This summer has seen a major test of Spain’s banking system following the restructuring of the country’s savings banks (cajas) with the listing of two new banks – the first major Spanish IPOs since 2007 –
The latest law firm to launch in Lisbon is Pares Advogados, born largely out of the departure of three partners and six associates from one of Portugal’s largest firms, Abreu Advogados.
Manuel Magalhães the co-Head of Banking at Cuatrecasas Gonçalves Pereira in Lisbon and a team of lawyers has joined Sérvulo.
Senior lawyers moves July- August 2011
Companies need to be prepared for dramatic regulatory and legislative change while keeping one eye on emerging opportunities
Iberia’s businesses are on the move. Depressed home markets and limited prospects are prompting an increasing number of Spanish and Portuguese companies to look abroad for new opportunities.
Angola is attempting to shift its economic focus to attract larger and longer-term investment but businesses need to find the right local partner and to have sufficient legal comfort
Infrastructure and energy investments are at the forefront of increasing levels of business activity
Arbitration is the default dispute resolution mechanism for multinational businesses and the role of expert witnesses is taking on ever-greater significance, says Pablo Bernad, Head of KPMG Forensic and EMA Head of KPMG Risk and
A lack of domestic opportunities is prompting Spain’s investment community to look abroad for new deals
