Of late, Iberia’s legal landscape has been nothing short of transformative. Both Spain and Portugal are navigating a period marked by regulatory reforms, shifting political tides, and evolving EU policies. In Spain, major legislative shifts, from the Amnesty Law and comprehensive labour market reforms to novel digital and AI regulations, are redefining the legal framework. Meanwhile, Portugal has enacted major changes in immigration and citizenship law, and tightened ESG and labour compliance standards.

Throughout, Iberian firms have been key conduits between Europe and the diverse markets of Latin America and Africa. Despite economic uncertainties and geopolitical challenges, strong levels of legal activity persist in sectors such as energy, infrastructure, real estate, technology and finance.

Legal 500 is proud to launch the inaugural Iberia Awards, celebrating the exceptional achievements of legal professionals across Spain and Portugal, both in private practice and in-house. Rooted in the Legal 500’s rigorous and independent research, which informs our annual EMEA rankings, these awards spotlight the outstanding firms, teams, and individuals shaping Iberia’s legal future. The winners were selected by a team led by Legal 500 Iberia Editor Daniela Costa, alongside in-house researchers Francisco Castro and Carmen Godoy, and a dedicated group of specialists with in-depth knowledge of the Iberian legal market.

The Iberia Awards recognise outstanding achievements across specific practice areas and broader thematic categories, celebrating the individuals and teams shaping the future of the region’s legal market.