At a time when Australian law in the mid-tier space have sought stability by merging with each other or into global firms, Melbourne-based Mills Oakley has focused on investing in technology as a way to differentiate itself and remain independent.

In its latest move, Melbourne-based Mills Oakley has invested in ConvX, a legal tech startup focused on conveyancing. The startup, based in Geelong, a city southwest of Melbourne, uses artificial intelligence to automatically interact with relevant parties, such as banks and government agencies, to progress conveyancing transactions more efficiently.