Changing client demands mean it is important that law firms have highly coordinated international teams to ensure the success of cross-border deals
Younger lawyers are keen to make use of AI as it means they spend less time doing ‘lousy work’, however such technology will not make the role of lawyers redundant
A Dubai office can serve as a gateway to markets that have not traditionally had strong links with Spain, such as Thailand, Iran and Burma
The role of finance and tax lawyers is changing, with a greater emphasis now being placed on assessing the risks associated with clients’ activities
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Global demand for Spanish infrastructure expertise generating opportunities for lawyers
Spanish infrastructure companies’ expertise is in demand around the world, which represents a major opportunity for law firms capable of managing multinational projects, says Rafael Alonso, managing partner of Squire Patton Boggs’ Madrid office.
Spanish companies and financial institutions are pursuing projects throughout Latin America, with countries in Central America and the Caribbean generating interest despite their smaller size
Portuguese companies are increasingly internationalising their businesses, with Lusophone Africa, Latin America and Spain being among the key target areas, says Ricardo Oliveira, partner at PLMJ.
Angolan government needs to collaborate more with investors as well as make greater efforts to ensure that the country’s legal framework can be trusted
Up to now, law firms in Spain have tended to focus on opening offices in Latin America’s biggest markets, but there are growth opportunities in Central America, particularly in Costa Rica
General counsel face the major challenges of minimising corporate, reputational and economic risks, as well as increasing efficiency and ensuring their organisation is more secure
