Due to the difficult economic conditions, family enterprises in Catalonia are now looking to grow their income overseas, but they lack experience and may need help

Company directors concerned about liability for corruption and bribery

Transactions may now involve payment by instalments and more warranties

Spain and Portugal have experienced an increase in fund-based financing over the last year as investors from overseas take advantage of the opportunity presented by the banks reluctance to lend. But how committed are funds

Lack of bank loans has created a funding gap that is now being plugged by venture capital

As new legislation comes into immediate effect to help companies avoid bankruptcy, and prompts lawyers to review finance agreements currently under negotiation, the potential of loan refinancing is now firmly under the spotlight.

Spanish banks continue to restrict lending, but a new fixed-income structure could provide an alternative source of funding

Renewed market confidence in Portuguese assets has been demonstrated by the fact that the first significant asset-backed securities transaction originated with banking assets in the country since the start of the financial crisis was successfully