CMS Legal AI Incubator

We are convinced: The future of legal advice will be heavily influenced by legal AI. With the CMS Legal AI Incubator, we aim to actively promote innovation and progress.

We are looking for visionary start-ups in the field of legal AI whose products have the potential to bring about long-term change to the work of our approximately 750 lawyers in Germany – while also offering our clients new, efficient solutions

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Our vision

Legal AI is much more than just a passing trend – it represents a profound transformation of the entire legal industry. We are convinced that artificial intelligence will fundamentally change the way legal services are provided. With the CMS Legal AI Incubator, we aim to take an active role in shaping this development and support start-ups in transforming their innovative ideas into practical, scalable solutions.

Who and what we are looking for

We are looking for start-ups whose legal AI solutions set new standards. Whether contract analysis, compliance tools, process automation, due diligence or other legal challenges – we are open to all ideas that have the potential to digitalise or automate legal advisory processes. Practical relevance, scalability and user-friendliness are important aspects for us.

What we offer

• Practical expertise:
  As one of Germany's leading commercial law firms, we offer in-depth expertise gained from everyday legal practice. We test your solutions in realistic scenarios and our experienced lawyers give you valuable feedback on how to further develop your product.
• Fine-tuning and optimisation: 
  We work together to perfect your products. By working closely with our lawyers, we ensure that your solutions meet the requirements of legal practice.
• Access to a strong network: 
  We open the doors to an extensive network of clients and business partners. This allows you to increase your visibility in the market and establish new collaborations and business relationships.
• Support with growth: 
  We not only support you in the development phase but also help you scale your business. Our goal is to work with you to improve everyday legal advice.

Why CMS?

CMS offers the ideal platform for testing, refining and successfully launching legal AI solutions. As a major international law firm with a strong presence in Germany, we have extensive expertise in legal advice and digital legal solutions as well as a diverse network and resources you can rely on. Let's shape legal AI together and promote innovation in legal advice.

We look forward to learning about your innovative legal AI solutions and shaping the future of legal advice together with you. With the CMS Legal AI Incubator, we are not only creating new technologies, but also new opportunities – for you, our lawyers, our clients and the entire industry.