International law firm Simmons & Simmons has secured the “AI Legal Innovator of the Year” award at the LexisNexis Middle East Legal Awards.
Held in Dubai on 29 May, the awards recognise exceptional achievements, groundbreaking innovations, and remarkable contributions to the legal sector in the Middle East.
Simmons was recognised for its unique in-house generative AI platform Percy, its widespread adoption by the firm, and its impact on supporting clients across the region. The firm’s standout legal design and legal engineering offering to clients in the region was also recognised.
Over the last year, Percy has transformed many aspects of the firm’s legal service delivery. From accelerating due diligence processes to supporting complex contractual disputes, as well as supporting clients on their own digital transformation projects, Percy has supercharged the firm’s advanced capabilities and level of client service.
Muneer Khan, partner and Simmons’ Middle East Head, commented: “We’re thrilled to see our commitment to integrating generative AI across the firm and in our offering to our clients recognised. This award win is down to our exceptionally talented teams and their remarkable contributions, as well as many of our clients who have collaborated with us on their ambitious innovation projects. We’re proud to be setting new standards for the legal industry in the region and shaping the future of law”.
