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LexisNexis

United States

LexisNexis is a global provider of legal research, news, business information and analytics, part of RELX. For M&A work it supports legal research (Lexis+), company research (Lexis Company Profiles) and enhanced due diligence via Nexis Diligence+, which screens companies and individuals against 36,000+ news sources, sanctions and PEP lists, beneficial ownership data and public records. Its tools are widely used by law firms, corporates and financial institutions for reputational, compliance and background due diligence.

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Key features

  • Legal research across case law, statutes and secondary sources
  • Enhanced due diligence on companies and individuals (Nexis Diligence+)
  • Sanctions, PEP and watchlist screening (2.5M+ profiles)
  • AI-driven negative news summarization
  • Entity relationship and beneficial ownership mapping
  • Automated, audit-ready due diligence reports
  • Real-time risk monitoring and alerts

AI capabilities

Offers generative AI legal research assistants (Lexis+ AI) and AI-driven negative news summarization and risk review in Nexis Diligence+.

What Makes LexisNexis Different

Key differentiators highlighted by the vendor.

  1. Vast archive of news, legal and public records
  2. Integrated sanctions, PEP and UBO screening
  3. Part of RELX with global content licensing

Key facts

Year founded
1970
Pricing
Subscriptions typically priced per user and content package. Lexis research plans for law firms start around 114 USD/month per seat (Essential) and 257–324 USD/month for enhanced/professional packages.
Deal stage
Diligence
Target market
Legal · Corporate M&A · Investment Banking · M&A Advisory · Private Equity

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