On June 30, 2025, Clio, the world's leading provider of legal technology, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire vLex, a pioneer in legal intelligence that combines cutting-edge AI with the world's most comprehensive global legal research platform. The transaction is valued at $1 billion and will be paid in a combination of cash and stock. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is advising Clio on the transaction.

Clio’s acquisition of vLex represents a significant advancement in Clio's platform development and a pivotal moment for the future of legal work. It merges Clio's widely trusted legal operating system, used by over 200,000 professionals, with vLex's innovative legal intelligence platform, featuring the AI, Vincent. This integration creates a new category of intelligent legal technology that enhances the ability of legal professionals to manage, research, and perform legal tasks within a cohesive system. The deal is expected to close later in 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. 

The Wilson Sonsini team that is advising Clio on the transaction is led by partners Rezwan Pavri, Michael Russell, John Mao, and Colin Conklin. The team also includes:

M&A:
Kaleigh Hawkins-Schulz
Yifeng Li

Corporate
Jackie Jung
Avery Minor
Partha Vora

Corporate Finance
Dana Hall
Rick Titcomb

Technology Transactions
Christopher Paniewski
Shivang Patel
Isabel Annino
Graham Hendrick
Regina McLeod
Anna Weber

Data, Privacy, and Cybersecurity
Matt Staples
Michael O’Brien
Dantam Chan

Employee Benefits and Compensation
Matthew Norgard
Michael Montfort
Brett Condie
Laura Yun

Employment
Jason Storck
Sam Hussey

Antitrust and Competition
Jamillia Ferris
Kimberley Biagioli

Regulatory
Joshua Gruenspecht
Seth Cowell
Nimit Dhir
Anne Seymour
Bryan Poellot

For more information, please see Clio's news release. Additional coverage can be found on Bloomberg Law and Reuters.