The first of two meetings, organised by Iberian Lawyer, dedicated to Africa and the economic and legal market of the continent took place on October 1st. However, more focused on Lusophone territories, as it was

Pérez-Llorca has incorporated Rafael Fernández as Insurance and Reinsurance counsel in the Madrid office to promote this practice led by Joaquín Ruiz Echauri

PLMJ has counselled Israel´s Eco Wave on the opening of a subsidiary in Porto

Baker McKenzie has appointed Esteban Raventós, a member of the firm’s Global Executive Committee, as the new regional chair of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has advised Técnicas Reunidas on the incorporation of a promissory notes programme to MARF

Cuatrecasas and Uría Menéndez have advised on the acquisition of Spain´s door manufacturers Puertas Sanrafael y Puertas Castalla by British fund Intermediate Capital Group (CMAI)

Cuatrecasas has counselled Finland´s Sanoma on its acquisition of Spain´s Santillana from Grupo Prisa, which was advised by Uría Menéndez on this €465 million deal

Portobello Capital has appointed Ignacio Gordillo, former CMS Spain lawyer, as new Legal counsel

PLMJ has advised Crédit Agricole Assurances on the acquisition of GNB Seguros

VdA has counselled Brisa and the José de Mello Group on the sale of the company