Innovation

Innovation is action

Proven by what we do, not what we say.

Putting evolution into evidence, in every facet of our work, every day.

Whether it's the way we work today and how we pave the way for future methods, or the new answers we bring to our clients.

Our capabilities, digital solutions, insights and research speak for themselves. And so do the results.

The people, processes and investment to transform legal services globally

Our commitment to clients means we are reshaping our services around your evolving needs to make delivery quicker, simpler, more efficient and more robust. We use a range of targeted capabilities in the delivery of our legal services including expert legal project management and continuous improvement, resourcing through our delivery centres, cutting edge legal technology and data science, and a dedicated research and development team who design and build digital solutions with and for our clients.

Active Legal: 2025 report

To face the complexities of the next decade, in-house legal functions are considering how they relate to the business and deal with digital transformation. To gain a better understanding of what the in-house legal function of our clients could look like in the future, Clifford Chance facilitated a discussion around this topic with some of the world's leading businesses.

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What does innovation mean to Clifford Chance?

"Innovation is a core part of the client strategy at Clifford Chance and we are committed to delivering creative, value-based solutions that are relevant to our clients. We are investing in technology, new skills and capabilities, specialist service centres and strategic partnerships to ensure that we continue to be the law firm of choice for the world's leading businesses of today and tomorrow."

Bas Boris Visser, Global Head of Innovation and Business Change

Our digital solutions at a glance

Every client requirement is unique. So we listen, then provide the best mix of legal talent and technology for each task.

By applying our expertise, embracing innovation and investing across the network in smart technology, we are setting new standards in the value and outcomes achieved. That makes our delivery more effective, every time.

Apps

Providing you with expert advice and support at your fingertips. Our Apps include Cyber Assist, Dawn Raids, Employment Law Guide and Litigation Guide app.

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CC Dr@ft

CC Dr@ft offers an automated document assembly system, solution design, implementation and maintenance service, allowing clients to quickly and independently generate tailor-made and house styled documents within their secure CC Dr@ft tool.

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Litigation and Dispute Resolutions Toolkit

We use our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Toolkit for all stages of litigation. Our delivery teams are involved from Scoping the matter, through to Production, so they understand the litigation strategy and can support the lawyers throughout the matter, using the right resourcing and technologies.

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Transactions Toolkit

A set of smart technologies for our matter delivery, that we can apply on all matters every time, templated for each work type.

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Innovation Insights

Get insights on the latest global trends and developments in resources, processes and legal technology from our Innovation team, and how these are impacting the delivery of legal services.

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Innovation is action

The people, processes and investment to transform legal services globally

Active Legal: 2025 report

Continuous Improvement

Data Science

Delivery Centres

Legal Project Management

Legal Technology

Research & Development