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Document Drafter

Document Drafter is a privately held Danish software company specializing in document automation solutions tailored for legal professionals. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Nordhavn, Denmark, with additional offices in Aarhus and Bristol. Document Drafter's platform integrates seamlessly with Microsoft 365, enabling law firms and corporate legal departments to automate complex legal documents efficiently.

Overview

Document Drafter offers a Word-based document automation platform designed to simplify the creation of legal documents. The platform allows template owners to incorporate automation directly into their templates, reducing the time and specialized skills traditionally required for document drafting. Key features include:

  • Integration with Microsoft Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, and Power BI.
  • Structured data models for building dashboards and extracting business intelligence.
  • ISO 27001 certification and compliance with GDPR standards, ensuring data security and privacy.

The company's approach emphasizes user-friendly automation, allowing legal professionals to maintain control over content while streamlining the drafting process.

History

Document Drafter was established in 2016 by Michael Bjerg Hansen, a former M&A partner at DLA Piper Denmark. The company's inception was driven by the recognition that existing document automation platforms failed to meet the practical needs of legal professionals. Since its first customer went live in 2016, Document Drafter has evolved into a comprehensive solution for document automation, maintaining a 99% customer retention rate. Products and Services The core product, Document Drafter, is a no-code platform that enables users to automate document creation within Microsoft Word. The platform supports:

  • Template building and management.
  • User questionnaires for data input.
  • Document preview and external sharing.
  • Approval workflows and collaboration features.

Document Drafter also offers customer success services, including training and implementation support, free of charge.

Clients and Use Cases Document Drafter serves a diverse clientele, including top-tier law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, and government entities. Notable clients include:

  • Adidas: Implemented Document Drafter globally, receiving positive feedback and high demand.
  • DLA Piper Denmark: Automated 1,500 documents across 16 practice areas within 12 months.
  • Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner: Scaled document automation globally using the platform.

These implementations highlight the platform's scalability and effectiveness in diverse legal environments.

Leadership

The company's leadership team includes:

  • Michael Bjerg Hansen: Co-founder and CEO.
  • Erik Skaarup: CTO and Partner.
  • Martin Hørmann Pallesen: Partner.
  • Marc May: Head of Marketing and Growth.

The team brings together expertise in legal practice and technology development.

Recognition In 2024, LegalTech Hub ranked Document Drafter as the number one document automation platform in terms of feature fulfillment. The platform's deep integration with Microsoft 365 and its user-centric design have contributed to its industry recognition.

External Links

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