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<p>Tax lawyers must be sensitive to clients' businesses, assist them in managing risks, and help them understand the rapidly changing tax environment, explains Brian Leonard, partner at Deloitte Abogados in Madrid.</p>

Most associates want to work fewer hours, while a significant number want more tools to help them work remotely – but most are happy with the firm they joined, says new study.

Portugal attracting lion’s share of Iberian investment, but Wanda deals show Spain is catching the eye, with law firms finalising their strategies in order to capitalise on trend.

Good lawyers should be able to help their clients solve problems and provide practical advice that can be easily implemented, says Hiscox's Mónica Calonje Conde

Law firms' inability to innovate is due to their "short-termism" – partners have little incentive to build-up the long-term value of their firm as a business

Uría Menendez remains top Spanish brand, while EY and PwC's profiles are growing – meanwhile, VdA is now the leading brand in Portugal

Machine intelligence is replacing humans in many areas of the law, but leading 'superstar' lawyers may be able to use technology to earn even greater rewards.

Two-thirds of partners at law firms in Spain experienced a rise in their income in the last year, but the majority would consider joining another firm if it meant their remuneration increased, new research by Iberian Lawyer reveals.

More businesses in Spain and Portugal instructing white collar crime lawyers as investigations into financial mismanagement during the crisis increase.

Market insiders say track record of cross-border firms in Central America bodes well for Uría Menéndez's new Chilean-Colombian venture

Expansion will be the buzzword in the Spanish legal market next year, with the majority of firms anticipating an increase in profits, revenues and headcount.

BBVA's Luisa Forcada says the bank judges external lawyers on their understanding of their client's specific needs rather than on 'baseline costs'.

Most partners agree that law firms can prosper by drawing up strategic plans, so why aren't all firms adopting them?

Meanwhile, multinational companies that operate in Spain, or Spanish companies that go overseas, demand legal advisers with a global outlook, says Herbert Smith Freehills Madrid managing partner Miguel Riaño.

General counsel are under intense pressure to do as much work as possible in-house to save money, if law firms want to win instructions they must become increasingly focused.

Law firm training programmes now include more instruction in non-legal skills due to worries that law courses are "woefully inadequate" preparation for a career in a modern law firm

The financial crisis dealt a severe blow to many firms but also presented an opportunity for strategic renewal.