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Can 'logic' replace lawyers in contract workflows?

12 April 2022

How can data and technology help smaller, ‘unlawyered’, firms draw up contracts? What are the benefits of using logic to ensure contracts are consistent and enforceable? How can we unlock the data that is normally embedded within pdfs and other electronic documents?

Charles Brecque speaks with Andrew Knight as they discuss the application of LawTech to contract automation across property management and employment agreements.

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RICS Tech Partner Discussion with Legislate - contract automation, property management

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