Two women attorneys are changing the landscape of the legal industry by providing online services. Sujata Lodhia and Nazia Ali, Principal Partners at Lex Connect Legal and Co-Founders of Lex Connect (Fiji) Pte Limited, have introduced an innovative legal tech platform known as LexConnect, aimed at transforming legal services.
LexConnect serves as an access hub, equipping users with self-service legal tools. The platform features a library of pre-made legal templates and resources that are crafted by lawyers and available for access at any time.
The platform streamlines compliance, enhances productivity, and enables businesses to prioritize growth over administrative tasks, all at a significantly lower cost than traditional legal services.
Since its launch in June, the website www.lexconnectfiji.com has quickly become the leading resource for legal insights and tools in Oceania, initially tailored to Fiji’s legal environment.
The platform offers a self-help legal tool and a library that includes:
– Comprehensive legal content and guides
– Ready-made templates for contracts and other documents
– Current information on business-related legal topics at affordable rates
The website hosts a variety of documents, including templates for employment contracts, rental agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, partnership agreements, termination documents, wills, and policy checklists, among others. It also addresses key legal and compliance information across multiple areas, including immigration law, family law, business registration, commercial contracts, employment law, environmental law, intellectual property, and criminal law.
Lodhia and Ali highlighted the benefits of this approach, stating: “Our mission is to make legal services easily accessible and cost-effective, enabling businesses to save time and money while optimizing their operations and ensuring compliance in a constantly changing business environment.”
They added, “People should be empowered to manage many legal tasks themselves, especially simpler issues. However, it’s essential they rely on verified and professionally developed information rather than unverified online resources. Our documents, created by qualified attorneys, offer dependable and accurate guidance.”
The website offers several subscription plans:
BASIC PLAN: This free plan allows access to three downloadable documents in Word format, such as a lease agreement, a non-disclosure agreement, and a sample will.
ESSENTIAL PLAN ($149/month): Provides unlimited access to all content and documents suitable for individuals seeking self-help without the need for further lawyer consultation.
STARTUP PLAN ($549/month): The most popular option, this plan includes limited free access to consultations with lawyers each month. Users can quickly connect with legal experts through chat or messaging for immediate assistance.
BUSINESS PLAN ($999/month): This package offers 24/7 live chat access to lawyers, unlimited consultations, and face-to-face meetings. Ideal for business owners who need regular check-ins to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
The company is also working on introducing an AI chatbot on the website and plans to have their services available on the Apple Store and Google Play Store soon.
“Accessing similar documents through our platform is much more cost-effective compared to the thousands you might pay for hiring an expert for each document. A subscription grants you access to professionally prepared documents at a lower cost,” Lodhia said, emphasizing that all information and templates are tailored to local needs and updated regularly to reflect current laws in Fiji.
Ali added, “Our long-term goal is to broaden the platform’s content relevant to the legal frameworks of other South Pacific countries. As we progress, we will continue to add new topics and documents and keep everything up to date.”