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Simmons & Simmons' senior partner is hopeful that AI will push law firms to focus more on output than inputPhoto: Getty Images

Artificial intelligence could help relieve the scourge of burnout among City lawyers, according to one of the UK’s top legal bosses.

“I’m hopeful that AI will be positive for the long-hour culture that has plagued our industry for a long time and the well-being challenges that are associated with that,” said Julian Taylor, senior partner of City law firm Simmons & Simmons.