Stephen Rubley

The CaseLines platform delivers justice efficiencies for the courtroom and is expediting the digital transformation of legal processes for governments, judges, courts and practitioners around the world.

The acquisition enhances Thomson Reuters’ offerings in the courts administration space and furthers the company’s strategic approach to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions to its legal community partners internationally.

Lord Justice Fulford, vice-president of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) in England and Wales, said CaseLines “has significantly transformed our criminal justice system in the UK”.

“Without CaseLines, it is very difficult to see how we would have been able to function during the coronavirus difficulties,” he added.

Stephen Rubley, president of the government segment of Thomson Reuters, said: “The COVID-19 pandemic is driving the courts to expedite their transition to the digital era.

“The CaseLines platform enables the courts to operate in a faster, more efficient manner, helping people get the justice they deserve. By developing new technologies and capabilities, of which we are at the forefront, our aim is to support our customers in creating an increasingly accessible justice system for all.”

Paul Sachs, founder of CaseLines, added: “In Thomson Reuters we found a strategic buyer that shares our commitment to delivering a step change in the efficient delivery of justice.

“We have a proven record of enabling the courts’ digital transformation in the UK. We are optimistic that with Thomson Reuters global footprint we will be able to help courts around the world continue to operate effectively and efficiently into the future.”