform focused on developing, deploying, and investing in new technologies and processes to transform the practice of law around the world. As an autonomous, wholly owned subsidiary of global law firm Dentons, Nextlaw Labs leverages Dentons' extensive network and resources to drive innovation in the legal sector. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology companies, startups, other business accelerators, and established legal vendors, Nextlaw Labs aims to invest in promising companies and develop a suite of new technologies that fundamentally change the practice of law, improving client service and enhancing client solutions.

The platform's investment strategy encompasses a wide range of stages, from seed to late-stage investments, including pre-IPO, buyouts, turnarounds, and distressed situations. This comprehensive approach allows Nextlaw Labs to support a diverse array of companies within the legal technology ecosystem. Geographically, Nextlaw Labs maintains a broad focus, investing in companies across North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions, reflecting its commitment to fostering global innovation in legal services. The industries targeted by Nextlaw Labs include legal technology, artificial intelligence, software development, legal services, professional services, consulting, data analytics, cloud computing, cybersecurity, blockchain, regtech, fintech, healthtech, proptech, edtech, and more.

Nextlaw Labs' track record includes investments in various legal technology startups, such as ProFinda, an AI-powered expertise finding platform, and Hire an Esquire, an on-demand legal marketplace. These investments demonstrate Nextlaw Labs' commitment to leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of legal services. By fostering innovation and supporting the development of new technologies, Nextlaw Labs plays a pivotal role in transforming the legal industry, aiming to deliver better quality, more responsiveness, and greater value to clients worldwide.