Lawhive

Lawhive: online legal services with regulated solicitors in the UK

Lawhive presents itself as a modern law firm that combines its own technology platform with artificial intelligence and a firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). Its proposition is to connect individuals and small businesses with regulated solicitors in the UK, offering the professionalism of a traditional law firm with the agility of a digital service. The company states that its services cost half as much as those of a conventional law firm and can be instructed from any computer or mobile phone.

Practice areas available

Lawhive's catalogue of services covers various branches of law. Among the areas advertised are:

• Conveyancing (property transfer)
• Property law
• Landlord and tenant
• Divorce
• Family law
• Employment law
• Immigration

The platform also mentions conveyancing services for small businesses. The site indicates that the lawyers in its network are selected for their experience and specialisation, and that the team exceeds 300 professionals. Among the profiles shown are lawyers with specialities such as employment, property and commercial litigation, family, wills, trusts and probate, immigration, and landlord and tenant.

How the service works

The process begins with an online enquiry: the user answers a few questions on the website and can speak immediately with a member of the team to request a quote or ask for a call back at a time of their choosing. Lawhive highlights that it assigns a solicitor in a short time; according to testimonials on the site, some clients received a call within 20 minutes and had a solicitor assigned within two hours. The company insists on pricing transparency: fees may be fixed or hourly, but the client knows in advance what they will pay and does not face surprises. It also has a client support team to answer questions during the process.

Financial and technological backing

Lawhive has raised more than $100 million in funding from investors such as Google Ventures, Mitch Rales, TQ Ventures and Balderton Capital. Its investors also include England footballers Harry Maguire and Reece James. The company announced a $60 million round to accelerate its expansion. Its model relies on its own technology platform and artificial intelligence to streamline routine legal work for individuals and small businesses.

Corporate structure and regulation

Enquiries submitted through the website are directed to Lawhive Ltd, which is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. The network of legal service providers includes the affiliated company Lawhive Legal Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (identification number 8003766) and registered in England and Wales with company number 14651095. The postcode associated with the company is EC1V 8AB.

Client reviews

The site collects client testimonials that highlight the speed of response, clarity of communication and efficiency in conveyancing, transfer of property and transfer of equity. Users mention that the solicitors explained each stage of the process, responded promptly and kept clients informed. Lawhive states that more than 30,000 satisfied clients recommend it.