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Technology · 23 June 2026

AI lawyer wins £7,000 court case in UK first

AI lawyer wins £7,000 court case in UK first

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This marks a landmark moment for legal tech, making court access cheaper for small businesses and individuals. Tamires Camal Taquidir, an HR consultant, compensated Garfield AI, a law firm specializing in artificial intelligence, approximately £400 for its services in recovering a debt of £7,000. Garfield AI handled all pre-trial work, with a human barrister presenting the case at the three-hour trial.

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