Allen & Overy deploys Harvey firmwide — first major law firm to roll out GPT-based generative AI
Allen & OveryAllen & Overy became the first major law firm to deploy generative AI firmwide, rolling out Harvey to 3,500+ lawyers across 43 offices after a beta trial (begun November 2022) in which lawyers ran roughly 40,000 queries. Led by A&O's Markets Innovation Group (David Wakeling). Used for contract analysis, due diligence, research, and regulatory compliance, with mandatory lawyer review of outputs.
""This announcement marks a new era for A&O and the legal industry. Harvey AI is not just another platform, but a game-changer that will enable us to deliver unprecedented value, efficiency and innovation to our clients." — Wim Dejonghe, Senior Partner, Allen & Overy"
- Scale / Terms
- Firmwide; 3,500+ lawyers across 43 offices (financial terms undisclosed)
- Significance
- High
- Source type
- Firm Press Release
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