Harbor Acquires UK Legal Tech Trainer iTrain to Boost AI Skills
On July 7, 2026, Harbor acquired UK legal tech training firm iTrain to enhance AI enablement.
Why it matters: Legal tech training remains a key hurdle for AI adoption, and this acquisition targets that challenge with expanded UK capabilities. It underscores increasing investment and consolidation in legal tech training services.
- Harbor acquired iTrain on July 7, 2026, to strengthen its UK legal tech training and AI enablement offerings.
- iTrain trains major UK law firms, including Magic Circle and mid-market firms, in AI adoption and technology use.
- The 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey by Wolters Kluwer found inadequate training among top AI adoption barriers, alongside security and ethics.
- Harbor previously acquired Encoretech in November 2025 and CE Global Partners in June 2026, expanding its legal tech and HR transformation services.
Harbor, a provider of professional and technology services to the legal sector, announced on July 7, 2026, its acquisition of UK-based iTrain, a firm specializing in legal technology training and AI enablement. iTrain’s client roster includes Magic Circle firms and leading mid-market law firms, offering instructor-led and digital courses, change readiness, Training-as-a-Service, and an AI-enabled learning management system. Harbor’s announcement also highlights iTrain’s involvement in Microsoft Copilot implementation and AI transformation projects.
CEO Matt Sunderman noted law firms’ evolution: "Law firms are investing more in technology than ever, moving from debating AI adoption to maximizing its business impact." iTrain founder Dorigen Sykes stated joining Harbor expands their platform to promote effective technology use.
Alongside this acquisition, Harbor acquired Encoretech in November 2025, specializing in user adoption training, and CE Global Partners in June 2026, focusing on HR and payroll transformation. These moves develop Harbor’s ability to support technology adoption comprehensively, from selection to behavioral change.
According to the 2026 Future Ready Lawyer Survey by Wolters Kluwer, inadequate training is a principal barrier to AI adoption, alongside data security and ethical concerns. Legal technology spending is projected to grow by 9.7% in 2026, reflecting expanding law firm budgets for tech solutions but highlighting that uptake remains dependent on effective training. Harbor’s acquisition of iTrain addresses this critical gap in the UK market, aiming to support law firms transitioning to AI-enhanced workflows.
By the numbers:
- 9.7% — projected growth in legal technology spending in 2026
- July 7, 2026 — date Harbor acquired iTrain
- 2026 — year of the Future Ready Lawyer Survey highlighting training gaps
Yes, but: While Harbor emphasizes the strategic value of acquisitions like iTrain, effective AI adoption still depends on law firm culture and long-term training commitment beyond a single provider's offerings.
What's next: Watch for Harbor’s integration plans for iTrain services and forthcoming product updates aimed at accelerating AI training adoption in UK firms.