When the market hears the word `Miranda´, say competitors, they usually think of Africa. The law firm has steadily expanded into the continent over the past decade and a half, with associated offices in Angola,
Facing the challenge of new rules on MDPs, says Manuel Santos Vítor, law firms must step up their game if they want to be in the race
While there are opportunities abound in Africa, preparation and caution are needed, both for investors and law firms, says Jonathan Lang
While law firms are still very much focused on only offering the traditional career path to partnership, Generation Y’s associates aren’t getting what they want. They see their future in terms of building
Former Prime Minister of Spain, José María Aznar, joins DLA Piper as a senior adviser to its Global Board. Aznar will be working as an external consultant, focusing his work primarily on Latin America.
As of July 1st, 2013 José María Alonso is the new Managing Partner at Baker & McKenzie in Madrid. He will also continue as Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Department. Alonso takes over from
Senior lawyers moves – May/June 2013
In today’s highly compliant world, managing information is crucial. Failure to do so could result in serious economic and reputational consequences
The Big Four are now among the largest in the market, their success a result of changing market conditions and client perceptions
Garrigues decision to exit the Affinitas network has left the firm taking a bold new approach to the continent