The Cape Verde financial sector has evolved significantly in only a few decades to emerge as a dynamic regional centre, says Julio Martins Junior, of Lisbon-based Raposo Bernardo & Associados.
It is common ground that an arbitration clause generally binds only the signatories to the agreement, reflecting the fact that arbitration is consensual in nature. There are, however, exceptions to this rule, for example, where
The possibility of creating new specialised courts for disputes relating to intellectual property has been recently approved by the Portuguese Parliament.
Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become increasingly important given that courts are often unable to protect private interests in a satisfactory manner. This article is the first in a series on ADR and deals with
As Jazztel’s new Legal and Regulatory Director, and as the President of the Spanish telecoms industry association (ASTEL), Antonio García, is confident that his legal team can not only help progress the company’
At a time of high demand among both corporations and law firms for labour and employment expertise, Iñigo Sagardoy, managing partner of Sagardoy Abogados, remains confident that his firm will continue to remain at
Lawyers new emphasis on projects and finance With concerns about the continuing dynamism of the world economy, in line with the prolonged fall-out of the global credit crunch, there is now more open comment among
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is a business trend that no listed international company can ignore. A result of globalisation, it encompasses environmental, social and governance issues and goes beyond the relatively limited, and unharmonised, remits
Authorities placing increasing importance on business structures
The enactment in May 2008 of new antiabusive tax planning legislation establishes enhanced communication, information and clarification duties towards the Portuguese tax authorities, says Tiago Marreiros Moreira, tax partner at Vieira de Almeida & Associados.
