Gowling WLG Advised Clio on Landmark US$1 Billion Acquisition Of Vlex

Gowling WLG Advised Clio on Landmark US$1 Billion Acquisition of vLex

The global law firm Gowling WLG has advised Clio, the global leader in legal Al technology, on its landmark US$1 billion acquisition of vLex, a legal intelligence platform known for its Al-powered research tools and cross-jurisdictional database. This transaction strengthens Clio's presence in the legal technology market and expands its capabilities by integrating vLex's Vincent Al platform.

This landmark deal is one we’ve been proud to support throughout and represents a significant milestone for our Tech team.

This strategic transaction marks a major step in Clio’s international expansion and strengthens its position in the legal technology market. By combining Clio’s legal operating system with vLex’s Vincent AI platform, the deal enables Clio to support legal professionals across firms of all sizes and extend its reach into enterprise markets worldwide.

The acquisition closed alongside Clio’s US$500 million Series G funding round, which values Clio at US$5 billion and includes a US$350 million debt facility. Oakley Capital, majority shareholder in vLex, also took equity in Clio as part of the deal - reflecting long-term confidence in Clio’s strategy and future direction.

Rebecca Burford said, "This transaction marks a pivotal moment for Clio as market leaders of the LegalTech industry. Our deep expertise in the Tech sector meant we were well placed to help Clio navigate this complex transaction. We’re very proud to have supported the Clio team throughout this historic deal and look forward to seeing the transformative impact it will have on the profession".

Niamh Pollak, Vice President of Legal at Clio, added, "This deal involved a complex legal and corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions. The Gowling WLG team helped us manage that complexity with clarity and confidence. Their support was instrumental in bringing the transaction to a successful close."

The Gowling WLG team was led by Rebecca Burford (Partner), Ian Piggin (Partner), and Róisín Bergin (Principal Associate), Siân Dewing (Principal Associate), led the transaction together with Associates Emily Chittick (Associates), Henry Stride (Associate), Haseena Hussain (Associate) and Trainee Solicitor Alice Grimley Evans.

The corporate team were supported by a Navin Prabhakar (Partner), Kate Featherstone (Partner), Matthew Poole (Partner), Jocelyn Pauley (Partner), and Karnvir Nanra (Associate), Chloe Collins (Associate), and Angela Rawlins (Legal Director), Hannah Swindle (Legal Director), Susannah Fink (Legal Director), and Nicole Baines (Trainee).

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