27 February 2015

Perception of corruption among lawyers greatest in Portugal, where majority say it is a problem, but also a belief that it is a ´cultural issue´ in Spain. Read more

Law firms position themselves as Chinese investment pours into Iberia

Portugal attracting lion’s share of Iberian investment, but Wanda deals show Spain is catching the eye, with law firms finalising their strategies in order to capitalise on trend. Read more

Freshfields ranked top Iberian M&A firm as deal flow increases

The total value of M&A deals in Spain and Portugal doubled in 2014 – a further increase is expected this year, though imminent elections are causing uncertainty. Read more

Uría advises CaixaBank on Banco BPI bid

Uría Menéndez is advising CaixaBank on its bid to acquire all the outstanding shares it does not already own in Portugal´s Banco BPI. Read more

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General counsel are under intense pressure to do as much work as possible in-house to save money, if law firms want to win instructions they must become increasingly focused. Read more

Tax annual report

Saving your money and your reputation

As public opposition to tax avoidance schemes hardens, companies´ tax structures are coming under increasing scrutiny and could potentially lead to a public relations disaster that could damage their reputation. Read more

The new Directive on competition damages:
a new scenario for damage claims?

Legal update

Competition- Portugal

New competition authority powers used for first time – VdA.
By Miguel Mendes Pereira, Vieira de Almeida
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