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Garfield AI: the SRA’s green light for robot lawyering

Episode #2526 June 2025

Having just approved the first AI-driven law firm, Garfield AI, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) is looking like a proud parent. It didn’t build the firm, but by authorising it to provide regulated legal services, it’s helped push a bold new chapter into motion. But don’t get too ahead of yourself imagining a future with robot lawyers battling it out in court. Although human oversight remains, the heavy lifting is primarily handled by artificial intelligence (AI).

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Garfield AI is the UK’s first SRA-approved AI-driven law firm, providing legal services without direct human solicitor involvement. It helps small businesses recover unpaid debts, a process that can otherwise be too expensive. The system works by guiding clients through the small claims court process, assessing the legal validity, and preparing documents such as payment chaser letters, pre-action letters, and claim forms.

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