Managing partners of some of Ireland’s top firms tell Ben Haugh about the biggest legal challenges that businesses should be aware of this year

INNOVATION

We are committed to making thoughtful technology investments that impact not only the delivery of client services, but also our internal operations.

We have made several technology investments that have provided material benefits to our clients, including evaluating and leveraging AI tools to increase efficiencies associated with our legal services.

Clark Hill has leveraged eDiscovery tools for some time that include AI functionalities such as concept clustering, active learning, and sentiment analysis.

CHALLENGES

Undoubtedly, one of the biggest challenges facing clients is the uncertainty companies are facing in doing business in the US following the re-election of President Trump.

Potential legislative changes, tax increases, trade tariffs and the market volatility all present challenges — and opportunities — to global businesses.

As an international law firm, Clark Hill is uniquely placed to work with clients and companies to help navigate the legal and economic landscape in the US, working with our partners in the Clark Hill offices across North America.

OUTLOOK

Law firms have evolved beyond the basic services of legal counsel and now must provide a full-service offering that helps companies and investors grow and scale business.

Ireland is ranked as the sixth largest foreign direct investor in the US and Irish businesses employ hundreds of thousands across the United States, spanning industries from technology to pharmaceuticals.

In February, the firm announced the launch of Clark Hill Economics (CHE), an ‘in-house’ economic consulting group offering global client solutions such as economic impact reports, project feasibility analysis, macroeconomic forecasting and international geopolitical analysis.