While the saying goes that things need to get worse before they can get better, experts now say that recent economic indicators suggest that, in 2013, some areas of legal will start to bounce back.
Juan Barona, the highly recognised banking and restructuring lawyer, is joining Linklaters as a Partner in its Spanish banking practice.
José Bono, former president of the Congress of Deputies, has joined the advisory board of Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo. Bono returns to practice after spending 32 years working in Spain’s PSOE party, including a time as
Senior lawyers moves January-February 2013
In-House Counsel are facing an uphill battle against what appears to be a constant wave of change. And in 2013, this includes radical upheaval to the tax system.
Lawyers divided over the effectiveness of new laws designed to draw in much needed investment by addressing the fragmentation of Spain’s regions and local legislation.
Spanish energy giant Repsol and its Chairman are facing US litigation from investors in Repsol YPF. This proves yet another setback for Repsol, currently arbitrating against Argentina over its controversial decision to renationalise YPF, but
Eight Spanish insurance companies have won their appeal against a €120m fine for price fixing; successfully overturning the highest fines ever issued in Spain for cartel activity.
Ignacio Ojanguren is stepping down as Managing Partner of Clifford Chance in Spain. The firm confirmed to Iberian lawyer that Ojanguren will remain in the role until May 1st, 2013. After this he will continue as
Up to 43 proposals could be introduced in Spain this year, but lawyers fear is that this may hinder, rather than encourage economic growth.
