Tim DaviesCEO Projekt Rising - The expert AI partner for SMEs

AI Will Revolutionise Law, But Humans Still Hold the Keys!

10 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, Tim Davies argues that the vast majority of legal work can be automated by AI, with the only remaining human element being the final sign‑off and review of AI‑generated outputs. He emphasizes that this human sign‑off is required to ensure appropriateness and compliance. Davies further suggests that regulatory requirements—mandating a qualified lawyer’s signature—will act as a protective moat, potentially limiting the extent to which lawyers can be displaced by AI. Overall, he portrays the legal sector as poised for a transformative overhaul driven by AI, while acknowledging that regulation may preserve a core role for human lawyers.

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What part of that legal process do you think cannot be consigned to AI, automated? Currently, the elements that require human signatory and sign-off. But the only bit that requires, um, human signature and sign-off is reviewing the output and saying, yes, this is appropriate. And when you look at it in that lens, essentially the entire legal industry is ripe for a renovation revolution. What I love about what you've just said is it requires human sign-off, and my belief is that the regulatory moat is going to become a wall to stop the lawyers getting out.