Arbitration is becoming an increasingly popular method for resolving disputes in Portugal and is consequently becoming a bigger source of revenue for law firms says PLMJ partner Pedro Metello de Nápoles.
Increased liquidity in the financial markets means borrowers are taking the opportunity to refinance and reduce the price of debt, says Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer partner Ana López.
The rapid pace of change in tax law means clients are relying on their legal advisers to navigate what is a potential minefield, says Deloitte Legal partner Brian Leonard.
Consumers in Portugal are more aware of their rights and are consequently more willing to sue banks, says Alexandra Nascimento Correia, partner at Abreu Advogados
Economics is becoming an increasingly important factor in the application of competition law, explains Allen & Overy partner Antonio Martínez.
Las empresas medianas para su financiación optan ya por acceder a los mercados de capitales emitiendo bonos, o por recibir financiación de fondos de deuda o por buscar inversores no financieros en los
La posibilidad de soluciones “a medida” y mayor flexibilidad ha despertado en las empresas un mayor interés por soluciones de financiación alternativa, afirma Beltrán Gómez de Zayas, PwC Tax and Legal
Large transactions are taking place in the Spanish telecoms, healthcare and real estate sectors, and this is creating significant opportunities for law firms, says Latham & Watkins partner José Antonio Sánchez Dafos.
Defending financial sector clients against class actions can be a challenge for law firms in that legal teams have to be organised to handle hundreds of claims in a cost effective way, says Caiado Guerreiro
