When Nakat Law launched in the middle of Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdowns, founder Adam Nakat knew he had to build differently.
With limited resources and high standards, the small but ambitious firm turned to technology to deliver big results
The outcome? A 200% productivity boost, hours of time saved daily, and faster, more accurate legal advice for clients.
Here’s how AI helped them do it.
Key Takeaways
To understand just how impactful legal AI can be for modern firms, let’s take a closer look at what Nakat Law achieved with Lexis+ AI.
- Faster turnaround times with over 3.5 hours saved daily on legal tasks using AI.
- More accurate advice thanks to research and documents backed by verified legal citations.
- Consistently high-quality service without the delays or costs of a large firm.
- Clear, confident communication supported by AI-driven case summaries and document analysis.
- Tech-forward legal support that keeps your business ahead of industry change.
Curious how they made it happen? Let’s dive into the real tools, workflows, and results behind Nakat Law’s AI-powered transformation.
Meeting Big-Firm Expectations with Small-Firm Resources
Starting a law firm during a global pandemic is no small feat. For Adam Nakat, the challenge wasn’t just building a client base, it was delivering large-firm outcomes with a lean team.
“Our primary challenge was resource management,” said Adam.
“Delivering high-calibre legal services akin to larger firms without extensive resources posed significant hurdles.”
As demand grew, so did the need to improve turnaround times without compromising accuracy or increasing overheads. That’s when Adam looked to Lexis+ AI.
The AI-Powered Solution
Lexis+ AI gave Nakat Law a way to work smarter. Research tasks that once took hours could now be completed in minutes.
Legal summaries were generated expeditiously with citations to the most relevant case law and legislation. Routine drafting became fast, consistent, and less error-prone.
“Lexis+ AI saves us approximately seven hours a day and has boosted our productivity by 200%,” Adam reported.
“This efficiency gain has allowed us to allocate more time to strategic management and proactive client engagement.”
Learn how Adam used AI to turn his boutique commercial law firm into a tech-savvy legal powerhouse.
Why Legal AI Works for Nakat Law
Like 74% of Australian lawyers surveyed during the Law Library Victoria Artificial Intelligence Roadshow, Adam is confident in the transformative potential of generative AI in law, especially when paired with reliable legal databases and semantic search.
At Nakat Law, the benefits of adopting AI are clear:
1. Faster, Smarter Workflows
Lexis+ AI has dramatically streamlined how Nakat Law operates. According to the firm’s founder, tasks that previously consumed hours, like legal research, document drafting, and case summarisation, are now completed in a fraction of the time.
“Tasks that used to take hours can now be completed in a fraction of the time, thanks to the AI’s ability to generate drafts, review documents for inconsistencies, and suggest improvements based on established legal precedents,” he said.
One of the most valuable features for Adam’s team is the document comparison and analysis tool, which automatically highlights differences between legal documents.
Whether it’s interactive legal queries or automated workflows, the system functions like a digital colleague – one that never takes a day off.
“Being able to upload multiple documents and have the AI analyse and summarise the differences has been incredibly useful,” added Adam.
“This feature not only saves us time but also ensures accuracy when dealing with complex legal documents, such as contracts and agreements.”
The Facts: Industry-wide, 74% of Lexis+ AI users save up to 7 hours per week using the platform for legal research alone.
2. Accuracy and Risk Reduction
When it comes to legal work, accuracy is a non-negotiable – and that’s where Lexis+ AI delivers real peace of mind.
By reducing the risk of human error and grounding outputs in LexisNexis® trusted library of legal content, the platform enhances reliability at every step.
Unlike general-purpose AIs, Lexis+ AI is built with legal professionals in mind. Each response offers linked citations to minimise the risk of false content or “hallucinations”, with users encouraged to input their own citations to check the output’s validity.
And despite the inherent risks involved in being an early adopter of the tech, Adam says he’s yet to encounter a response that isn’t accurate and backed by legal citations to prove it.
“By minimising human errors through AI-driven processes, we have significantly enhanced the accuracy and reliability of our legal services,” said Adam.
“I often check the case and verify that the summary is correct, and without a doubt, it’s been correct every time.
“Not having to worry about hallucinations is a big positive.”
3. Cost Efficiency and Competitive Edge
For a boutique firm looking to go toe-to-toe with some of the biggest names in the industry, operational efficiency isn’t just nice to have – it’s essential.
