With international investors being drawn to Portugal, there is a concern that recent allegations regarding financial irregularities could affect economic confidence
In recent years, investors in Spain were largely purchasing distressed companies but now they want to become partners in businesses that are flourishing
Private equity funds, international investment firms and financial institutions that previously showed little interest in Portugal are now scoping the market for investment opportunities, according to Nuno Azevedo Neves, partner at ABBC & Associados in
Companies now prefer to use a smaller number of law firms that are able to provide a wider range of expertise – however, clients still put pressure on lawyers to reduce fees
There is a promising pipeline of M&A work for corporate lawyers in Spain, with the real estate sector in particular expected to offer a number of opportunities in the coming year, according to
Chinese investors are buying Portuguese companies with the result that the acquired company may begin using a different legal adviser
The bill to amend the Spanish Companies Act to improve corporate governance introduces major changes that affect directors’ pay. These changes relate to transparency, proportionality and stipulate that pay must adhere to market practices and
The regime for directors´ duties is under review and will be reinforced both from the corporate law duties and criminal law perspectives. In order to improve the corporate governance of Spanish entities, the legislator is
When it comes to corporate crime, companies need to be aware of the best models to ensure compliance and avoid charges, and advisers can help
