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Case Study

MinterEllison Delivers Client Value and Operational Efficiency with Onit AI

Challenge

As Australia’s largest law firm, MinterEllison manages high volumes of complex contracts—particularly in construction and leasing—where consistency, speed, and compliance are critical. Manual review processes created challenges for lawyers tasked with identifying deviations from standard contract terms, performing due diligence, and delivering timely client service on fixed-fee projects. The firm needed a scalable, intelligent solution to automate contract review, improve turnaround times, and maintain profitability across engagements.

Solution

MinterEllison selected Onit’s AI-native platform—featuring ReviewAI and ExtractAI—to streamline and accelerate contract analysis. The decision was driven not just by technological capabilities, but by the consultative partnership formed with Onit’s AI Center of Excellence. With Precedent, MinterEllison was able to:

  • Automate contract review workflows for high-volume agreements across construction, leasing, and insurance sectors.
  • Identify and flag nonstandard terms rapidly, supporting faster and more consistent negotiations.
  • Shift initial contract review tasks to junior staff and paralegals, reducing costs and freeing senior lawyers for strategic work.
  • Extract and analyze post-signature data to support regulatory compliance and reporting.
  • Maintain consistency across regions and teams, enhancing client trust and satisfaction.

Results & ROI

Since implementing ReviewAI and ExtractAI, MinterEllison has improved efficiency, consistency, and client outcomes:

Accelerated contract turnaround

Accelerated contract turnaround from multiple days to same-day responses, enabling faster project starts and increased client value

Improved profitability on fixed-fee engagements

Improved profitability on fixed-fee engagements by reducing manual review time and leveraging lower-cost legal resources

Gained regulatory readiness

Gained regulatory readiness by processing hundreds of documents for compliance reviews quickly and accurately

Enabled standardization across legal reviews

Enabled standardization across legal reviews, strengthening firm-wide alignment and relationship management

Positioned AI as a strategic lever

Positioned AI as a strategic lever to support future initiatives in high-volume leasing and due diligence projects

About MinterEllison

MinterEllison is Australia’s largest law firm, delivering legal and consulting services through a global network. With over 2,500 professionals, the firm partners with clients to create lasting business impacts through strategic legal counsel and innovative service delivery. MinterEllison is committed to operational excellence, client-centric innovation, and building resilient, technology-enabled practices.

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