MACEDO VITORINO is very pleased to announce that it has published its first newsletter using an artificial intelligence tool developed in collaboration with the legal tech startup Key Terms Software using ChatGPT from OpenAI.
The newsletter was first drafted by the Key Terms AI assistant deployed as a Microsoft Word add-in. The text was then reviewed by three lawyers. The total time spent in preparing the news was 60 minutes, including the application of the prompt and the review by three human lawyers. The same work done only by a human would take at least 1 hour and 40 minutes. Productivity gains were 40% in a task of low technical difficulty, although with an overuse of human resources due to the experimental nature of the project. When in full production, time savings will exceed 50% for low complexity tasks and 20 to 30% for higher complexity tasks.
The AI assistant's response contained some errors, particularly in its understanding of the rationale behind this type of law. This lack of understanding led the AI assistant to misinterpret the function of the law generating a wrong output that was corrected by the human lawyers in the loop. To fully grasp the effects of this type of law, the system needed additional information that was not provided, but which legal professionals with basic legal training easily incorporate in their analysis.
This newsletter is the first work product of the HaiLE project, which stands for "Human in the loop AI Legal Experiment", developed in collaboration by MACEDO VITORINO and Key Terms. The purpose of HaiLE is to create AI tools for lawyers and legal professionals.
"We are thrilled about embarking on this first project using AI. This is just a small step that marks the beginning of a long journey" stated António Vitorino, the partner at MACEDO VITORINO overseeing the project. "MACEDO VITORINO has been investing in artificial intelligence for several years; our goal is to spearhead the advancement of legal technology and the integration of AI within the field of law, recognising the essential role of lawyers and other legal professionals in advancing the use of AI" António Vitorino added.
The newsletter we are now publishing clearly states that it was created using AI. We are committed to using AI tools responsibly and transparently and promise to inform our clients and readers about any other publications that we create using AI technology.
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MACEDO VITORINO is pleased to announce the launch of its U.S. Desk. As more U.S. corporations, entrepreneurs, and private investors look to invest in Portugal and in Europe, the U.S. Desk will promote and enhance the firm's legal offering within to U.S. clients. Our U.S. Desk will provide legal support to American businesses, research and scientific institutions and individuals interested in investing in Portugal.
MACEDO VITORINO's U.S. Desk will offer a range of benefits to ensure our American clients receive the highest-quality legal services. Areas of expertise specifically designed for our US clients include corporate, tax, employment, IP, technology and artificial intelligence, as well as in the ESG (environmental, social, and governance) space.
"MACEDO VITORINO's U.S. Desk is designed to unlock business and investment opportunities across the Atlantic. We will offer tailored legal and strategic advice to our U.S. clients, empowering them to confidently explore opportunities in Portugal," stated Guilherme Dray, Partner at MACEDO VITORINO and head of MACEDO VITORINO's U.S. Desk.
MACEDO VITORINO's U.S. Desk reaffirms the firm's commitment to delivering high-quality legal solutions for international investors, with a particular emphasis in the U.S. market. Through this initiative, the firm aims to enhance Portugal's position as a premier investment destination for U.S. businesses and individuals and as a stepping stone for U.S businesses entering in the European market.
“Portugal is an on its own merit an attractive destination for U.S. businesses and individuals. We firmly believe that these challenging times bring never-seen opportunities in energy, artificial intelligence, biotech, pharmaceuticals among many other. Our U.S. Desk aims to give U.S. businesses the legal and strategic expertise necessary to invest in Portugal and scale in Europe" said Antonio Macedo Vitorino, the firm's Managing Partner.
For more information about MACEDO VITORINO and how it can aid American clients, please visit www.macedovitorino.com or contact Natasha Silva at nsilva@macedovitorino.com.
Frederico Vidigal, Senior Associate Lawyer and Coordinator of the Energy group at MACEDO VITORINO, has been honored with the "Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Portugal" award for Mergers and Acquisitions Law (M&A).
Specializing in M&A transactions and energy-related projects, Frederico expertise in license and regulation matters, brings significant expertise to public procurement tenders, allowing advise both national and international companies.
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At the Web Summit in Lisbon, we are partnering with Pihr - Pay Equity Softwareto advance Equal Pay in Portugal.
Our collaboration demonstrates that achieving pay equity goes beyond compliance; paired with MACEDO VITORINO’s legal expertise and PIHR's cutting-edge software, we provide tailored support to help organizations implement pay equity initiatives effectively and in line with Portuguese regulations.
Together, we’re working towards a more transparent and equitable future in the workplace. Join us on this journey!
Today marks Equal Pay Day in Portugal, a fundamental milestone in pursuit a fair society. The gender pay gap in the EU remains a concerning reality, with a difference of approximately 13%.MACEDO VITORINO and Pihr - Pay Equity Software, are introducing a new integrated solution to the Portuguese market, combining technology and legal advisory services to support an effective and fair transition for Portuguese companies.
The new EU Pay Transparency Directive (2023/970, May 10, 2023) arrises at a time of increased social, economic, and political pressure to ensure fairer and more equitable pay practices.
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MACEDO VITORINO's Energy, Banking and Finance, Real Estate & Environment and M&A practices ranked in Best Law Firms 2025 Portugal by Leaders League.
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On November 12th, from 10:00 to 11:00 (PT time), MACEDO VITORINO and Pihr - Pay Equity Software, a Swedish company specializing in pay equity, will host a webinar on the EU Pay Transparency Directive in Portugal.
This Directive marks a significant step in the ongoing effort to address the gender pay gap, a persistent issue affecting companies and organizations across Europe. We will cover various topics, including correcting gender pay disparities within organizations in Portugal.
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Susana Teixeira joins the team at Macedo Vitorino, where she provides support in the areas of Compliance, Corporate Law, Notarial Services, and Customer Experience.
Catarina Figueira and Manuel de Almeida Toledo have been admitted to the bar and promoted to Junior Associates of our firm. Catarina focuses on Labor Law, Corporate Law, and Litigation, while Manuel enhances our expertise in Public Law, particularly in Energy and Telecommunications, and Banking.
Cláudia Mendes Torres has joined our Labor Law team as a Senior Associate and has more than 20 years of experience in Labor Law. Cláudia has a strong academic background, has taught in a Post-graduate Course, is a certified trainer and has participated in several publications. With her expertise, she shall provide legal advice to national and international companies in a wide range of sectors and areas (including, private companies and state-owned enterprises), covering, among others, pre-selection, selection, negotiation and hiring, as well as remuneration and benefits, restructuring, disciplinary procedures, resolution and labor disputes, dismissals and labour audits (Due Diligence).