Federal government overlooks Canberra legal tech despite 80% savings
AllyOne is a Canberra legal-tech platform that cuts legal costs by 80 per cent. But it struggles to attract federal government customers.
Lawyers Joanne Rees and Bruce Clarke created AllyOne in 2023. The platform helps organisations manage legal projects more efficiently.
AllyOne helps teams agree on what work is needed. AllyOne also tracks spending against a set budget.
A major Australian bank cut its litigation bill by 80 per cent using the system. A construction company used it to stop a $250,000 payment to lawyers for unapproved work.
Despite these results, federal agencies have shown little interest. Clarke says local innovation often loses to big firms in government buying.
The government has promised to support Australian businesses. But trials and support for small-scale local projects remain limited.
- 80 per cent on litigation bills
- Cost reduction achieved
- 250,000 dollars in unapproved lawyer fees
- Prevented overpayment
- 2023
- Platform launch year
- Griffith, Canberra
- Based at
Why it mattersLegal-tech platforms that cut costs could ease government budget pressures. This would happen if buying rules opened up to local startups.
AustraliaAustralian taxpayers could save significantly if government procurement embraced local legal-tech solutions over traditional providers.
