AI Readiness for Law Firms
Our AI Readiness Review assesses governance, risk, technology, data, skills, and compliance in a legal context.
We identify safe, high-value AI use cases, clarify what can be done now versus what needs remediation, and provide a phased roadmap that supports confident Partner decision-making without exposing the firm to unnecessary risk.
Law Firm Use Case
AI Readiness
Client Overview
Partners at a medium-sized law firm were increasingly aware of the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence across the legal sector but lacked clarity on whether the firm was genuinely AI ready. While there was interest in using AI to improve efficiency and client service, there was uncertainty about capability, risk, and readiness across the organisation.
Challenge
The firm does not know whether it is ready to adopt AI in a safe, ethical, and commercially sensible way. Partners were concerned about:
The firm’s governance and risk posture in relation to AI usage.
Whether existing technology and data landscapes could support AI-enabled tools.
The capability of lawyers and support staff to adopt AI effectively, and the impact on ways of working.
Privacy, ethics, and regulatory compliance obligations, particularly around client data and confidentiality.
There is also limited visibility over informal or experimental use of AI tools within the firm, increasing potential operational and compliance risk.
Our Approach
Wycane would conduct a structured AI Readiness Review tailored to a legal practice environment. The review includes:
Assessment of governance, risk management, and decision-making frameworks relating to AI.
Review of the firm’s technology and data landscape, including data quality, accessibility, and security.
Evaluation of organisational capability, skills, and change impact across legal and support teams.
Review of privacy, ethics, and compliance considerations, including client confidentiality and regulatory expectations.
Identification of safe, high-value AI use cases aligned to the firm’s strategic objectives.
The review concludes with a practical readiness assessment and a phased roadmap outlining what the firm could do now, what required remediation, and where future investment would deliver the greatest value.
Expected Outcome
Wycane would deliver a clear and pragmatic view of the firm’s AI readiness. The firm receives:
A structured assessment of AI risks, opportunities, and constraints.
Clear guidance on governance and controls required before wider AI adoption.
A prioritised roadmap for building AI capability safely and responsibly.
Probable Impact
The firm can now benefit from:
Greater confidence at Partner and leadership level when making decisions about AI.
Reduced risk associated with ad hoc or ungoverned AI usage.
A clearer understanding of where AI can improve efficiency and client service without compromising ethics or compliance.
A strong foundation for responsible, scalable adoption of AI as part of the firm’s broader transformation agenda.
Is your firm AI Ready?
Our AI Readiness Review gives partners a clear, confident path to using AI safely, profitably, and ahead of the market.
