Magic circle Freshfields to co-build legal AI with Anthropic
Freshfields has partnered with Anthropic to integrate Claude models across its workforce and co-develop legal-focused AI workflows.Summary
Magic circle law firm Freshfields has signed a multi-year agreement with AI giant Anthropic to co-build legal AI workflows. As part of the deal, Freshfields has rolled out Anthropic's Claude models to its entire global workforce of 5,700 users across 33 offices, reporting a 500 per cent increase in usage within the first six weeks. The firm will also co-develop legal-focused agentic workflows with Anthropic's legal team, aiming to design applications that enable faster, more efficient delivery of legal advice. Freshfields plans to expand to Anthropic's Cowork platform in line with its security and compliance frameworks. Gil Perez, Freshfields' chief innovation officer, highlighted the partnership's role in strengthening the firm's ability to co-innovate securely and client-focused. Kate Jensen, head of Americas at Anthropic, noted that Freshfields' decision to adopt Claude across all areas of work signals the arrival of the enterprise AI moment in professional services. This partnership comes amid concerns over Anthropic's latest model, Mythos, and its potential cybersecurity risks, as UK ministers urge businesses to strengthen their cyber defences. Anthropic is also expanding its London footprint with a new office for up to 800 staff. The collaboration follows a recent incident where US law firm Sullivan & Cromwell apologised to a judge after its restructuring team filed a document containing multiple AI-generated 'hallucinations'.
(Source：City A.M.)