Across Iberia, companies are being exposed to more and more risks from increasing regulation and scrutiny from regulators. Given the sanctions for non-compliance, including personal liability, Spanish and Portuguese law firms really need to start
With corporate liability high on the agenda, Spanish businesses are having to confront the issue of compliance
It is always refreshing to approach a subject from a different angle, in this case taking a criminal liability perspective on compliance; too many Portuguese companies ignore their compliance obligations and that is a serious
Regulators need to be open to close relationships with lawyers to help them in interpreting Spain´s fast-changing regulations
Experience within companies as an in-house counsel is something that few external counsel can claim; but, those lawyers who have seen both sides, such experience is invaluable in understanding clients’ regulatory compliance requirements.
Cultural and structural weaknesses are still the main challenges in encouraging Spanish companies to address compliance requirements
A recent study highlights how businesses should approach anti-corruption, and lawyers must help manage the risks involved, says Sérgio Filipe at Siemens
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Los abogados se unen en favor de causas solidarias. Rock and Law celebra su tercera edición el próximo jueves 12 de julio de 2012 en la Sala La Riviera de Madrid. Este año, la
Take a mid-sized firm with a solid track record, add a high profile privatisation and a pinch of visibility, and you have the recipe for defying the odds when it comes to size.
