vLex

vLex is a legal research platform that provides comprehensive legal content and solutions for professionals, government entities, and academic institutions. Founded in 1998 by Lluís and Angel Faus, the company sought to improve access to updated and quality legal information. Initially offering free resources from Spain and Latin America, vLex has grown to house over 80 million pages of content from more than 130 countries, collaborating with over 1,000 publishers, including notable names such as ProQuest and Oxford University Press. The platform employs artificial intelligence to enhance user experience, facilitating the extraction of specific information from legal documents. Serving clients in over 40 countries, vLex offers access to more than 50 million legal documents through various subscription models. Headquartered in Barcelona, vLex also operates offices in several major cities, including Madrid and San Francisco, solidifying its position in the global legal information market.

Lluis Faus

Co-Founder, Co-Owner, CEO and Board Member

3 past transactions

Fastcase

Acquisition in 2023

Fastcase is a legal research software company that revolutionizes how lawyers access legal information. By utilizing algorithmic sorting similar to search engines, Fastcase prioritizes relevant results and integrates citation analysis to highlight the most cited cases. The platform allows users to customize their search outcomes through various sorting options, enhancing the relevance of results based on individual needs. Fastcase also introduces innovative data visualization tools that create dynamic, four-dimensional maps of search results, making key cases easily identifiable. This approach represents a significant shift from traditional legal research methods, which relied heavily on taxonomic or editorial systems. Fastcase's intelligent algorithms and search tools enable users to navigate legal resources more efficiently, streamlining workflows and improving overall productivity for legal professionals.

Justis Publishing

Acquisition in 2019

Justis Publishing Ltd. operates JustisOne, a legal research platform that offers extensive access to common law cases dating back to 1163 and legislation from 1235. Incorporated in 1985 and based in Leith, United Kingdom, the company serves a global clientele, including law firms, barristers, government departments, and academic institutions across Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Ireland, and New Zealand. JustisOne includes a comprehensive collection of case law from various jurisdictions, including Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Singapore, the UK, and the British West Indies. As of March 2019, Justis Publishing Ltd. is a subsidiary of vLex, LLC.

Quolaw

Acquisition in 2014

Quolaw is a web-based software as a service (SaaS) that provides a legal practice management platform designed specifically for lawyers. This platform enables legal professionals to manage their practice efficiently by accessing files, tracking tasks, managing contacts and calendars, and facilitating billing from any location. Quolaw aims to streamline various aspects of legal work, allowing lawyers to operate effectively and enhance their productivity in a flexible manner.

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