Allen & Overy (A&O), the blue-blood UK-based global law firm recently announced the launch of a technology innovation space inside its London office. The new venture, named ‘Fuse,’ will provide space tailored for 60 entrepreneurs from start-up tech companies. The techies will be provided more than well-located, comfy digs—they will also have access to A&O lawyers, technologists and firm clients. The tech entrepreneurs have yet to be selected—that comes next month with a September move-in date– but the firm has a good idea of their profile. It is seeking IT companies focused on three areas: (1) ‘legaltech’ -technology that supports legal advice; (2) ‘regtech’ -IT to support regulatory compliance; and (3) ‘dealtech’-IT that streamlines deal making. Not surprisingly, this dovetails three key firm practice areas.
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