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Lawhive Acquires Woodstock Legal as AI Platform Moves Into Regulated Practice

Lawhive will deploy its 'Lawrence' AI across roughly 50 Woodstock consultants.

Overview

  • The AI-driven consumer law platform confirmed its takeover of Poole-based conveyancing specialist Woodstock Legal Services, with terms undisclosed.
  • Woodstock will continue trading under its own brand, with founder and chief executive Carly Jermyn remaining in charge.
  • The deal adds about 50 consultants to Lawhive’s network, which the company says could grow to 400–500 in the UK by year-end from around 300 now.
  • Lawhive reports sevenfold revenue growth over the past 12 months and lists investors including GV, TQ Ventures, Balderton, and Premier League players Harry Maguire and Reece James.
  • The company is rolling out its 'Lawrence' generative AI to handle paralegal-level tasks and has launched a small alternative business structure in Arizona as part of its US expansion.