Question · Q3 2025
Simon Berg from ING inquired about the progress of renewal discussions in the Legal division, particularly concerning the rapid adoption of Lexis+ AI and Protégé, client references to competitor AI solutions, and new expectations. He also asked about the pipeline for new AI-powered products across all divisions and where the biggest opportunities lie.
Answer
CEO Erik Engstrom stated that Legal renewals, largely multi-year, show increasing adoption and conversion to Lexis+ AI and Protégé, with penetration curves slightly faster than previous versions. He affirmed continuous competition but highlighted RELX's role as a technology-enabled challenger. Engstrom outlined significant AI opportunities across divisions: in Risk for fraud defense, in Legal for workflow expansion, in STM for gradual long-term value, and in Exhibitions for data-driven digital tools enhancing customer value.