A UK founded legaltech company is taking a major step toward reshaping how everyday legal problems are handled, announcing a $60 million Series B round to accelerate its expansion in the United States. Lawhive, which focuses on making consumer legal services faster, more affordable, and easier to access, is positioning itself as a technology driven alternative to a system many people find slow, expensive, and opaque.
The new funding round was led by Mitch Rales, co founder of Danaher Corporation, and includes participation from TQ Ventures, Google backed GV, Balderton Capital, and Jigsaw. The raise comes less than a year after Lawhive closed a $40 million Series A, underscoring growing investor confidence in its approach to consumer law.
Tackling everyday legal problems
Lawhive is focused on the consumer end of the legal market, an area that covers issues such as family law, landlord and tenant disputes, and employment matters. These are problems faced by millions of people, yet they are often difficult to resolve efficiently due to high costs, long timelines, and heavy administrative workloads for lawyers.
Rather than targeting large corporate law firms, Lawhive is building infrastructure for consumer focused legal services. Its platform is designed to help lawyers handle high volumes of routine legal work more efficiently, allowing them to offer predictable pricing and faster outcomes for clients.
An AI operating system for lawyers
At the core of Lawhive’s model is its proprietary AI operating system, built specifically for legal workflows. The system supports lawyers by automating administrative tasks, structuring case information, and reducing the manual effort required to manage everyday legal matters.
According to the company, this technology lowers the time and cost involved in resolving cases, while also enabling lawyers to scale their practices without sacrificing quality. Instead of replacing lawyers, Lawhive positions its technology as an enabler, helping legal professionals focus on judgment and client relationships rather than paperwork.
The legal AI space has become increasingly competitive, with startups such as Robin AI, Legora, and Harvey also developing tools for legal professionals. However, Lawhive differentiates itself by concentrating on consumer legal services rather than enterprise or large firm use cases.
Rapid expansion across the United States
After launching in the UK, Lawhive entered the US market last year. It now operates in 35 states, has established an office in Austin, and plans to open a second US office in New York. The latest funding will be used primarily to support this expansion, including hiring, regulatory work, and continued product development.
Pierre Proner, CEO and co founder of Lawhive, says the response in the US has exceeded expectations. He notes that everyday legal matters remain costly and unpredictable for many people, while lawyers are constrained by outdated processes that limit efficiency and growth.
He argues that AI is now making it possible to deliver consumer legal services at the speed and consistency people expect, and that early traction in the US validates the company’s approach.
Investors bet on consumer legal transformation
The participation of high profile investors reflects confidence that consumer legal services represent a large and underserved market. While legaltech has historically focused on enterprise tools, Lawhive is betting that technology can unlock scale and accessibility in consumer law, much like fintech has done in banking and payments.
With fresh capital in hand, Lawhive plans to deepen its US presence, grow its network of lawyers, and continue refining its AI driven platform. As legal systems face pressure to become more efficient and accessible, the company is positioning itself at the intersection of technology, regulation, and consumer demand.
If successful, Lawhive could play a key role in redefining how everyday legal issues are resolved on both sides of the Atlantic.