Large Language Law

Qanooni: AI That Works the Way Lawyers Do

The legal industry’s conversation about AI has moved from curiosity to expectation. Firms know they need to adopt AI but often struggle because tools don’t fit into lawyers’ existing workflows. Qanooni takes a different approach: AI that adapts to lawyers, not the other way around.

Built From Practice, Not Theory

Co-founder Karim Shiyab, with over 15 years in practice, saw first-hand the inefficiencies lawyers face. That experience shaped Qanooni to integrate directly into the tools lawyers already use—Microsoft Word and Outlook—so adoption is seamless. Lawyers can get started in minutes, saving 6–8 hours weekly, cutting drafting time by 50%, and reviewing contracts 2.5x faster.

A Natural Assistant

“Our integration with Office means lawyers don’t need to leave their environment,” explains co-founder Ziyaad Ahmed. Qanooni is designed to feel like an assistant, not a new system to learn. Every feature reflects firm-specific tone, standards, and risk appetite:

• Draft Builder: first drafts aligned with the firm’s style and playbook.
• Review Assistant: checks documents against precedent and highlights risks.
• Amend Document: applies firm drafting conventions at scale.
• QCounsel: research assistant drawing on trusted databases and internal knowledge.
• Matter History Summaries: condenses correspondence into structured timelines.
• Agentic Litigation Workflow (coming soon): automates fact chronologies and exhibits.

Preserving the Lawyer’s Voice

“No two firms work the same way,” notes co-founder Anuscha Iqbal. Qanooni is built to mirror each firm’s unique processes and identity, creating trust through familiarity as much as accuracy.

Security at the Core

Qanooni meets professional confidentiality standards: ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR compliance, and no use of client data for model training.

Growing Momentum

Launched in the UK on 1 May 2025, Qanooni is already piloting with national and top 100 firms, while proving especially popular with mid-sized practices seeking efficiency without disruption. Partnerships with managed service providers and vendors are expanding reach across the market.

A Different AI Story

Born from real legal practice—not Silicon Valley theory—Qanooni offers practical, lawyer-first AI. The mission is clear: not to replace lawyers, but to give them time back, safeguard their standards, and let them focus on clients.

source: legalfutures