Thomson Reuters Hong Kong AI & Legal Tech Forum 2025

Registration & Welcoming Refreshments

Welcome Remarks by the Chairperson 

AI at Thomson Reuters: A global vision for legal tech

Uncertainty and innovation: Informing the way forward
In this fireside conversation, Thomson Reuters’ Regional Managing Director Vishal Bali and Reuters Breakingviews Asia Editor Una Galani will provide a high-level view of how global market dynamics are impacting Asia’s legal and economic outlook. From trade tensions and tariff risks to investment flows and the AI-driven innovation boom, this session unpacks the challenges—and the emerging opportunities. Discover how organisations are leveraging technology, data, and AI not only to respond to uncertainty but to build long-term resilience and competitive edges.

Practicing Law in the AI Era: Embracing Skills and Ethics 
This panel session explores how AI is revolutionizing the legal workflow, and the essential skills needed for modern lawyers to thrive in this environment. The discussion will also address ethical considerations and limitations of AI in legal contexts, and the training pathway for the young lawyers.

Introducing Westlaw International, Westlaw Edge UK with AI-Assisted Research, and Practical Law's Search & Summarise

Managing Changing Client Expectations
As AI and automation reshape legal services, clients expect more - faster turnaround, greater efficiency, and strategic insights. This session explores how in-house counsel and law firms can adapt to the changing client expectations. Discover innovative approaches to revamp legal service delivery, focusing on speed, quality, and personalized client experiences.

Introducing Thomson Reuters AI-connected Legal Ecosystem
Learn about the latest developments, product launches and the future vision for the legal profession made possible by Thomson Reuters' leading investment in AI & Legal Tech. From Westlaw's AI Assisted Research, Practical Law's Search & Summarise to an interconnected, AI powered, lawyer empowering ecosystem, enabled by CoCounsel.

Defining Success: Proving ROI and the Business Case for Legal Tech
Legal tech adoption isn't just about innovation - it's about delivering measurable impact. This session will discuss the blueprint for building a business case of legal tech, from demonstrating value, securing stakeholder buy-in, and benchmarking ROI that align legal tech investments with business goals.