Formerly departments that were seen by law firms as ‘nice to haves’, IP and IT departments are fast becoming  the ‘must haves’. The two sectors are key areas of opportunity in the crisis, say

A new proposal for an extensive reform of data protection regulation will see the creation of a single EU law

Portuguese clients with intellectual property (IP) disputes are all too familiar with the country’s protracted litigation process, says César Bessa Monteiro, Head of IP at pbbr Advogados.

As international companies are slowing adopting BCRs, saving them time, money and resources, law firms had better ensure they are up to speed

Since Spain established three dedicated Courts of Appeal to hear IP cases, the market has never been busier

Protecting employees’ personal data has become a priority for companies operating in Europe, says Judit Barnola, Head of the IT department at Osborne Clarke, Barcelona.