Dealmaking in the Land of 80 Million Lawsuits
AI is reshaping Brazil’s M&A and legal services.
In this episode of The Dealist podcast, Gustavo Rugani and Savio Andrade of Machado Meyer Advogados share how the Brazil-based firm’s early adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated its digital transformation. In a country with a highly litigious culture — it’s home to more than 80 million lawsuits — AI and legal tech have become essential tools for sifting through vast amounts of data, automating routine tasks and driving efficiency.
Listen to learn how their firm is:
- Building digital-first cultures that balance efficiency with safety, security and client trust
- Turning massive amounts of publicly available data into actionable insights during M&A target research and due diligence
- Using AI to automate repetitive, billable-hour tasks like document review and corporate minutes
- Freeing up time to focus on strategic work, innovation and deeper client relationships
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Further reading
The Dynamics of Due Diligence, a report produced in association with Mergermarket and The M&A Research Centre (MARC), explores the reasons behind the ever-expanding due diligence period in the past decade and reveals why those deals that have a “medium” duration in terms of timing are the most likely to succeed. Download here.
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