Zum Werk This new handbook comprehensively analyzes the current and future states of digital transformation in the legal market and its implications from a global perspective. It provides a multi-faceted overview of the use of Legal Tech in law firms and legal departments in different parts of the world (including Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Russia, and the United States) and formulates clearcut strategic advice for a successful digital transformation. With concrete examples, best practices and first hand experience reports, more than 50 renowned international experts explain how and to what extent Legal Tech - through automation and technology - will change the way legal services are delivered. The reader learns what strategic decisions and steps are necessary to equip the legal industry for the changes to come. Future developments (e.g. Smart Contracts, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence) are also explained and analysed in this unique book. Vorteile auf einen Blick - Overview of the state of Legal Tech in many countries across the globe - A practically-oriented use cases approach - A vivid illustration of future developments Zielgruppe The book is written for lawyers, law firms, legal departments, companies and publishers. Parts of it have been published in a German edition before. sakriti opis