McCarthy Tétrault isn’t just adapting to the changing legal landscape – they are actively rewriting the map.
With the launch of MT❯Forge, this premier Canada law firm is boldly stepping into the Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP) arena. This isn’t just a new division; it is a declaration that the days of slow, expensive, high-volume transactional work are over.
MT❯Forge is designed to solve the legal industry’s oldest problem: how to get work done faster and cheaper without sacrificing excellence. Powered by cutting-edge AI, scalable talent, and firm-developed playbooks, MT❯Forge delivers speed, consistency, and cost predictability. The secret sauce is oversight – unlike standalone tech solutions, MT❯Forge guarantees that every automated process is backed by the top-tier expertise McCarthy Tétrault is known for.
MT❯Forge is ditching the “hourly grind” model in favor of modular “work packages.” These are custom-built to integrate directly into client workflows:
Contract Review: Crushing routine negotiations with customized AI and playbooks.
Commercial Mortgages: Leveraging precedents to automate preparation.
Capital Markets: High-volume issuances handled with automated speed.
Small-Cap M&A: A streamlined, playbook-driven approach to closing deals.
Here’s why this launch is so significant:
What does this launch actually mean for the industry? It signals a massive pivot where artificial intelligence is no longer just a backend efficiency tool – it is the engine enabling law firms to launch entirely new business verticals. By harnessing Generative AI and automation, firms can now decouple “hours worked” from “value delivered.” This technology allows traditional firms to compete directly with tech companies by spinning up specialized divisions that handle massive data loads at lightning speed. It transforms the law firm from a service-only model into a hybrid solution provider, offering “productized” legal services that are scalable, repeatable, and significantly more affordable.