Recognition highlights the growing impact of Libra by Wolters Kluwer and its vision for trusted legal AI
Viktor von Essen, Co-Founder and CEO of Libra by Wolters Kluwer, has been named Legal Tech Person of the Year 2026 at this year’s German Legal Tech Awards. The award was presented by the German Legal Tech Association and recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to advancing innovation in the legal sector.
The recognition marks another milestone in the rapid growth of Libra by Wolters Kluwer, the AI-powered legal workspace designed to help legal professionals work more efficiently, confidently, and effectively. Founded by Viktor von Essen in 2023, Libra was built on a simple principle: legal AI should be created by lawyers, for lawyers, with a deep understanding of legal work and the professional responsibilities that come with it.
Since joining Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory in late 2025, Libra has expanded rapidly across Europe and is becoming an increasingly important part of the company's strategy to combine trusted legal content, advanced AI capabilities, and connected workflows. Under Viktor von Essen's leadership, the business has focused on helping legal professionals integrate AI into their daily work in a way that supports quality, transparency, and professional judgment.
"While I am honored to receive this award, it is really a reflection of what an incredible team has built together," said Viktor von Essen. "From the very beginning, our goal has been to create technology that genuinely supports legal professionals in their work. The progress we have made would not have been possible without the dedication of the entire team at Libra and Wolters Kluwer, and the trust of our customers and partners."
The award comes at a time when legal AI is entering a new phase of maturity. As adoption accelerates across law firms and corporate legal departments, the focus is increasingly shifting from experimentation to accountability. Legal professionals are looking not only for productivity gains, but also for solutions that provide transparency, trusted sources, strong governance, and seamless integration into existing workflows. These principles continue to guide the development of Libra by Wolters Kluwer and the broader legal technology ecosystem being built by Wolters Kluwer.
Today, Libra helps legal professionals access legal knowledge, conduct research, analyze information, and work more efficiently within their existing processes. The platform combines AI capabilities with authoritative legal content and workflow integration, reflecting Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory's long-standing commitment to delivering trusted information and expert solutions for legal professionals.
Congratulations to Viktor and the entire team on this achievement.