Lisbon’s law firms demonstrated impressive resilience during the crisis, but while the economic outlook is considerably brighter, managing partners must now guide their firms through unchartered waters
A healthier-looking domestic market means law firms will be reallocating their resources away from Lusophone Africa and towards opportunities in Portugal
Portugal has seen the return of significant foreign investment – from countries including France Brazil, the US and China, in particular – following the recent slump in oil prices, says Rodrigo Almeida Dias, partner at FCB&
Law firms that manage mergers and lateral hires in the most effective way – by adapting their culture and preparing their staff for change – are the ones that will flourish
Small and mid-sized law firms in Lisbon are developing strong expertise in niche industries in an attempt to tap into markets that have been neglected by larger outfits, according to Paulo de Moura Marques, founding
Controversial proposals to permit multi-disciplinary practices would alter market dynamics and put pressure on smaller law firms in particular
With GDP growth of 1.7 per cent expected in each of the next three years, an economic resurgence will be felt not only in Portugal´s capital, but also elsewhere in the country
The markets were relatively unaffected by the recent Portuguese elections, but there are concerns that with the government lacking a majority, privatisations and concessions could be delayed
Portugal’s attractiveness to investors is increasing as it is viewed as a market that can bring greater stability to their portfolios, says Jorge Bleck, a corporate and M&A partner at Vieira de
