The announcement comes amid sustained growth across the UK legal sector. Recent analysis by PwC values the market at about £40 billion in 2024, with steady expansion forecast over the next five years. Investment in legal-technology is rising at the same time. LawtechUK reports that firms raised £116.6 million in the first half of 2025, almost matching the total raised in 2024.

Against this backdrop, AttiFin, which is backed by the founders of Scrumconnect, draws on Scrumconnect’s experience in the criminal justice system, including its work with His Majesty's Courts & Tribunals Service and the Ministry of Justice on national programmes such as Common Platform. That background has influenced AttiFin’s focus on developing AI technology that reflects the nuances of UK law.

Building on this foundation, the multi million pound investment will accelerate AttiFin’s development and underpin a significant period of job creation. Over the next year the company will create and recruit 25 new technical roles across AI engineering, platform engineering and data expertise, together with additional specialist commercial positions in business development, marketing and legal subject-matter research. This expansion in talent – which will extend beyond the initial 25 roles as AttiFin grows –  is fundamental to delivering the resilience, safety and trust that enterprise buyers expect from a technology platform to be used in a legal environment.

AttiFin also confirmed a relocation from its current London base to Newcastle. The decision follows an internal review by the company of the UK market and availability of key skills. This identified Newcastle as a strong base for long-term growth, supported by a deepening pool of AI expertise, respected universities and a substantial cluster of legal-service providers operating nationally and internationally. The move reinforces AttiFin’s commitment to demonstrating that high-tech innovation can thrive outside the South East and that regional ecosystems can support the creation of enterprise-grade technology.

AttiFin Founder and CEO, Shilpa Kaluti, says: “This investment gives us the momentum we need as we move towards launch. Our priority is to build a platform that meets the expectations of legal professionals who work with complex UK-specific legislation every day. They want tools that are reliable, trustworthy and ready for real-case use.

“Basing AttiFin in Newcastle reflects our belief in the capability across the North East and shows that innovative technology companies do not need to be centred solely in London and the South East.”

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