The UK is primarily a services-based economy, with legal and financial services amongst its most sought-after exports. The emergence of SaaS (software-as-a-service) solutions has only helped accelerate this.
The legal technology industry was valued at roughly $26.9b in 2024. And with a compound annual growth rate of 9.5%, this is expected to reach $61.4b in the next decade.
In this article, we’ll explore the companies raising investment and identify the UK’s 10 top 10 legal tech companies based on the value of their most recent fundraisings. We’ve also provided a downloadable list of the UK’s top 50 most valuable legal tech firms.
What is legal tech?
Legal tech, or lawtech, is the use of technology — including fully taxonomised data and artificial intelligence — designed to assist individuals and companies involved in compliance, risk, and corporate law.
From corporate law teams working in highly-regulated markets to small businesses navigating the complexities of employment law, legal tech spans a broad range of people and purposes.
Usually available via a SaaS platform, legal tech aims to simplify the paper trail and make compliance easier for companies and individuals. Types of legal tech include case management, billing and tracking, and document management software.
However, as with most industries, the advent of artificial intelligence is shaking up how software companies deliver their services, with some companies now training LLMs on legal data.
UK legal tech trends in 2025
In the decade from 2014 to 2024, the number of legal tech companies in the UK has increased from 442 to 791. Though since 2020, the number of active companies have plateaued, hovering around the 770-790 mark, with fewer legal tech companies incorporated.
Meanwhile, investment figures have seen extraordinary growth over the same period. For example, 2024 saw a record-high £184m invested in legal tech companies across 45 rounds, with 2014’s £3.63m across 11 equity fundraisings a mere 2% of last year’s figures.
Regionally, London dominates the scene with 61% of legal tech companies calling the capital their home. However, the East Midlands also represents a strong contingent of legal tech companies, with Ideagen a major cmployer in the region.



