Corporate activity may be slow in Portugal, but new sources of equity are promising to push investments forward
A few years ago, companies from an industry sector would just buy or invest in other sectors as much as they could and this diversification got everyone excited, says Nuno Azevedo Neves, Commercial and Corporate
The current economy is no barrier to growth for these start-ups, and they are providing lawyers with a clear and confident role going forward
A multinational´s needs are such that the ‘availability’ of their external law firms is vital to any in-house counsel, says Isabel Fernandes
Providing advanced, efficient, innovative and international services are essential for both internal and external lawyers, says José Fernando Cerro Redondo
In an incredibly competitive market, the key is differentiating yourself from the competition. As clients are internationalising more and more, law firms are following suit and trying to offer something over and above their rivals.
With a growing tariff deficit, proposed Government measures could also increase competition and make Spain a hub for the gas industry
There has been a sharp up-turn in the Spanish real estate market, but there are worries over whether a new bubble is about to burst
Lack of arbitrators leaves a closed market where conflicts are increasingly likely, although new Guidelines hope to clarify transparency and disclosure obligations
A recent wave of deals has exposed new-found confidence in domestic and international activity, boosting market hopes for the future
