What new pressures are you facing from the business as expectations for legal to act as a strategic partner continue to grow?

We are facing increased pressure to guarantee more agility according to the business needs, simplifying governance procedures while maintaining appropriate controls and safety in transactions. Because of that, the legal team has been challenged to seek new solutions — whether through creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, or by leveraging innovative tools and artificial intelligence.

What strategies has your legal team adopted to manage disputes and mitigate risks in Brazil’s dynamic business environment?

The best way to operate in Brazil’s dynamic business environment is by strengthening partnerships. We work very closely with our internal teams, which are able to collaborate and provide valuable insights that contribute to the success of litigation strategies, while also maintaining constant collaboration with the external law firms that advise us. These disputes themselves become a source of information, feeding into updated and dynamic preventive measures – creating a cycle that continuously reinforces our risk management approach.