Several international law firms are seeking to build bespoke AI tools to gain an edge and protect their IP, while using off-the-shelf AI for everyday tasks (Nick Huber/Financial Times)

International law firms are developing custom AI applications to secure competitive advantages and safeguard proprietary information, while relying on commercially available AI services for routine work such as document review and research. The bespoke tools focus on data confidentiality and tailored workflow automation, whereas off-the-shelf models handle standard, high-volume tasks.