Lisbon law firm SPS Advogados has hired a computer engineer as part of its plan to create a technology and innovation department.
The tax legal services market in Portugal is very competitive, but there is plenty of work for law firms related to real estate investment and start-ups, says FCB partner Diogo Bernardo Monteiro.
EY Abogados has confirmed that it will appoint two new co-managing partners, Ramón Palacín (pictured) and Rocío Reyero.
PLMJ advised US venture capital fund Global Aviation Ventures and Brazilian airline Azul on the acquisition of a 9 per cent stake in Portuguese airline tap for $55 million.
CCA Ontier has promoted Catarina Limpo Serra to the position of managing associate.
Garrigues has confirmed the arrival of M&A partner Tomás Pessanha from PLMJ.
Marimón Abogados’ revenue increased 8 per cent to €9 million in 2018, the firm has announced.
Araoz & Rueda advised Mazuelo on the acquisition of a further 11.87 per cent stake in the winery Barón de Ley.
Clifford Chance lawyers in Spain will be allowed to apply for a two-month’ unpaid leave under a pilot sabbatical scheme aimed at encouraging flexible working.
Madrid-headquartered Lupicinio International Law Firm has confirmed that it has signed a framework agreement with the Office of the Attorney General of Venezuela to advise on international sanctions imposed on the Latin American country.