We're thrilled to announce that Mayne Wetherell, one of New Zealand's premier law firms, has joined the DraftWise platform, marking a significant milestone as our first New Zealand-based customer. 

Pioneering legal AI in New Zealand

Mayne Wetherell is a forward-thinking firm specializing in complex M&A transactions, banking and finance, and tax matters. With this implementation, the firm is the first in New Zealand to adopt DraftWise's AI-powered contract drafting and review platform, positioning itself at the forefront of legal innovation in the region.

“The results have been remarkable,” shared James Ding, CEO and Co-Founder of DraftWise. “Within the first month, Mayne Wetherell achieved an 89% user return rate after initial training, saving approximately 235 hours in document review time over the first month. This partnership exemplifies our vision of transforming legal work through AI—where lawyers are empowered to deliver exceptional client service while reclaiming valuable time for higher-level strategic thinking and innovation. Mayne Wetherell is helping chart the course for what the modern, technology-enabled law firm can achieve.”

The firm's enthusiastic adoption of DraftWise speaks volumes about the platform's intuitive design and Mayne Wetherell's technology culture. With nearly 9 out of 10 users actively using the platform, the partnership has quickly evolved from a new legal AI assistant to explore to an indispensable contract review tool.

Cameron Reeves at Mayne Wetherell explains: "As a transactional-focused firm, we recognize that technological innovation is key to enhancing our service delivery. DraftWise's platform allows our team to quickly access our carefully curated precedents and institutional knowledge, ensuring consistency and quality while significantly reducing time spent on document preparation. Our investment in this technology reflects our commitment to client service excellence and creating a modern workplace that attracts top legal talent."

The implementation was particularly successful due to the firm's thoughtful approach to knowledge curation. The firm’s implementation team selected and organized high-quality precedents to be included in the available knowledge, ensuring that the platform delivers maximum value from day one.

Importantly, the DraftWise platform was designed to meet stringent data processing and storage requirements. This regulatory and security prioritization gives Mayne Wetherell confidence that the firm can successfully adopt AI technology whilst maintaining its data protection standards.

Attracting the next generation of legal talent

For law students and early-career lawyers considering their options, Mayne Wetherell's adoption of cutting-edge AI tools signals their commitment to creating a workplace where lawyers can focus on high-value work while leveraging technology for routine tasks.

"We want to show the next generation of legal talent that joining Mayne Wetherell means working in an environment where innovation is embraced," adds Cameron. "Our junior lawyers get more time to develop their substantive lawyering skills rather than spending countless hours on repetitive document tasks."

The future of legal practice

"We're excited to welcome Mayne Wetherell to our growing customer base of innovative law firms," added Ding. "Their impressive adoption metrics demonstrate how firms of all sizes can achieve significant efficiency gains through AI-powered drafting tools. What stands out about Mayne Wetherell is its strategic implementation investment, which has a partner-level commitment to curating high-quality knowledge. This thoughtful approach maximizes the value of our platform and sets them apart as true innovators in the industry."

With this partnership, DraftWise and Mayne Wetherell underscore their mutual commitment to transforming legal practice through purposeful technology adoption, proving that AI tools can greatly enhance the efficiency and quality of contract work when implemented with a shared strategic vision.