Legal News Wales is delighted to welcome Acuity Law as a new Community Partner, further strengthening our mission to inform, connect and empower the legal profession across Wales.

Acuity Law is a business focused law firm that combines top-ranked legal expertise with smart technology and clear commercial insight. Known for its dynamic legal experts and straight-talking, solutions-led approach, the firm supports clients across the UK in navigating risk, unlocking opportunity, and driving growth.

From its roots in Cardiff to offices in Swansea, Bristol, London, Leeds and Liverpool, Acuity stands out by working differently — blending innovation, sector know-how and commercial intelligence to deliver faster, smarter outcomes and build lasting partnerships with ambitious businesses.

The partnership will support Legal News Wales in showcasing best practice, legal sector transformation and future-focused insights across Wales, ensuring professionals at all levels can engage with Acuity’s knowledge, experience and bold approach to innovation.

Commenting on the partnership, Rachelle Sellek, Partner at Acuity Law, said:

“We’re proud to partner with Legal News Wales, the collective voice of the Welsh legal sector. Their ability to connect, inform, and engage the profession across Wales aligns perfectly with our ambition to lead conversations, share insights, and champion innovation across the legal community. We’re excited about the opportunities ahead and look forward to shaping the future of law in Wales through this partnership.

“Through their platform, we can combine our expertise with their reach, creating opportunities for businesses and legal professionals to access the knowledge and innovation driving the Welsh legal sector forward.”

Acuity’s Tech-Led Transformation

Acuity Law has built a reputation as a forward-thinking national commercial firm in the trial, use and application of technology for both clients and its own people. Recent Highlights include:

• The launch of My Digital Lawyer, a platform for businesses that includes automated document tools (Document Assist), legal know-how banks, and a rich content library, empowering businesses to take greater control of routine legal needs. Read more: My Digital Lawyer

• Being an early adopter of Thomson Reuters’ CoCounsel Core and CoCounsel Drafting, the UK’s first generative AI assistant for lawyers. The firm has already seen significant time savings and improved service delivery—freeing up lawyers to focus on more strategic, value-adding work.

These tools also position Acuity as a magnet for tech-savvy legal talent and future-focused clients, as Rob Heaton, Operations Director, Acuity Law explained:

“We are consciously among the first wave of UK law firms to embrace generative AI, shaping the future of our firm and the future of law.”

Rachelle added:

“As a top-ranked, commercial firm, we are dedicated to delivering practical, results-driven solutions that help businesses thrive. Our team of expert lawyers combines deep sector knowledge with innovative solutions – embracing technology and new ways of working to offer our clients truly tailored support.”

Expanding Horizons: Acuity Law with Purpose

In 2025, Acuity Law launched a groundbreaking joint venture with Purpose Law:

Acuity Law with Purpose – a new legal entity designed to catalyse sustainable energy investment internationally.

This venture is a response to growing global demand for infrastructure-scale renewable energy projects and trusted legal partnerships. Acuity’s role as legal and strategic advisor spans the full project lifecycle – from early-stage investment to development and delivery.

With cross-border regulatory expertise and a deep commitment to ESG priorities, Acuity Law with Purpose is already advising on energy infrastructure projects in Morocco, Egypt, the Gulf and investor-backed schemes in Wales and England. (Read more here.)

Emma Waddingham, Editor of Legal News Wales, said:

“Acuity Law has long been a champion of innovation in the Welsh legal sector. From sharing its legal tech transformation journey to exploring sustainable investment and cross-border growth, Acuity’s contribution to our events and conversations has been invaluable.

“We’re thrilled to formalise our partnership and look forward to supporting their ambitious plans and exploring the full impact of their latest ventures and digital platforms.”

Looking Ahead

Through this partnership, Legal News Wales will continue to spotlight Acuity Law’s work across:

• Legal tech innovation
• ESG and infrastructure legal services
• Cross-border investment
• Thought leadership in commercial law
• Talent development and future-ready legal practices
• Acuity Consult – it’s vast network of specialist consultants that benefit from benefiting from the support, resources, collaboration and entrepreneurship at Acuity Law.

Meet the Senior Partners

	Steve Berry Senior Partner & Chairman Corporate Team Read his full profile here.
	Claire Knowles Managing Partner Employment Team Read her full profile here.
	Aisha Wardell Senior Partner Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team Read her full profile here.
	Ben Honour Senior Partner Real Estate Team Read his full profile here.
	Beverley Jones Senior Partner Corporate team | Banking & Finance team Read her full profile here.
	Chris Agius Senior Partner Real Estate Finance Team Read his full profile here
	Chris Aldridge Senior Partner Employment Team Read his full profile here.
	Declan Goodwin Senior Partner Commercial & Technology Team Read his full profile here
	Damien Cann Senior Partner Real Estate Team Read his full profile here.
	Gareth Baker Senior Partner Real Estate Team Read his full profile here.
	Hugh Hitchcock Senior Partner Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team Read his full profile here.
	Jennifer Butcher Senior Partner Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team Read her full profile here.
	Jenny Wilde Senior Partner Health & Social Care Team | Regulatory Team Read her full profile here.
	Johnathan Rees Senior Partner Corporate Team Read his full profile here.
	John Grant Senior Partner Corporate Healthcare Team Read his full profile here.
	Jon Lawley Senior Partner Corporate Healthcare Team Read his full profile here.
	Liz Gibbons Senior Partner Real Estate Team | Social Housing Team Read her full profile here.
	Philip Graham Senior Partner Construction Litigation Team Read his full profile here.
	Steve Morris Senior Partner Real Estate Team Read his full profile here.
	Rachelle Sellek Senior Partner Commercial & Technology Team Read her full profile here.
	Rob Bryan Partner Commercial & Technology Team Read his full profile here.