About Westlaw UK

Westlaw UK was introduced to the UK in 1999 as the authority in online legal research covering citable legislation, case law and journal archives - complemented by the latest legal news and business information from around the globe. The service provides access to UK, EU, US and International material, and the finest authoritative analytical information.

In 2004 Sweet & Maxwell embarked on a two-year research and development programme, re-designing Westlaw UK to provide the optimum online research solution for UK lawyers. Carried out in close consultation with representatives from across the legal profession, the new Westlaw UK combines leading content with an unprecedented level of functionality. Never before has there been a service that so dramatically improves and speeds up the legal research process.

Key Features

  • Vast collection of case law including the UK's most renowned names
  • Fully comprehensive and consolidated legislation dating back to 1267
  • Finest expert analytical commentary available as additional content or separate specialist practice area solutions
  • The most comprehensive collection of journals
  • The ever-popular Legal Journals Index (LJI)
  • EU material including CELEX and access to International Materials
  • Leading international news and business
  • Current Awareness service updated three times a day
  • Powerful and intuitive search functionality
  • Intranet solutions - the ultimate knowledge management systems
  • Accessible and compliant with BlackBerry devices
  • Compliant with both leading screen reader software and the DDA requirements
  • 24-hour legally qualified Customer Support Team


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