Financial Times’ Editor’s Digest spotlights six APAC law firms that are reshaping their operations with AI and data analytics. Mallesons leads the pack, integrating AI into document checks and compliance reporting to slash turnaround times.

The report shows firms like Ashurst and Gilbert + Tobin deploying AI‑driven advisory tools and subscription services. By 2025, Gilbert + Tobin reports that 92% of lawyers use its Harvey platform, signalling a shift toward tech‑centric practice.

Across the region, firms are standardising intake, task management and risk assessment. Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu’s AI contract‑review platform reduces review variance, while Kramer’s Hero platform streamlines sustainability reporting for Australian clients.

These moves position APAC law firms to compete on speed, consistency and cost, reshaping client expectations and internal talent models. The shift underscores a broader industry pivot toward data‑driven value creation, compelling traditional firms to adopt similar tech stacks or risk losing market share.