The Water Framework Directive was transposed into Portuguese Law in December 2005 and further complemented by special legislation mostly in 2006 and 2007. However, recent events have shown that public awareness of the consequences of the new rules
In light of the recent economic events that have shaken the global economic system, the corporate world is seeking ways to cut costs and avoid insolvency with many companies inevitably looking to restructure.
Following the international financial crisis and consequent breach of investors’ confidence and the increasing difficulties in liquidity raising by Portuguese credit institutions (CIs), particularly in the second half of 2008, the Portuguese State reacted with the
In Spain, Article 38.1 of the Workers’ Statute establishes a period of paid annual leave of thirty days for employees, which is not susceptible to substitution by financial compensation, unless the employment contract is terminated.
One of the keys to the success of NH Hoteles has been to capitalise on the commonalities of the business and wider sector, says Group General Counsel Leopoldo Gonzalez-Echenique.
In international infrastructure projects success depends on having the right local expertise, says Ruben GarcÃa Menéndez, Head of Legal at Global VÃa Infraestructuras.
Law firms need to embrace change, participants at a recent Iberian Lawyer forum heard, to look at their working practices and how they deliver their services
Fee reductions alone are not enough to address concerns over service levels, says Mark Willis-Jones, Deputy General Counsel at Armstrong World Industries, Inc.
Law firms need to adapt not only to the current business challenges but also longerterm legal market and consumer trends, says Richard Susskind
Iberian Lawyer research has seen some law firm leaders suggest that their firms will have to move away from a reliance on transactional-led practices towards more advisory-led work, as clients regulatory and compliance needs increase.
