Brief
Lexis+ launches Protégé AI to streamline legal work in the Gulf
The new AI‑driven platform combines regional legal intelligence with workflow tools, keeping lawyers in control.
By Felo News Desk · Published
LexisNexis Legal & Professional introduced Lexis+ with Protégé, an AI‑enabled lawyer platform designed for the Gulf region, according to a partner‑content piece published on 1 Oct 2026.
What happened
The service lets a lawyer in Dubai start a joint‑venture advisory request by asking Protégé to locate the relevant legal framework and authoritative sources. The AI then assists with analysis, drafts an initial document and allows the lawyer to refine the output before finalising client advice.
What the reports add
The article stresses that the workflow is “connected” – research, analysis and drafting occur within a single environment, reducing the need to switch between separate tools. It also notes that the platform displays source citations, enabling lawyers to verify AI‑generated content.
What was said
Lara Salem, Head of Content Strategy – MENA at LexisNexis Legal & Professional, said the tool “starts the work earlier, structures it more transparently, and hands back time for the judgment only a lawyer can provide.”
How it came about
Lexis+ with Protégé was built to address the Gulf’s multi‑jurisdictional legal landscape, integrating regional statutes and regulations so that AI outputs remain relevant to the GCC’s mixed legal traditions.
Key facts
- LexisNexis launched Lexis+ with Protégé for Gulf lawyers (khaleejtimes.com)
- The platform combines AI research, analysis and drafting in one workflow (khaleejtimes.com)
- It provides source citations for lawyer verification (khaleejtimes.com)
- Lara Salem is Head of Content Strategy – MENA at LexisNexis Legal & Professional (khaleejtimes.com)
Sources
- [1] khaleejtimes.com — originally reported as “The AI-enabled lawyer: How Lexis+ with Protégé is rewriting legal work”
