Background

Vandelanotte, a Belgian-based advisory firm, prides itself on always being open for innovation. They provide a suite of services to entrepreneurs, from audit and accountancy, to legal and tax consulting. Within its Legal M&A team, the firm assists clients in buying and selling companies, structuring shareholder agreements, and managing complex legal transactions.

Recognizing the potential of artificial intelligence, the firm saw an opportunity to improve efficiency and client service. This led them to explore LEGALFLY within the Legal M&A team, led by Matthieu Roelens.

Opportunity

Vandelanotte aimed to bring faster and higher-quality legal services to its clients. The firm identified several key opportunities:

• Efficiency Gains: Automating document review and drafting to reduce turnaround times for legal transactions.
• Client Empowerment: Enabling clients to access legal assistance more conveniently, improving their preparedness and protection.
• Innovation Leadership: Reinforcing Vandelanotte’s position as a pioneer in digital transformation within the legal industry.

Initially, a small group within the legal team began testing LEGALFLY’s document review functionality. As confidence in the tool grew, they expanded usage to drafting clauses and eventually drafting full legal documents. This iterative approach ensured a smooth transition and maximized the technology’s potential.
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Solution

Through close collaboration with the LegalFly team, Vandelanotte developed and launched a digital lawyer platform named Ivan. This platform allowed clients to independently review and draft legal documents, providing them with a 24/7 AI-powered legal assistant.

The implementation of LegalFly and the Ivan platform led to significant benefits:

1. Enhanced Internal Efficiency: Legal and tax teams streamlined their workflows, completing tasks faster and more accurately.
2. Improved Client Access to Legal Services: Clients who previously did not seek legal assistance could now leverage AI-powered tools for contract drafting and review, improving their legal preparedness.
3. Market Differentiation: By embracing AI-driven legal solutions, Vandelanotte reaffirmed its reputation as an industry innovator.

The results have been overwhelmingly positive. Vandelanotte has successfully integrated AI into its operations, demonstrating the power of digital transformation. Clients appreciate the convenience of on-demand legal services, and the firm continues to explore new ways to leverage technology for greater impact.

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