As artificial intelligence continues to transform the legal sector, law firms are balancing between adopting cutting-edge automation and managing the risks and performance.

Following a 12-month evaluation, BigLaw firm Macpherson Kelley has rolled Harvey out to all eight practice groups.

AI has made a definitive move into daily legal work across APAC, with 94 per cent of legal professionals now utilising different forms of the technology.

While AI can be a useful resource, effective self-representation requires legal knowledge, critical judgement, and an understanding of court procedures that extend well beyond a subscription to an AI platform, writes Madeleine Porter.