Mergers and acquisitions in Latin America

13 Mar - 15 Mar 2024

Session information

Plenary session: Artificial intelligence in the M&A process: contracts preparation, due diligence and responsibility for lawyers using AI

Wednesday 13 March (1500 - 1630)

Description

This engaging breakout session delves into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Attendees will gain valuable insights into key aspects of AI's impact on the M&A process including: 

  • contracts preparation: learn how AI streamlines and enhances the contract drafting and review process in M&A transactions, increasing efficiency and accuracy, and reducing the risk of errors;
  • due diligence: explore the power of AI-driven due diligence tools that enable comprehensive analysis and identification of risks and opportunities, revolutionising the due diligence phase of M&A; and
  • responsibility for lawyers using AI: discuss the ethical and professional considerations surrounding the use of AI in M&A, including the evolving roles and responsibilities of lawyers in leveraging these advanced technologies.


Join us for a dynamic discussion that will shed light on how AI is reshaping the landscape of M&A, making it smarter, faster and more effective, while also addressing the ethical and legal implications of this transformative technology.

Session / Workshop Chair(s)

Adriana Castro BLP, San Jose, Costa Rica; Co-Chair, Young Lawyers’ Committee
Juan Manuel Marchan Perez Bustamante & Ponce, Quito, Ecuador; Co-Chair, Poverty and Social Development Committee

Speakers

Matthew Berlin ArentFox Schiff LLP, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Diego Carrion Cuatrecasas, Lima, Peru
Daniel Cerqueira Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York, New York, USA
Adam Nguyen Ebrevia, Miami, Florida, USA