It expands its reach across North America further following its pickup of legal AI company Walter
Legora has launched in Canada with its new Toronto office, further expanding its reach across North America and advancing its growth strategy in the region.
The move strengthens Legora’s Canadian presence following its acquisition of local legal AI company Walter last month. Legora said the purchase was among the factors underpinning the Canada expansion.
Legora described Canada’s legal sector as “one of the most dynamic markets for legal AI.” The company explained that establishing a local presence would enhance its collaborations with law firms, corporate legal teams, and technology partners in Canada.
“Canada was a natural next step for Legora. The legal market here is sophisticated, the talent is exceptional, and firms and in-house teams are actively looking for AI that actually works in practice. Toronto is where we're planting our flag. We're not parachuting in, we're here to be part of the ecosystem for the long run,” said Daniel Himmel, founding member of the Canadian expansion and Legora’s head of legal engineering for North America, in a statement.
At present, Legora has been adopted by Canadian law firms like McMillan LLP and Stewart McKelvey. The Walter acquisition brought customers McCarthy Tétrault and Fasken with it.
McMillan CEO and managing partner Bruce Chapple said the expansion “reflects exactly the kind of long-term commitment the Canadian legal market deserves.” Last month, he had spoken to Canadian Lawyer about the strategy he adopted in rolling out Legora across McMillan.
Stewart McKelvey chief strategy and innovation officer Paul Saunders added that Legora’s choice to launch in Toronto was “a clear signal that it is investing meaningfully in Canada as a long-term, strategic market.” Earlier this month, Saunders had shared with Canadian Lawyer his insights on how junior lawyers could build foundational skills in the age of AI.
“Having a local presence will accelerate collaboration and ensure the platform continues to evolve in line with the needs of Canadian legal teams. It also reinforces confidence that Legora is committed to supporting firms here with the same depth and ambition we’re seeing globally,” Saunders said.
"Legal teams are no longer asking if they should adopt AI, they're focused on how to deploy it across their entire organization," said Max Junestrand, CEO and Co-Founder of Legora. "Canada exemplifies that shift, and we're proud to deepen our commitment here with a permanent local presence."
Legora’s annual recurring revenue recently exceeded $100 million. During a Series D funding round, its valuation hit $5.55 billion.
In October 2025, Legora rival Harvey also announced that it would be making its Canadian debut in Toronto.
