April 1, 2025
Managing Director Charlie Warren explores the impact of consumer boycotts on M&A in Southeast Asia in Deal Street Asia’s latest article, Beyond the Buyout.
“There are already heightened ESG, sanctions and integrity risks all across the supply chain particularly in Southeast Asia”, comments Charlie. “There is also the need to assess historical and ongoing consumer sentiment towards brands, how the businesses have addressed previous complaints and grievances, and to measure how well prepared the business is to respond.”
The Future of eDiscovery: Generative AI’s Impact
Generative AI is transforming eDiscovery, reshaping legal document review with greater efficiency and scalability. But as with predictive coding, technology alone is not enough. Human expertise remains essential to ensure accuracy, mitigate bias, and uphold ethical standards.
The 2025 Artificial Intelligence Report, conducted by Secretariat in collaboration with ACEDS, has revealed groundbreaking insights into the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal industry. With a focus on Generative AI (GenAI) and its increasing integration into legal workflows, the survey provides essential data for organizations navigating the future of legal practice and technology. Now in its third year, the report’s research and analysis was once again led by legal AI expert Richard Finkelman in collaboration with ACEDS. This year also marks the first partnership with Secretariat to sponsor this comprehensive study.
Secretariat and ACEDS 2025 Artificial Intelligence Report
We’re excited to announce the launch of our latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) global report in collaboration with ACEDS, providing a critical snapshot of industry sentiment, adoption trends, and the evolving role of AI in legal practice.