Increasing regulation is making the role of lawyers and compliance officers crucial in the development of businesses worldwide. The Iberian Lawyer Gold Awards – Spain (Premios Oro) recognises the excellence of legal teams and compliance officers
A new medicaments purchase scheme between manufacturers and purchasers has been established, whereby both parties will share the risk of introducing a either new medicament, technology, procedure or medical device.
The key challenge for law firms is to facilitiate their development as institutions so they are stable for future generations, according to Sérvulo & Associados managing partner Paulo Câmara
There has been an increase in private equity activity in Portugal, though crisis-related work such as labour, litigation and tax remains, according to PLMJ managing partner Manuel Santos Vitor.
PLMJ managing partner Manuel Santos Vitor says Portuguese law firms that survived the crisis are largely in ‘good shape’ and are now taking on more fee earners.
Baker & McKenzie has retained top spot in an annual ranking of law firm brands.
Lawyers from PLMJ and Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados (MLGTS) will lead an international arbitration conference at the University of Coimbra in Portugal later this month.
The Miranda Alliance network of law firms – which was founded by Portuguese firm Miranda Correia Amendoeira – has been strengthened by the addition of the Paris-based firm Cabinet Sophie da Cunha.
