Due to the incremental liabilities companies now face, the traditional method for reviewing, negotiating and protecting a purchaser in an M&A transaction has needed to be updated, according to Cecilia Pastor, partner at Baker & McKenzie Madrid and head of the corporate compliance department. These potential liabilities include fines, enforcement actions, the cost of clean-up […]
When establishing a compliance programme, companies need to determine the risks that apply in their sector and consider the jurisdictions in which they operate
EY Abogados is planning significant expansion in the coming years, but are its ambitions to be recognised as a multi-disciplinary firm realistic?
Often when people think of corruption they think of it as a problem of emerging markets; however, a recent study by the European Union (Special Eurobarometer 397 on Corruption) showed that corruption is considered to be
“Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in smaller law firms, comprised of high quality lawyers who were for one circumstance or another laid off by larger firms during the recession, or
Doubts remain about whether Madrid authorities will take away the Government´s status as a privileged creditor
Attitudes to mining in Spain have changed considerably, according to Lener director associate Antonio García.
The Madrid economy is taking off, according to Uría Menéndez managing partner Luis de Carlos, who anticipates a sustained period of growth over the next two years.
Is the crisis over? Yes, say some lawyers who point to an increase in foreign investment in Spain and more M&A activity as evidence of an economy in recovery. Indeed, it is true
