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The legal sector approaches 2026 with cautious optimism, supported by political stability, foreign investment, and increased transactional activity, particularly in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and corporate restructurings.
In an opinion article for Jornal Económico, Domingos Cruz, Managing Partner of CCA Law Firm, analyses the main trends expected to shape the coming year, noting that the anticipated growth will be accompanied by greater demands, competitive pressure, and the need for structural adaptation by law firms.
Among the main drivers of change, Domingos highlights the acceleration of digitalisation, the growing impact of artificial intelligence, challenges to the traditional billable hour model, pressure on talent retention, and the emergence of hybrid models combining legal practice, technology, and consultancy.
The Managing Partner of CCA also identifies a cycle of selective growth in the market: there will be room for new operations and specialised projects, but also for mergers, consolidation, and the entry of external capital, in a sector that is increasingly sophisticated and integrated into international flows.
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