September 2012

Welcome to the Iberian Lawyer email alert, bringing insight and analysis for lawyers who advise international business interests in Spain and Portugal as well as the increasingly global interests of Iberian businesses around the world.

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Joanna Lee
Editor
Iberian Lawyer

 

 

Welcome to the Iberian Lawyer email alert, bringing insight and analysis for lawyers who advise on international business interests in Spain and Portugal as well as the increasingly global interests of Iberian businesses around the world.

Best
Joanna Lee
Editor

Iberian Lawyer


News

Variable tax may ignite wave of energy claims
Electricity producers await final details of a tax that has the potential to generate sector restructuring and a wave of claims.Read more

Lawsuits to hit the financial sector
State prosecutions and civil actions have begun following the collapse of institutions, as attempts to recover losses and shed light on questionable decision-making begin. Read more

Lack of financing causing major issues for businesses
In-house Counsel say that as the crisis deepens, so does the battle to secure financing, especially if you are suffering from an international market perception problem. Read more

In-House Club Master Class In collaboration with Clifford Chance

In a volatile global environment, is regulatory compliance a challenge or an opportunity for companies?

Heads of Legal from some of the major Spanish companies will discuss the difficulties they face in meeting compliance requirements in countries where they operate and the challenges that this situation represents both for those responsible for regulatory compliance and for lawyers.

Where: Madrid

When: 09:00– 11:30, September 25th, 2012

For a full programme click here –  To register click here

Special Focus: Latin America
The winners and the losers

As Iberian companies look abroad to balance the Eurozone crisis, they are increasingly turning to Latin America in the hopes of capitalising on its growth and opportunities. But while some regions are booming, others are still battling with legal risk and domestic distress. The question of where, and where not, to invest is back at the top of Iberian agendas.

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Law Firm Profile

Lessons from both sides of the law – Ashurst

Gonzalo Jiménez-Blanco, ASHURST

Crossing from private practice to in-house is a well proven path. However, moves in the opposite direction have not always been as successful. The advantage for Gonzalo Jiménez-Blanco, Managing Partner of Ashurst Spain, is that he knows a thing or two about what in-house counsel want from their external law firms.

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Legal updates

Banking & Finance
By Sofia Thibaut and Mariana Duarte
Sérvulo & Associados
New European Rules on short selling
and credit default swaps

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Real Estate
By Isidro del Moral and Jacobo Sánchez

Broseta Abogados
Spain seeks more flexibility in the housing rental market
Read more

Latest jobs

Compliance Officer- Europe. We are representing a multi-national industry leader experiencing 4 year revenue growth of 14% ….. 2012 revenue growth is on par for 24% growth. Full details

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