Legal AI platform Qanooni [1] has partnered with managed service provider etiCloud to help UK law firms deploy artificial intelligence securely within their existing Microsoft environments.
The partnership brings together Qanooni’s AI-native legal technology with etiCloud’s expertise in Microsoft 365 infrastructure, security, and compliance. Together, the two organisations aim to address one of the biggest barriers to AI adoption in the legal sector: how to introduce powerful AI capabilities without compromising client confidentiality or data governance.
Through the partnership, etiCloud will introduce Qanooni’s platform to its legal client base, enabling lawyers to draft, review and research legal work directly within Microsoft Word and Outlook. The approach allows firms to embed AI into familiar workflows while maintaining control over their internal knowledge and data environment.
The collaboration reflects a broader shift in the legal market, where firms are increasingly prioritising AI solutions that operate within their existing IT estate rather than relying on external tools or disconnected platforms.
Jonathan Ashley, co-founder of etiCloud, said:
“Law firms are increasingly looking at how artificial intelligence can support their lawyers without compromising security or client confidentiality. Our focus is to underpin all the security elements of Office 365 and the IT estate in which the platform is implemented. We will ensure data is ringfenced and that maximum security is always in place whilst running AI tools.”
He added:
“Qanooni delivers powerful legal AI directly inside the tools lawyers already use every day. We’re delighted to partner with them to help our clients introduce AI in a way that is both secure and genuinely useful.”
Rob Lawson, Head of Sales and Partnerships UK at Qanooni, said the partnership reflects growing demand from firms seeking practical, enterprise-ready AI deployment:
“We’re seeing enormous interest from law firms that want to use AI but need to do so in a way that fits securely within their existing Microsoft environment. etiCloud works with many forward-thinking law firms and understands the operational and compliance challenges they face. Partnering with them allows us to help more firms deploy AI in a practical and responsible way.”
The partnership also highlights a wider trend towards “AI within the stack”, where legal technology is delivered directly inside core systems such as Microsoft 365. This reduces friction for lawyers, accelerates adoption, and enables firms to realise measurable productivity gains without introducing additional platforms or complexity.
Concluding, Jonathan said:
“This is a truly powerful partnership that reflects our continued commitment to providing all of our clients with tomorrow’s technology, today.”