Webber Wentzel
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Webber Wentzel Spins Off AI/Legal-Tech Arm Fusion as Standalone Subsidiary
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Webber Wentzel spun off its NewLaw/legal-tech division 'Fusion' (established 2017, rebranded 2024) into a standalone wholly-owned subsidiary offering AI advisory, product reselling, and implementation for clients and vendors; Fusion has 14-20 people, 100+ client mandates, and counts four major South African banks as clients, with technology partners including Harvey, Legora, Luminance, and Microsoft.
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