by ilaria iaquinta The last and first months of the year always have at least one thing in common: they represent the time for analysis. We feel like we are entering a new phase of our personal and professional lives, every time something ends and begins. These are periods which are harbingers of good resolutions, […]
by ilaria iaquinta Whether resulting from the far-sightedness of leaders or from necessity, innovation is also permeating the legal profession. The choice for lawyers is to ride the wave or be swept away by it. They can either wait for the drivers of change to come from above or they can develop an open mindset […]
The judges of England and Wales are of the highest calibre, and are experienced in dealing with commercial disputes that have an international dimension, says Simon Davis
Does size matter? With Iberia´s law firms announcing their annual results, the jury is split – for some firms size is important while for others small is beautiful.
While cutting-edge technology can help companies make profits more quickly, an ‘innovative mindset’ can help in-house legal departments attract the best talent, says Francisco Javier Castillo Palacios
Clients value teamwork very highly but this is hampered when there is pressure on lawyers to meet individual billing targets, says Alejandro Ortiz
Judicial resistance to arbitration has subsided, and it is also a subject that is now popular with academics and students alike, says Bernardo M. Cremades
Law firms should help their professionals to focus on common goals, create spaces for them to collaborate and incentivise lateral thinking, says Fernando Vives
Slaves are being sold in Libya, while people are also enduring forced labour, prostitution and the forced removal of organs – lawyers must act to help the victims of such crimes
To find the ideal partner, law firms need to be clear about where they are going. A simple business review – covering people, finances, competitors and clients – will set you on the right path