Artificial intelligence company Anthropic on Tuesday unveiled an expanded suite of features for its Claude AI assistant tailored specifically for lawyers, marking the latest move in the intensifying race to capture the professional services market.

The new capabilities include dedicated tools for specialized legal topics and seamless access within Claude to other leading legal research and AI products. Law firms and other Claude customers can now securely connect the AI assistant to third-party platforms  for advanced legal research, document management, and additional professional services. Anthropic said the features are immediately available to existing Claude customers.

The announcement underscores the growing momentum behind AI adoption in information-intensive industries such as law, where professionals are increasingly turning to generative AI to boost productivity and streamline complex workflows.“

This release builds directly on the plug-ins for Claude Cowork that Anthropic introduced in late January,” the company noted. That earlier update triggered a sharp selloff in shares of U.S. and European companies involved in data analytics, professional services, and software, as investors anticipated disruption to traditional tools and service providers.

The legal sector has become a key battleground for major AI developers. With law firms handling vast quantities of documents, case law, and regulatory material, companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google are racing to offer secure, enterprise-grade solutions that meet strict confidentiality and compliance standards.

Anthropic’s latest enhancements position Claude as a more comprehensive legal workspace, allowing attorneys to conduct research, manage documents, and leverage specialized AI capabilities without leaving the Claude environment.As competition heats up, further integrations and industry-specific features are expected from AI providers aiming to solidify their presence in high-value verticals. (ILKHA)