Alesis AI assistant now available for law firms

Alesis, a new AI assistant designed specifically for UK law firms, has been officially launched. This AI solution operates within the parameters of legal systems in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, ensuring that it checks its answers rigorously against primary legal sources to provide reliable information. All data processed through Alesis remains in the UK, safeguarding confidentiality and compliance, as it is maintained separately from other firms, giving users peace of mind regarding data privacy.

Developed by L25 Group, a firm specialising in AI solutions for regulated industries, Alesis is already being employed by SME law firms and in-house departments, including significant players like a major pension provider. As part of its future development, Alesis will integrate with an AI-native case management system currently in progress.

Amidst growing concerns regarding AI reliability in the legal sector, L25 has acknowledged potential pitfalls. A recent study by LexisNexis indicated that 83% of legal professionals are apprehensive about the accuracy of AI-generated information. To combat these issues, Alesis is designed to provide well-supported answers for a myriad of legal inquiries using the original documents associated with each case. The AI challenges initial responses until only indisputable information remains, outlining its citations, including page numbers for easy verification.

When Alesis encounters a question lacking sufficient evidence, it informs users of the missing information rather than fabricating an answer. The system does not file, serve, or email documents on its own; instead, it generates drafts that require a qualified professional's final review and approval. So far, Alesis has been utilised for diverse tasks ranging from environmental law enforcement in Wales to financial reconciliations within law firms.

This AI service operates on a credit-based model rather than a subscription, allowing users to initiate their first firm with £25 of free credit, with no initial payment required. Each verified colleague who joins contributes an additional £15, with opportunities for scaling up to 20 users. Typically, the initial £25 credit lasts approximately 17 days.

The founders of L25, Luke Roberts and Alex Clayton, both bring extensive backgrounds from the public sector, including experience at the Ministry of Justice, to the AI landscape. L25 has garnered investment from entities like New South Law, a specialist disputes firm with multiple offices across the UK. The company has also sought to join the UK government’s AI Growth Lab, designed to facilitate the advancement of AI in legal services and navigate the regulatory landscape.

Luke Roberts highlighted the significance of legal sovereignty in AI applications, stating “It’s not just a data protection issue but also about an innate understanding of the UK legal landscape.” He noted that Alesis stands apart from conventional AI assistants by remaining focused solely on UK law without external influences. Roberts emphasised that “Crucially, the answer it produces is fully checkable. Alesis is built for the person whose name goes on the letter. It shows where every point came from, and it tells them when it does not know.”

Ben Parslow, managing director of New South Law, reinforced the potential of Alesis, saying “Alesis is an exciting option for SME law firms that want to adopt AI but have concerns about its reliability and cost. Our experience is that Alesis acts as a very well-informed junior lawyer, whose work you still have to sign off but is of impressively high quality.”

Reporters are invited to sign up and test Alesis, receiving £25 of initial credit with no card required. For more information, interested parties can reach out to Louise Eckersley at Black Letter Communications via phone or email.