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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Amir Ali OBE – E11

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the honour of speaking with Amir Ali OBE. He is the founder and CEO of Remote Court Users, a legal tech initiative focused on improving access to justice for SMEs through streamlined, digitized debt recovery. A former lawyer and High Court enforcement professional, he also chaired the Civil Court Users Association and was awarded an OBE for his services to court users and the law. His broader mission includes establishing the

July 22, 2025

Season 9

How to Transform Legal Work in the Digital Age with Martin O’Malley of Wolters Kluwer – S9E20

On today’s legally speaking podcast, I’m delighted to be joined by Martin O’Malley. Martin is the CEO of Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory Division. He has more than 20 years of experience in operation, sales, customer support, product development and marketing. Martin has led businesses across Europe, the US, Asia, Pacific, and has extensive international experience. So why should you be listening in? You can hear Rob and Martin discussing: – The Exploration of AI’s Transformative Potential and its

July 21, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – David Harper – E10

On today’s episode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we have the pleasure off speaking with David Harper. David is the Chief Executive and Founder of Ax-AI, a legal tech company focused on helping law firms and litigation financiers make sense of AI and digital transformation. With a dynamic, high-energy approach, David is passionate about cutting through the noise of tech overload to deliver scalable, human-centered solutions. His mission is to ensure that technology is empowering legal professionals—rather than overwhelming them—by starting

July 19, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Buddy Eastwood – E09

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to Buddy Eastwood. He is the Regional Director at Consilio, known for his collaborative spirit and strong presence in the legal tech community. At LegalTechTalk 2025, he shared insights on reducing litigation costs, the importance of realistic expectations around AI, and Consilio’s launch of Aurora — a tool designed to give clients early data insights. Buddy emphasises client-centered innovation, data security, and future-proofing solutions, reflecting his thoughtful and strategic approach to

July 17, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Elena Tsalanidis – E08

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Elena Tsalanidis, the Co-Founder of Deeligence, an AI-powered platform that streamlines and automates legal due diligence for corporate lawyers. With a background in law and experience across Australia, New Zealand, and the UK, she is passionate about solving real pain points in legal workflows, especially around collaboration and tech adoption. Eleanor is a strong advocate for intuitive design, simplicity in legal tech, and believes the future of due diligence will

July 15, 2025

Season 9

Big Law to Big Tech: Scaling Legal for Hypergrowth – Jonathan Keen – S9E19

On today’s Legally Speaking Podcast, I am delighted to be joined by Jonathan Keen. Jonathan is the Senior Director of Legal, International at Figma, a leading collaborative design tool for building meaningful products. With over 12 years of experience as an in-house lawyer for high-growth businesses, he provides legal advice on strategic initiatives. He is also a Member of the Global Legal and International Leadership Teams at Figma. Jonathan has been recognised in the Lawyer Hot 100, Legal Business GC

July 14, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Sahar Farooqi – E07

On today’s minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we talk to returning guest Sahar Farooqi (now CEO of Legalencia, formerly CEO of LegalNC). He is now a leading legal transformation expert and barrister, renowned for driving change in law firms worldwide. With decades of experience as a commercial dispute resolution specialist and advocacy partner (at DAC Beachcroft, DWF, and Harneys), he’s guided firms through digital culture, governance, and tech integration challenges. A high-profile LinkedIn influencer with over 40,000 followers, Sahar regularly

July 12, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Johnny & Sarah Shearman – E06

On this minisode of LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025, we speak with Johnny and Sarah Shearman. Johnny Shearman is the Practice Group Counsel at Greenberg Traurig, where he’s at the forefront of legal innovation, including launching award-winning blockchain expedited arbitration rules tailored for Web3 disputes. Sarah Shearman serves as Knowledge Counsel at Mayer Brown International and is passionate about democratizing legal tech adoption across the profession. At LegalTechTalk 2025, they both offer engaging insights for their respective fields regarding the future of

July 10, 2025

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LegalTechTalk Uncovered 2025 – Akil Hunte – E05

On today’s minisode, we talk to Akil Hunte, the Chair of NRG Lawyers who is a passionate advocate for inclusivity, community, and transformation within the legal industry. Known for his forward-thinking and collaborative approach, he champions greater representation of non-Russell Group graduates and strives to modernize the legal profession by breaking down elitist barriers. Through initiatives like the “Bring Law to the 21st Century” event, Akil brings together diverse voices to drive genuine change. His humility, authenticity, and dedication to

July 8, 2025

Season 9

Automating Justice: How Legal Engineering Transforms the Future of Law – Catherine Bamford – S9E18

What happens when a lawyer becomes one of the world’s first legal engineers? This week, I’m joined by Catherine Bamford, Founder and CEO of BamLegal and a true pioneer in legaltech; Catherine reveals how document automation is transforming the legal profession, the biggest misconceptions lawyers have about AI and why legal engineering is the future of law. If you’re curious about how tech is reshaping the legal profession, from inside out, this episode is for you. Go give it a

July 7, 2025