Labour restructurings are still being seen in Spain albeit the volume of activity may be down on last year, but companies remain apprehensive about what 2010 may bring
The re-election of the Socialist government in Portugal appears to have given the green light for the major public infrastructure programmes that many believe will help revitalise the Portuguese economy. But the start of the
The introduction of Portugal’s Public Contracts Code has dramatically simplified the execution of projects and PPP agreements but difficult issues do still arise
The economic crisis is accelerating changes to the ownership and structure of many of Portugal's largest companies to which market players must respond
A fast rail connection to the border will open Portugal up to much more than merely Spain
The main issues holding back the Portuguese economy remain a lack of market confidence and business liquidity, but fundamental to a sustainable recovery is the solidity of the country’s major banks, says Paulo Câ
The movement towards more transparent business practices in the finance sector has prompted a unique agreement between Portuguese banks
The launch of a new regulatory framework brings closer a new Lisbon airport
The current economic crisis is seeing much more focus placed by clients on cost and efficiency issues, with an evident desire also by many for their law firm advisers to choose sides, believes Dulce Franco,
The secretary plays a key role in the proper functioning of the Board. In principle, unless otherwise stated in the corporate by-laws or in the contract between the company and the secretary, the secretary’s