Law tech procurement: opportunities and challenges for tech and legal sectors
10am – 11am6 October 2026
Online
As legal technology continues to reshape how law firms operate, questions of procurement, adoption, and integration have never been more pressing. techUK, in partnership with the Law Society, is bringing together senior voices from the tech industry and the legal sector to explore the evolving landscape of legal technology and what it means in practice for both sides.
Session overview
The session will offer an overview of the lawtech sector, examining the opportunities and challenges law firms face when adopting new technologies, and how those experiences differ across firms of varying sizes.
A central focus of the webinar will be procurement: what it means for tech companies seeking to break into the law tech market, and what law firms should consider when evaluating and purchasing technology solutions. Drawing on lessons from other sectors that have navigated similar journeys, speakers will share practical insights on buying technology, managing training, working within budget constraints, and operating in a highly regulated and sensitive environment.
The session will feature speakers from both the legal, lawtech and broader tech sectors, with time reserved for Q&A at the close.
Content of the session
Lawtech procurement for the lawyer: challenges and opportunities for tech companies within the legal market
Tech procurement in practice: tips and recommendations from the public sector for law firms evaluating and adopting new technology
Q&A and open discussion
Speakers
Jennifer Dougal
Managing Director, Premex Group | Law Society Committee Member
This webinar is aimed at tech companies looking to enter or expand within the legal market, as well as law firms at any stage of their technology journey.
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.
He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.
Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran Richiusa
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran is a Junior Programme Manager for our Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme. In this role she supports project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, justice, and the fire sector.
Fran joined techUK in May 2025 as a Programme Team Assistant for the Public Sector Markets Programmes before progressing to her current role later that year.
Prior to joining techUK, Fran worked across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) organisations, where she developed a deep understanding of the role of tech in public sector delivery.
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Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave Evans
Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.
He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.
Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran Richiusa
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Fran is a Junior Programme Manager for our Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme. In this role she supports project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and policy development across portfolios including law enforcement, justice, and the fire sector.
Fran joined techUK in May 2025 as a Programme Team Assistant for the Public Sector Markets Programmes before progressing to her current role later that year.
Prior to joining techUK, Fran worked across local government and VAWG (Violence Against Women and Girls) organisations, where she developed a deep understanding of the role of tech in public sector delivery.
