Woodstock Legal Services has joined the Lawhive Group, marking the next step in our journey as a firm.

Kirsty Jocham • September 16, 2025

The Woodstock vision was to create a law firm that felt different, one where lawyers had true freedom and flexibility within a community of grade A lawyers and the best operational and regulatory support on offer - all while ensuring our clients remain our constant focus.


Since 2014, Woodstock has grown into a community of more than 60 lawyers, built on the principle that legal practice can be both professional and personal. We set out to create a place where lawyers have the freedom to shape fulfilling careers, and where clients benefit from clear, expert advice delivered with genuine care.


That vision remains at the heart of everything we do. By joining the Lawhive Group, we are strengthening this vision - combining the trusted relationships and values that define Woodstock, with innovative tools that ease the pressures of legal work. This means our lawyers can dedicate more time to what matters most: guiding and supporting our clients.



As our founder, Carly Jermyn, explains:


“I’ve always believed a different kind of legal culture was possible, and with Woodstock, we’ve proven it. We’ve created a place where lawyers are supported to grow their careers in a way that fits their lives and works for their clients. This partnership is about scaling that vision with the right kind of technology - AI that enhances our skills and values. What makes it unique is that our lawyers will have the opportunity to shape the tools they use every day.”


We recognise that the use of AI in legal practice raises important questions, and that’s why this step is being taken in a carefully controlled and fully compliant way -  with SRA approval, and while ensuring confidentiality and compliance remain at the centre of our work at all times.


At the heart of Lawhive’s technology are AI colleagues capable of working alongside and supporting human lawyers. Lawrence, Lawhive's first AI colleague is a proprietary AI legal assistant. Lawrence drafts documents, completes case research, and handles routine case management with minimal input - scoring 81% on the rigorous Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), far above the 55% pass threshold. The goal is not to replace lawyers, but to augment their work, reducing repetitive tasks and legal admin.


"We're demonstrating that technology can support and enhance the best aspects of legal practice while creating communities where lawyers shape how that technology evolves," said Pierre Proner, CEO and co-founder of Lawhive. "We believe that Lawhive’s vertically integrated model of a regulated law firm and tech platform for lawyers to work alongside AI colleagues, creates better outcomes for everyone." 

 

For our clients, your experience with Woodstock does not change. You will continue to work with the same lawyers you know and trust, supported by the same ethos that has shaped our firm from the beginning. What evolves is the scope of what we can achieve, as we combine human expertise with pioneering technology to deliver legal services fit for the future.


We are proud of what we have built, and confident in the path ahead.


Read the full announcement on Sky News here.

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