The ascent of AI tools in legal practice has been met with both excitement and caution. Carlos Eduardo Coelho, head of innovation at the Portuguese law firm Morais Leitão, is taking a measured approach as he navigates this technological shift. Coelho, who has recently tested the Chinese AI tool DeepSeek, remains skeptical about its impact on the legal sector.
As the director of innovation, Coelho is responsible for spearheading the firm’s transition to a multidisciplinary establishment with the inclusion of a technology arm. This new venture is focused on delivering services such as automation, artificial intelligence, and due diligence tools to enhance client offerings.
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