Lawyers in Iberia are confident their firms will grow in the next 12 months, with increases in fees and profits expected, but overall there are significant doubts about economic prospects.
Baker McKenzie is advising former BBVA president Francisco González in relation to the alleged spying scandal involving the bank.
EY advised private equity firm Stirling Square Capital Partners on the acquisition of glass bottle manufacturer Verescence, which has three production centres, in Spain, France and the US.
Barcelona-headquartered law firm FJM Advocats has appointed two new partners, Marta Cortés Bru and Alfredo Bayón Cama (both pictured).
Lener advised healthcare business Medicina de Diagnóstico y Control, Intermediación on the acquisition of Tebex.
New data shows PwC was the second best performing law firm in Iberian M&A in 2018, while Deloitte and KPMG were also ranked in the top ten
Revenue at leading Portuguese law firm Vieira de Almeida (VdA) increased almost 2 per cent to €52 million in 2018.
Linklaters advised Carlyle and the management of Grupo Palacios on the sale of Palacios Alimentación to Global Tholos.
Ventura Garcés-López Ibor’s Valencia office has recruited Eva Courel from Deloitte as an associate.
Watson Farley & Williams’ Madrid office has promoted José María Anarte to partner.
