VCA has formalised the adoption of Harvey, a leading artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for the legal sector and currently used by major international law firms.
VCA is a pioneer among niche firms in the integration of advanced AI tools. While VCA wasn’t in a position to be an early adopter since Harvey was launched with the US market in sight, VCA became a fast follower since Harvey became more European-friendly and integrated Portuguese sources in late 2025.
Harvey supports legal professionals in research, document analysis and drafting processes, enabling greater efficiency and enhanced depth of analysis across complex matters. The platform also allows structured integration with internal systems and reinforces information governance standards.
According to João Valadas Coriel, Managing Partner of VCA:
“I want VCA to use cutting-edge tech and to be on the front line of the AI revolution. Harvey is the best in the market – I wouldn’t go for lesser solutions. We struck a great deal with Harvey; immersive training of our team is part of the deal, and everyone is enthusiastic about it. This tool has so much capacity and constant updates, you need to focus on making the most out of Harvey.
In the end, this sizeable investment is about client satisfaction. We can deliver better and faster outcomes, but we cannot do it without our outstanding professionals. Using Harvey properly is like driving a racing car…
The human factor is even more present; Harvey just magnifies our creativity and experience”
This investment forms part of VCA’s broader commitment to innovation and operational excellence, ensuring the firm remains at the vanguard of the evolving international standards while increasing the highest levels of professional rigour and client focus.
