What uLaw does

uLaw is a Brussels-based legal technology company operating a two-sided online marketplace that connects individuals, SMEs, corporates, and public-sector bodies in Belgium with vetted lawyers across all major areas of law (corporate, commercial, family, tax, real estate, intellectual property, and litigation). Founded in 2018 and incorporated as uLaw SRL, the company runs a self-serve platform at ulaw.be where clients describe their legal needs and receive competing proposals from lawyers, select counsel transparently, and manage the engagement through structured milestones, real-time case tracking, and integrated invoicing. The platform is free for clients and monetizes through undisclosed module-based monthly subscriptions paid by lawyer users, with payments remitted to lawyers within 30 days of milestone approval. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via a multilingual (French, Dutch, English) web and mobile interface, supplemented by a partner ecosystem that includes Beci (Brussels Chamber of Commerce), Immopass, Digital Attraxion, Beelance, ProUnity, Centre des Indépendants, and Réseau Entreprendre Bruxelles, which channel SME, freelancer, real estate, and public-procurement demand into the platform. Operations are explicitly limited to Belgium per the Terms of Service, with no disclosed institutional funding, headcount, or revenue.

Name

uLaw

Legal name

uLaw SRL

Website

https://ulaw.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

uLaw is a Brussels-based legal marketplace platform that connects Belgian individuals, SMEs, corporates, and public-sector bodies with vetted lawyers via free client access and paid lawyer subscriptions, featuring milestone-based case management, anonymous bidding, and integrated billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services Marketplace

NAICS

Other Legal Services (54119), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Litigation & Dispute Resolution (BPAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Litigation Support & Expert Witness Services (BPAHALAG)

Keywords

• Legal services marketplace
• Lawyer matching platform
• Legal case management
• Lawyer subscription platform
• Online legal procurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Lawyer Subscription Fees: uLaw charges lawyers a monthly subscription fee for access to the platform, client acquisition tools, case management features, and billing infrastructure. Registration is free for clients. The platform is not a lead-generation or referral-fee model; uLaw does not receive commissions on client-lawyer transactions.
2. Platform Administration Services: Fees for platform administration services including client payment processing, milestone management, and invoice generation through the uLaw interface.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

uLaw operates a web-based legal services marketplace in Belgium that connects clients (businesses, individuals, and public entities) seeking legal assistance with vetted lawyers. Clients describe their legal needs, receive competitive proposals from lawyers, and manage cases through an encrypted platform featuring milestone-based project management, real-time case tracking, anonymous bidding, and integrated billing. The service is free for clients; lawyers pay monthly subscription fees for access to client acquisition tools and case management features.

Product overview

uLaw is a single unified platform (not a modular architecture) that connects clients with lawyers in Belgium. The core offering consists of the main uLaw Platform for finding and managing lawyers, supplemented by the uLaw for Lawyers workspace for legal professionals. Key integrated features include the Milestone-Based Work Management system for transparent case tracking, the Lawyer Rating & Referencing System for quality assurance, the Anonymous Bidding System for confidential client requests, the Billing & Invoicing System for fee management, and the Conciliation Program for dispute resolution. The platform also offers a Mobile Application for on-the-go access and a Library of Legal Guides & Templates for user education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• uLaw Platform A free online platform for clients to describe legal needs, receive competing offers from verified lawyers, compare profiles transparently, and manage cases through a secure encrypted interface. Designed for businesses, individuals, and public procurement entities seeking legal services in Belgium.
• uLaw for Lawyers A subscription-based workspace for lawyers to manage profiles, receive case invitations, track time through timesheets, handle billing, and collaborate with other lawyers while maintaining control over client visibility. Lawyers pay monthly subscription fees based on selected modules.
• uLaw Mobile Application A mobile application providing platform access on the go, allowing clients to manage legal matters and lawyers to handle cases, billing, and timesheets from mobile devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free platform for clients seeking legal services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ImmopasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartneruLaw is the privileged legal partner of Immopass, the first technical real estate inspection organization offering quality labels for residential and office buildings. Immopass clients can access uLaw's platform to find qualified lawyers for legal aspects of their real estate transactions. Conversely, uLaw lawyers and clients can access Immopass for technical real estate expertise.
• Beci (Brussels Enterprises Commerce & Industry)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeci is the Brussels Chamber of Commerce. uLaw partners with Beci to reach Brussels-based businesses seeking legal services and to connect with member lawyers on the platform.
• Digital AttraxionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital Attraxion helps digital startups accelerate growth through funding, coaching, and project support. They refer startup clients to uLaw for legal needs.
• Centre des IndépendantsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentre des Indépendants provides payroll administration services for employers. Partnership enables cross-referrals between payroll and legal service needs.
• Réseau Entreprendre BruxellesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRéseau Entreprendre Bruxelles is an ASBL supporting entrepreneurs through peer mentoring. uLaw provides legal resources and lawyer access for member entrepreneurs.
• ProUnityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProUnity helps companies manage external collaborators on a single platform. Partnership facilitates referrals for legal services related to freelancer and contractor engagements.
• BeelanceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeelance is a platform connecting tech freelancers with companies. Partnership enables referrals for legal services related to freelance engagements and employment matters.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rocket Lawyer: Global online legal services platform offering document templates, attorney consultations, and subscription legal services. Operates at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint; provides a useful comparison point for uLaw's potential expansion path.
• LegalZoom: Large US-headquartered online legal services platform offering business formation, legal documents, and attorney consultations. Comparable marketplace-plus-self-serve model and category-defining incumbent reference point.

Direct peers

• Legalstart.fr: French online legal services platform offering business creation, contract templates, and lawyer matching. Comparable marketplace model for SME clients seeking affordable legal services.
• LegalPlace: French online legal services marketplace connecting clients with lawyers for fixed-fee legal products (contracts, company formation, family). Closest direct peer to uLaw in terms of two-sided marketplace model, fixed-fee/milestone pricing, and self-serve onboarding.
• Captain Contrat: French legaltech platform that connects businesses with lawyers for contract drafting, business law, and employment matters via fixed-price offers. Same core model as uLaw — competitive bidding, lawyer marketplace, transparent pricing.

Emerging players

• Tomorro: French legaltech for contract drafting, negotiation, and management. Targets SME legal teams similarly to uLaw's business clients; an emerging alternative for the same procurement budget though operating in a different functional slice (contract lifecycle vs. lawyer marketplace).
• Hyperlex: French legaltech offering AI-powered contract management and lifecycle tools for in-house legal teams. Adjacent category (CLM) but addresses the same corporate client base uLaw targets; potential partner or competitive threat if it expands into outside-counsel marketplaces.

Regional players

• Avocats.be: Official directory of the Ordre des barreaux francophones et germanophone (Belgian French/German-speaking Bar). Represents the incumbent lawyer-discovery channel in Belgium; uLaw competes against this free, bar-endorsed alternative for client attention.

Others

• ProUnity: Belgian platform for managing external collaborators and freelancers, also a listed uLaw partner. Not a direct legal competitor, but an adjacent professional-services marketplace operating in the same Belgian ecosystem with comparable B2B GTM motion.
• Beelance: Belgian platform connecting tech freelancers with companies and a listed uLaw partner. Comparable as a Belgian two-sided professional services marketplace, but for freelance work rather than legal services; useful comparable for unit economics of Belgian PLG marketplaces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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