Senior lawyers moves – July/August 2016
A third of partners in Spain believe their firm´s remuneration system is ineffective
Smaller firms follow the major players in reporting revenue increases partly due to rise in compliance and data protection work as well as innovative pricing and greater use of project managers
Investors were not shaken by a second general election in six months, but lawyers warn that Spain’s economy needs a settled government
Fintech companies from around Europe see opportunities for expansion in the Spanish market as customers ditch traditional banks, which are being forced to close branches and cut jobs
Communication between directors and employees – as well as good training – is vital when creating a culture of compliance
Brexit could have a damaging effect on the Iberian economies and the future looks very uncertain – however, it also presents opportunities for Spanish and Portuguese law firms as well as potentially making Iberia a more
Major changes are taking place at Ashurst at a global level as the firm reviews its management and equity structures – meanwhile, the firm’s Spanish office is also taking steps to alter its working practices
Law firms’ inability to innovate is due to their “short-termism” – partners have little incentive to build-up the long-term value of their firm as a business
Orange faces a consistent flow of litigation and therefore favours external firms with branch offices across Spain, says legal commercial general counsel Antonio García Martínez