At the recent Madrid event to celebrate the InspiraLAw Top 50 Women List – which recognised women serving as inspiration to the younger generation of female lawyers – some of the attendees were asked what would be their advice to women beginning a career in the legal profession
Huawei Portugal’s Andreia Collard says the ‘attitude’ of the external lawyer who is the main point of contact is important as it is key to fostering a good relationship
At a time when the promotion of women lawyers in the legal sector is becoming key to the future commercial success of law firms, the Iberian Lawyer InspiraLAw Top 50 Women List recognises those that are
Urbaser’s Santiago Sainz de Baranda y Casado says his company’s preference is for law firms with an office in Spain as well as in the foreign jurisdictions in which it operates
The profile of Osborne Clarke Spain is growing – the last year saw double-digit growth in revenue, lateral hires and the opening of a new office, but the political situation in Catalonia is causing concern at
Competition enforcement in Spain has weakened due to uncertainty surrounding the country’s competition authority, though it has increased significantly in Portugal – meanwhile, the EU directive on antitrust damages will make clients less likely to
The consequences of infringing competition law are becoming more serious, while there is increasing awareness of the possibility of claiming damages for such infringements
Actions for damages related to cartels are a major concern for clients as competition authorities step up the fight against such infringements, says Carlos Vérgez, head of competition at Broseta in Madrid.
Law firms find it difficult to provide conclusive advice to clients due to the many ‘grey areas’ in competition law – however, such rules ensure companies are held to account and stop market abuse
