María Luisa Vara, legal director at asset management business Azora talks to Iberian Lawyer about the challenges of setting up a ‘high performance’ legal department and the company’s approach to selecting external lawyers
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João Canto e Castro (pictured) admits it is sometimes difficult getting law firms to work for Infraestruturas de Portugal, while saying there are few law firms with the expertise he needs
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.
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
Finding lawyers with expertise in the pharmaceutical sector can be difficult, says Novartis’ Leonor Pissarra.
Citi’s head of investment finance legal Françoise Plusquellec says law firms’ policies on diversity are among the factors taken into account when choosing external legal advisers
Farfetch does not run formal tenders, unless it is for a big project, preferring instead to ask three or four law firms for a proposal, says Farfetch’s João Fachana
If Eiffage Infraestructuras is seeking to enter a new foreign market, it wants to engage law firms that understand local laws, says Juan Diego Moreno
Among the characteristics Noble Fortune looks for in lawyers is proactivity as well as being well-informed about issues affecting the company’s business, says general counsel Pedro de Melo
When dealing with international contracts or projects, Capgemini want to work with international law firms with a presence in Spain, says Álvaro Cadenas Guijarro
