Students need a combination of legal theory and practical day-to-day experience in a law firm in order to ensure they are fully equipped for success
Novartis’ Leonor Pissarra believes that if mistakes are not highlighted, relationships between clients and their external lawyers can never improve
Having a lawyer who adds value, responds quickly and who offers a high-quality service at a good price, are the most important considerations, says Exterion’s Juan José Hijas Gálvez
A relationship-only approach is increasingly uncommon among clients and is being replaced by a professional, business-driven method of sourcing legal services, says Silvia Hodges Silverstein
Barcelona-based Pintó Ruiz & Del Valle, like many law firms, had to reduce headcount when the crisis hit – however, the firm is now benefitting from an increase in sports work, while also growing some of
Law firms in Spain that survived the crisis have reasons to be cheerful, but they now face new challenges that could require a change in approach to leadership
Acting quickly is vital in fraud investigations in order to ensure evidence is preserved and data is not modified or deleted
Despite calls from Spanish businesses for the government to facilitate greater access to the $2 trillion Islamic finance market, the country’s banking and tax legislation is blocking the way
Most lawyers in Spain and Portugal believe that greater use of data analytics will improve cost management and client retention, though survey indicates the subject is the cause of tension within firms
Portuguese law firm Sérvulo advised ENC Energy on its sale of Gasflow to Capwatt, a company belonging to Sonae Capital.
