Among the characteristics Noble Fortune looks for in lawyers is proactivity as well as being well-informed about issues affecting the company’s business, says general counsel Pedro de Melo
Of all the leading law firms in Spain, Pérez-Llorca reported the largest growth in revenue in the last year – managing partner Pedro Pérez-Llorca says this is due to having “good people” and providing
InspiraLAw by Iberian Lawyer is an initiative that aims to inspire and promote women lawyers in Spain and Portugal
The real estate, tourism and technology sectors are generating considerable work for Lisbon lawyers, but it is unlikely that more new players will enter the legal market, says João Caiado Guerreiro, partner at Caiado
Confidence in the country is being restored, though there could well be an increase in real estate tax rates in the near future
Investors from Asia and the US are generating increased demand for legal services in Portugal, while uncertainty caused by Brexit is also presenting opportunities for lawyers, says Pedro Rebelo de Sousa, managing partner at SRS
Personal relationships are still critical in Portugal, “which is yet to see a panel-driven approach from most domestic clients”
Some mid-sized Portuguese law firms will be forced to merge in order to remain competitive in the market, according to CCA Ontier managing partner Domingos Cruz.
Law firms need to adapt to the cultural shift brought about by a new generation of lawyers – this involves implementing new business models that align with this change of mentality
Following a decade of turbulence, Lisbon’s commercial legal market is entering a welcome period of stability. Despite the relatively benign conditions, most lawyers acknowledge that by standing still they will effectively be moving backwards
