María Echeverría-Torres, Legal and Compliance director at Nokia, is a believer that in-house lawyers should be recognized as true partners and be part of the decision-making inside the company. Echeverría-Torres also reflects on the changes in the job over the last 25 years and what qualities a good in-house lawyer must work on
Eight years ago, José Carles and Carlos Cuesta founded their firm with their vision on how to practice law, always having in mind the best practical solutions and good relations with the client. From the
{tab Presentation} InspiraLAw is an initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, with the purpose to identify the 50 top women in the legal field, both private practice and in house, as chosen by
Herbert Smith Freehills opened its Spanish office 10 years ago. During this time, the international firm, which landed in Madrid in June 2009, has managed to establish itself among the top 20 firms in Spain, with a turnover
Francisco Javier Castillo Palacios, lead counsel for Dow Ibérica, Turkey, Russia and CIS, says choosing the right law firm can be problematic, but he adds that the increasing use of technology is making it
In-house lawyers and external counsel can develop fruitful relationships based on trust, humility and commitment, says Citibank Europe’s Isabel Charraz
Uría Menéndez has outperformed most foreign firms in Portugal over the last two decades – Lisbon office managing partner Bernardo Ayala says the firm’s strong and cohesive” partnership, meritocratic “up or out” policy
Broseta managing partner Rosa Vidal has overseen substantial growth at the firm, she says the firm’s sector-focused approach, lateral hiring policy and international strategy have been key factors in the firm’s success
Tabaqueira senior counsel Alexandra Reis says the external law firms she instructs need to be proactive, efficient and concise in their responses
Grupo FerroAtlántica general counsel Clara Cerdán says in-house lawyers face a battle to convince their colleagues in other parts of the business about the value they bring – however, in-house legal departments reduce reputational
