Portuguese law firms should aim to enhance their links with Brazilian firms, according to Gonçalo da Cunha, partner at FCB&A in Lisbon.
Misunderstandings about the terms of international trade can be exploited by some operators who do not act in good faith, so contracts that clarify responsibilities are vital
Mozambique’s landmark discovery of natural gas five years ago put the African country on the radar, though the industry is still in its infancy, its potential is huge
“Culture is a big aspect of compliance,” according to María Hernández, a partner at Eversheds Nicea in Madrid. “Compliance is increasingly an international and cross-border consideration so it is not always enough just
Explaining the practical issues associated with opening businesses in new territories can be problematic because procedures may differ from the norm
The improving US economy has led to a surge of interest from European and Latin American investors, with M&A, finance, and infrastructure-related work growing significantly
The Portuguese economy will start to expand again as foreign investors step up their interest in the country, according to PLMJ partner Nuno da Cunha Barnabé.
Financial sector clients from China are establishing offices in Spain, while, in the agribusiness sector, Chinese clients are keen to acquire Spanish companies
The energy, infrastructure, finance and TMT sectors in Angola and Mozambique currently offer the most promising international opportunities for Portuguese firms, according to Vieira de Almeida (VdA) international relations manager João Mayer Moreira.
With Spanish clients increasingly active in countries such as Saudi Arabia due to major construction projects, law firms in the region need an in-depth understanding of local culture
