docQbot (合通) is a Beijing-based legal tech company founded in 2019 by Robert Lewis, specializing in AI-powered cross-border contract creation for China business. Creates bilingual (Chinese/English) customized draft contracts using AI and HotDocs document assembly technology. Partnered with LegalSifter (first US/China legal AI partnership, 2019). Backed by Zhong Lun (major Chinese law firm) and supported by Beijing officials. Featured on Artificial Lawyer, The Lawyer, China Business Law Journal, Iberian Lawyer (PLMJ partnership). Powers contract drafting for international companies doing business with Chinese entities. Also part of SIPAC network (global China desks). Unfunded per Tracxn. Niche focus: cross-border China contract automation.
Company Info
- Founded: 2019
- Founder: Robert Lewis
- HQ: Beijing, China
- Sector: Cross-border China contract automation
What We Haven’t Verified
- Current operational status (last press from 2019-2021)
- Pricing and customer count
- LegalSifter partnership status (LegalSifter was acquired)
- No independent reviews
Workflows
Based on practitioner evidence, docQbot is used in these workflows:
What practitioners struggle with
Real frustrations from legal professionals — the problems docQbot addresses (or should address). Sourced from practitioner reviews, Reddit threads, and case studies.
NDAs and routine contracts take 3-7 days because every single one routes through legal — no self-service for standard terms
Small firm creates the same lease, will, motion to dismiss, or discovery request from scratch every time — no forms library, no document automation, and setting up templates in most PM tools requires a consultant
Where it fits in your workflow
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