A barrister who recognised the value of accurate transcriptions while working as a legal aid lawyer has launched a new system that can automatically capture witness statements.
Sophie Walker’s software is the only AI-driven transcription tool designed specifically for the legal sector.
Her Leeds-based company JUST: Access developed the technology with the help of a £300,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, and private investors last year.
The software has now been incorporated into video conferencing systems to assist lawyers when interviewing clients or conducting investigations, allowing them to take accurate statements and comply with new regulations.
Dan Thomas of Mercia said: “Transcription is vital to legal practice, but predominantly relies on old-fashioned processes, making it ripe for transformation. The funding has helped Sophie and her team to commercialise the software and explore new opportunities in the legal sector.”
