Spanish infrastructure companies’ expertise is in demand around the world, which represents a major opportunity for law firms capable of managing multinational projects, says Rafael Alonso, managing partner of Squire Patton Boggs’ Madrid office.

Spanish companies and financial institutions are pursuing projects throughout Latin America, with countries in Central America and the Caribbean generating interest despite their smaller size

  Portuguese companies are increasingly internationalising their businesses, with Lusophone Africa, Latin America and Spain being among the key target areas, says Ricardo Oliveira, partner at PLMJ.

Angolan government needs to collaborate more with investors as well as make greater efforts to ensure that the country’s legal framework can be trusted

Up to now, law firms in Spain have tended to focus on opening offices in Latin America’s biggest markets, but there are growth opportunities in Central America, particularly in Costa Rica

General counsel face the major challenges of minimising corporate, reputational and economic risks, as well as increasing efficiency and ensuring their organisation is more secure

At a global and local level, Baker McKenzie is making significant changes to its structure and working environment in an effort to encourage more teamwork and cross-selling