Welcome   to the Iberian  Lawyer email alert, bringing insight and analysis for   lawyers who  advise international business interests in Spain and   Portugal as well  as the increasingly global interests of Iberian   businesses around the  world.
Sincerely,
Joanna Lee
Editor
Iberian Lawyer
  
 
 
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| Welcome to the Iberian Lawyer email alert, bringing insight and analysis for lawyers who advise on international business interests in Spain and Portugal as well as the increasingly global interests of Iberian businesses around the world.   Best Joanna Lee Editor Iberian Lawyer  
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| Potential for a Portuguese ‘development bank’ to stimulate economy Government´s intent to create financial institution based on German KfW model is met with questions. Read more
  Brazil refusing to open its doorsAs the OAB gives its final ruling, Iberian law firms with alliances or offices in the country could be guilty by association. Read more
 Judges under scrutiny following unacceptable court delays The introduction of a new Civil Procedure Code in Portugal is designed to end huge court backlogs and address key challenges in the country’s litigation system.  Read more
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| In-House Club                                                                                     In Association with: PLMJ    General Counsel and Heads of Legal examine the strategic opportunities arising from the current Portuguese tax reforms and discuss the tools to aid in successful outcomes  Where: Lisbon   When: January 30th, 2013
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| M&A and Corporate ReportThe changing face of M&A
 The big money transactions of the past years have disappeared, and the market has undergone a kind of metamorphosis that is ringing alarm bells through Iberia. But caution is advised before panicking – what may well emerge is a new form of M&A that is no less profitable, if you are prepared to adapt with it. Read more |  |  
 
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| Client View Being a part of the compliance solutionThe key to compliance is to ensure you take a serious and preventive approach, says Juan Jorge Gili.
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| Energy – España Short selling: New measure in Spain By Alejandro HurtadoSJ Berwin Read more
 | Securities – Portugal Hydropower: Recent developments in Portugal. By Carla Martins Branco pbbr – Sociedade de Advogados Read more |  
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