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Comprehensive legal research & resources
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Standard documents and clauses
Draft templates with expert notes and negotiation tips, provided in the recommended legal language of our expert lawyer writers.
Practice notes
In-depth, up-to-date explanations provided in plain language to enhance your expertise.
Checklists and flowcharts
Quick-reference tools to guide you through key phases of legal matters.
Country Q&A
Compare laws across countries and access authoritative country-specific legal insights.
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Comprehensive legal coverage, wherever you practice
Practical Law gives you access to expertly maintained legal resources across key jurisdictions and practice areas globally. Our four core country services offer expansive, locally tailored content across a wide range of practice areas.
Practical Law also provides international practical legal resources covering EU law and China, international arbitration, as well as key developments for over 100 jurisdictions, with access to in-depth coverage for 17 of the largest global legal markets.
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Current awareness
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Global AI toolkit
Essential resources to help organisations and counsel navigate AI-related legal issues, with up-to-date tracking on regulations, governance, compliance, ethics, and the evolving generative AI landscape.
Global ESG and Sustainability resources
Expert guidance on ESG and sustainability legal considerations across jurisdictions, covering climate change, governance, ESG strategy, and supply chains - helping organisations navigate complex environmental, social, and governance responsibilities.
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Time-saving tools that fit into your daily work
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Boost efficiency with GenAI-powered Search and Summarise. Get AI-generated summaries, backed by trusted expertise from over 700 lawyer writers, with links to relevant Practical law resources.
Knowledge Map
Visually navigate Practical Law’s collection to explore topics, uncover issues, and get a complete view of your matter – helping you research faster and more efficiently.
What’s Market Analytics
Generate data-driven insights and visuals instantly with What’s Market Analytics, allowing you to analyse and share market trends and deal terms faster.
Quick Compare
Use Quick Compare to quickly identify local laws. Create custom charts in clicks to answer key questions across countries and explore the topics that matter most to you.
Interactive Matter Maps
Matter maps outline key phases and tasks in a legal matter with linked resources. Now interactive, they let you customise the map to fit your needs.
Dynamic Search
Leverage technology and lawyer writers’ expertise to get answers tailored to your questions, with links to relevant Practical Law content.
Accessibility to Westlaw
Unlock relevant practical resources and legal content all in one platform, providing quick access to comprehensive information and tools to enhance your research and decision-making.
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