Well, according to Adam, Lexis AI has allowed the nimble team at Nakat Law to have just that, helping the relatively small workforce save time and cut costs without compromising on quality.
“By leveraging Lexis+ AI, we have been able to optimise our operational costs. The savings in time and resources have allowed us to offer competitive pricing while maintaining profitability,” he said.
This has allowed the law firm to differentiate itself in a competitive legal market, offering value-driven services that rival larger firms in both speed and accuracy.
4. Better Client Service, Every Time
Lexis+ AI has also elevated how commercial lawyers interact with clients. With faster access to case law, automated summarisation, and more efficient drafting, the team can respond quickly and more confidently.
“Clients expect prompt and accurate legal advice. With Lexis+ AI, we can meet these expectations consistently,” said Adam.
“The AI’s ability to summarise case law and provide concise legal opinions allows us to respond to client queries more efficiently, ultimately improving client satisfaction.”
The Facts: During last year’s Roadshow, panellists revealed that 86% of users save up to 6 hours a week using Lexis+ AI’s summarisation tools to work through complex case law faster.
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Built for the Future of Law
For Adam Nakat, adopting Lexis+ AI wasn’t just about solving today’s challenges: it was a strategic move to future-proof his firm.
“It is imperative that modern law firms are adopting reliable artificial intelligence systems to adhere to their obligation under the Australian Solicitor Conduct Rules 2015 to deliver reliable and expeditious advice to clients, whilst ensuring that such use is in compliance with the Supreme Court of Victoria and other courts as officers of the court,” he said.
“Nakat Law adopted AI as part of their overarching mission to provide high-quality legal advice to its clients with integrity and provide practical outcomes.”
And they’re not alone. Since its commercial launch in May 2024, Lexis+ AI has been adopted by hundreds of law firms across Australia, including top-tier names like Clayton Utz, McCabes, and Holding Redlich.
The reason? It’s not just the power of generative AI. It’s the legal-grade infrastructure, built for real-world legal workflows – and now, hosted securely onshore.
Trusted AI, Now Hosted in Australia
In March 2025, LexisNexis announced local hosting of Lexis+ AI in Australia, a move that the company says reinforces its commitment to data security, privacy, and compliance with Australian legal standards.
This means that when firms like Nakat Law use Lexis+ AI, their sensitive data is processed and stored locally, on secure Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure infrastructure within Australian borders.
And for a legal sector that values confidentiality, this development has been critical in driving widespread adoption.
“LexisNexis is at the forefront of transforming the legal profession with groundbreaking lawtech solutions,” said Katy Fixter, Managing Director of LexisNexis Asia Pacific, in a recent press release.
“We’re committed to listening, gaining feedback, and constantly evolving our offerings to meet local market needs.”
Designed for What’s Next
Lexis+ AI isn’t just an add-on tool; it’s a purpose-built solution designed to transform how legal professionals conduct research, draft documents, manage workflows, and deliver advice.
For Adam Nakat, that means staying ahead of client expectations, industry trends, and regulatory change without inflating headcount or sacrificing service quality.
“Lexis+ AI empowers us to deliver high-quality outcomes and services without excessive overheads,” Adam explains.
“It minimises risk and helps establish us as a leading technological disruptor in Australia’s legal sector.”
With its closed data model, onshore data protection, and a growing suite of AI-driven capabilities, Lexis+ AI offers firms like Nakat Law a smart, scalable foundation for long-term growth – one that evolves with the profession rather than against it.
“Nakat Law has adopted legal artificial intelligence software from one of the most trustworthy and reputable databases in Australia to ensure accuracy in research, compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and minimise hallucinations,” said Adam.
“From a risk management perspective, it (Lexis+ AI) will mitigate the possibility of misuse of AI, such as unauthorised AI software not built for legal use, which can be problematic within the legal industry.”
Want Faster, Smarter Legal Support?
At Nakat Law, we don’t just keep up with the future of law – we help shape it. By combining deep legal expertise with advanced AI tools like Lexis+ AI, we deliver advice that’s fast, accurate, and always backed by reliable sources.
Whether you need rapid turnaround on legal documents, precise research, or strategic insights without delays, we’re here to help your business move with confidence.
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