Legal Tech Guide 2026

In 2026, the legal profession will reach a fundamental turning point, with technology no longer operating at the periphery of practice but sitting at its very centre.

From generative AI becoming a part of everyday processes to agentic AI representing the next frontier of autonomous legal tech, the way firms operate is changing fast. Practice management software now serves as the firm’s primary nervous system, document automation has progressed to intelligent drafting, and fact management tools let lawyers analyse data without manual review.

With Tranche 2 regulations imposing new duties, businesses that embrace digital transformation will thrive not just for compliance but also for strategic advantage.

Lawyers Weekly’s Legal Tech Guide 2026 equips legal professionals and businesses with tools, strategies and insights to confidently navigate the rapidly changing landscape. This guide provides key insights across nine areas of legal technology:

• Agentic AI
• AI paralegal
• Document automation
• eDiscovery
• Fact management
• Generative AI
• IT managed service providers
• Practice management software
• Tranche 2

Download a free copy of our e-book to help your firm confidently embrace new technologies, respond to shifting compliance expectations, and future-proof your practice in an increasingly data-driven legal environment.