The AI Paradox in M&A: The Review Squeeze

Discover how U.S. and U.K. firms are adopting AI – and the surprising ways it’s increasing strain on some employees.

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Is AI Delivering the Productivity Gains that M&A Firms Expect?

AI adoption is at an all-time high. As junior teams use it to ramp up their output, firms are optimistic that AI will accelerate their deal cycles. However, that increased junior productivity means more pressure on those who must review these documents and make them client ready.

In this report, you’ll discover why AI is accelerating junior output but failing to ease senior workloads. And uncover the root cause of this challenge: a persistent lack of trust in AI-enabled outputs.

We cover key blockers preventing AI from delivering on its promise of smarter, faster quality assurance, including:

  • Disconnected tools that are slowing down workflows
  • Low confidence in AI accuracy, which erodes trust
  • Concerns about client-facing errors, which are increasing review time

See how your peers are approaching AI, and learn how to address the review bottleneck – so your firm can make AI-accelerated deals a reality.

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