New research shows that the associates in law firms in Spain and Portugal want law firm leaders to be more transparent and better communicators
As forecasts for growth in Angola and Mozambique are revised down, Portuguese lawyers say domestic market will provide biggest source of growth
Iberian law firms’ sports practices growing by up to 50 per cent as football clubs get richer – due to a major TV deal – and rules are tightened
Three in four partners in Iberia feel their firm´s profitability and efficiency would be enhanced with more IT investment, while half think email poses security risk
An increase in foreign investment in Spain and Portugal meant 17 of the 20 largest Iberian firms increased their revenue in the last year
Baker & McKenzie has topped a ranking of Asia-Pacific law firm brands.
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Employment-related issues concerning social media have finally been brought to Portuguese courts’ attention – three decisions of Appeal Courts on this topic were published during the year 2014, and it is expected that more decisions will follow.
Transparency is the best way for arbitrators to eliminate any suspicions about their impartiality and independence
