June 2011

Welcome to the June Iberian Lawyer email alert,

bringing insight and analysis for lawyers who advise international business interests in Spain and Portugal as well as the increasingly global interests of Iberian businesses around the world.
Sincerely,

Scott Appleton
Editor
Iberian Lawyer 

News

CaixaBank, Bankia and Banca Cívica listings set to test market appetite
This summer will prove a significant test of confidence in Spain’s capital markets and particularly the restructuring of the country’s financial sector 
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State and corporate fundraising powered by energy asset sales
Spanish and Spanish and Portuguese Governments are generating revenue from the energy sector as companies themselves look to Latin America to fuel new growth.
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Agenda Africa: investing in Angola 2011
Join some of the world’s leading advisers on Angola for an interactive debate on the opportunities and challenges ahead.

When: July 19th, 2011

Where: London

Participation is by invitation only. Book your place before July 13th to obtain the early-bird discount.

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Analysis

Madrid Annual Report 2011: Unlocking the practice puzzle
The Madrid legal market is a barometer of the Spanish economy. If the country does well so do the capital’s law firms. Spain may be in many senses federal but the Capital remains the focus of much of the country’s corporate, finance and commercial activity. The city’s law firms are therefore acutely aware of the prevailing economic challenges and looking to adjust their operations accordingly.
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Client view

Hospital Clínic de Barcelona: Adding value by delegation
The cutting-edge medical research undertaken by the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona is matched by the innovative approaches being taken to managing its legal issues.
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