Legora Establishes Itself in Paris: The Swedish LegalTech Challenges Harvey

The Swedish startup Legora, specializing in artificial intelligence for the legal sector, is continuing its European expansion by opening new offices in Paris, Madrid, and Milan, while also creating an engineering hub in London. This strategy aligns with a trend where legal AI has already captured a significant share of the market, and Legora aims to further establish itself.

According to a study by Wolters Kluwer, 80% of French law firms are already using AI tools, and 83% of them plan to increase their investments in this area over the next three years. In response to this growing demand, Legora positions itself as a key player, alongside the American unicorn Harvey, valued at $11 billion and backed by OpenAI, which opened its Paris office in May 2026.

Legora stands out with its AI agents capable of autonomously handling complex tasks, such as contract review, for several hours. Jonathan Williams, head of Legora in France, emphasizes that the company no longer needs to convince clients of its value but must now negotiate deployment terms with them.

A Well-Established Presence in France

Even before the opening of its Paris office, Legora had already signed agreements with several major Parisian law firms as well as the legal departments of Accor and Engie. France has thus been a growth driver for Legora, even without a local physical presence.

Founded in Sweden, Legora now has nearly 700 employees and is experiencing record growth, achieving an annual recurring revenue (ARR) between €1 million and €100 million. Since October 2025, the startup has been valued at €1.53 billion, supported by investors such as Bessemer Venture Partners and Y Combinator.

Data Sovereignty as a Major Asset

In a context where data sovereignty is crucial, Legora is leveraging its European infrastructure to stand out. Unlike its American competitors subject to the Cloud Act, Legora ensures that all its data processing operations take place in Europe, with AI instances hosted in the Paris region and standard storage in Sweden.

Jonathan Williams views this European identity as a major strategic asset, highlighting Legora's ability to adapt to the cultural and linguistic diversity of the European market. For him, the real challenge for American platforms lies in conquering European markets, where diversity and complexity are more pronounced.