Despite China’s economic slowdown, investors from the country remain keen on assets in a number of Spanish industries, though political uncertainty means interest is cooling
Portugal’s reputation as a leading destination for Chinese investment will be sustained in the coming years, though the type of assets acquired is expected to change, according to Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira partner Gonç
The scrapping of plans to privatise public transport and the reinstatement of public sector salaries means investors are exercising caution
The economic crisis led to a raft of business-friendly economic policies being introduced in Portugal that have created new opportunities for foreign investors, including those from China, according to Joana Andrade Correia, partner at Raposo
With competition intensifying, and greater commoditisation of services, making compliance a profitable area of practice is, for some firms, increasingly hard work
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Portugal need to bring about a change of mindset in their companies and embrace the concept of being fully compliant, according to Paulo de Sá e Cunha, partner
Clients need to be able to demonstrate that they have a programme that meets the specific needs of their company
