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Beer experts wanted

Mahou San Miguel’s head of legal international Pablo García-Murga wants to use law firms that are proactive, with high ethical standards, and a detailed understanding of the drinks industry. 

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All eyes on Lisbon

A number of international firms have opened offices in Portugal in recent times and Dentons are rumoured to be the next firm that will follow this trend – why are foreign firms seeking a Lisbon base

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Renaissance Man

One of the seven drafters of the Spanish constitution, José Pedro Pérez-Llorca’s professional achievements were renowned, but what was he like as a person? We spoke to those colleagues who knew him well

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Team Talk

Though Garrigues, Iberia ́s largest law firm, has just enjoyed its most successful first quarter for ten years, managing partner Fernando Vives (pictured) warns that the outlook for the legal sector is, at best, uncertain –

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Europe´s finest?

Viewed in some quarters as the continent’s best managing partner, João Vieira de Almeida (pictured) says the key to his firm’s success is having ‘no stars’ – now he faces one of his

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Revolution in the air

Is it time to change the rules for international arbitration? Nearly 30 countries believe it is – but the new rules they have proposed have caused controversy with some lawyers in Spain saying they will lead to

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Upping your game

As in-house lawyers increasingly take a more strategic role in the companies they work for, the need for more managerial and professional training is paramount – this will be one of the main priorities for the

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Predicting the future

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.