Harvey AI
AI legal assistant for contract analysis, due diligence, and legal research. Enterprise platform for law firms.
About Harvey AI
Harvey AI is a legal technology company that builds custom AI solutions for law firms and legal departments. Backed by OpenAI's startup fund, it specializes in applying large language models to legal workflows.
The platform handles complex legal tasks including contract review and analysis, legal research across jurisdictions, document drafting with proper legal formatting, and regulatory compliance checking.
Harvey is trusted by major law firms including Allen & Overy and O'Melveny, and has raised significant funding to expand its AI capabilities for the legal industry.
Key Features
- ✓Contract Analysis: AI-powered review and analysis of legal contracts with risk identification
- ✓Legal Research: Search across case law, statutes, and regulations with natural language queries
- ✓Document Drafting: Generate legal documents, memos, and briefs with proper formatting
- ✓Regulatory Compliance: Check documents and procedures against applicable regulations
- ✓Due Diligence: Automated review of large document sets for M&A and litigation
- ✓Multi-Jurisdiction Support: Handle legal requirements across different jurisdictions and languages
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom AI models, Unlimited users, Dedicated support, SOC2 compliance |
| Law Firm | Custom | Multi-matter support, Billing integration, Knowledge base, Training included |
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- ✅ Purpose-built for legal industry workflows
- ✅ Backed by OpenAI startup fund
- ✅ Trusted by major international law firms
- ✅ Handles multi-jurisdiction legal requirements
- ✅ Strong data security and confidentiality
⚠️ Cons
- ⚠️ Enterprise-only pricing (no free tier)
- ⚠️ Limited to legal use cases
- ⚠️ Requires significant onboarding and training
- ⚠️ AI output still needs lawyer review
Use Cases
Contract Review
Automate first-pass contract review to identify risks, unusual clauses, and compliance issues before lawyer review.
Legal Research
Search case law and statutes using natural language to find relevant precedents faster than traditional research.
M&A Due Diligence
Process thousands of documents in merger reviews to flag potential issues and summarize key findings.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure contracts and corporate policies comply with applicable laws and regulations across jurisdictions.
Alternatives
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvey AI used for?
Harvey AI is used by law firms and legal departments for contract analysis, legal research, document drafting, due diligence, and regulatory compliance — all powered by AI fine-tuned for legal work.
Is Harvey AI secure for confidential legal data?
Yes, Harvey implements enterprise-grade security with SOC2 compliance, data encryption, and strict access controls designed to meet legal industry confidentiality requirements.
How does Harvey compare to using ChatGPT for legal work?
Unlike general-purpose AI, Harvey is specifically trained on legal texts and workflows. It understands legal terminology, can cite relevant case law, and integrates with legal document management systems.