By partnering with Harvey, we are strengthening our use of responsible AI to improve efficiency, quality and value in client delivery.
Over the past few years, we have worked systematically to build our AI capabilities across the organisation. We began testing AI tools with clients at an early stage and developed our own secure ThommessenGPT solution, which achieved strong adoption. This allowed us to build AI literacy, understand practical use cases and prepare for the introduction of more advanced enterprise solutions.
Before entering into the partnership, we conducted a structured evaluation of the legal AI market, including a pilot phase in which multiple international and local tools were tested across practice areas. Each solution was assessed against strict requirements for security, accuracy and performance – key factors for deploying generative AI in a professional legal environment. Harvey was selected as the partner best able to meet both our immediate operational needs and our longer-term strategic objectives.
From experimentation to operational value
Through the partnership, we will develop tailored workflows, establish governance frameworks and implement integrations with existing systems to ensure that AI is deployed in a structured, transparent and responsible way. This enables our lawyers to work more efficiently while maintaining high standards of professional judgement, confidentiality and regulatory compliance.
- We have spent several years building our AI capabilities and preparing our organisation for what we believe will be a fundamental transformation of legal services. ThommessenGPT was our first step – it allowed our lawyers to understand the potential of AI and helped us identify where advanced tools could add the most value. Harvey represents the natural next step in that journey, offering capabilities that align with the sophisticated workflows required by our lawyers, says Trine Melsether, Chief Digital Officer at Thommessen.
Harvey is increasingly being adopted by leading international law firms. In the Nordics, firms such as Vinge in Sweden and Kromann Reumert in Denmark have also entered into partnerships with the platform.
Preparing for the future of legal services
AI is already reshaping how legal services are delivered. Managing Partner Sverre Tyrhaug has highlighted the transformative potential of the technology, noting that firms must prepare for significant changes in how legal advice is delivered.
- We have built a strong foundation through our Innovation & Development team and our internal AI tools. Harvey's approach to partnership, their product roadmap, and their commitment to co-developing custom workflows made them the clear choice. We are confident this collaboration will strengthen our ability to deliver high-quality advice more efficiently and free up time for deeper strategic work for our clients, says Sverre Tyrhaug, Managing Partner at Thommessen.
- Thommessen exemplifies the kind of forward-thinking firm we are honoured to work with. Their dedicated Innovation & Development team and methodical approach to technology adoption is impressive. We are excited to support their continued leadership in the Norwegian and Nordic legal markets, adds John Haddock, Chief Business Officer at Harvey.
