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As clients grow more sophisticated then so do their expectations in terms of what they want from their legal advisers, says Sharon Izaguirre, corporate and M&A partner at Deloitte in Madrid.

Clifford Chance counsel Juan Calvente says employment lawyers now need to give more strategic advice and explain to clients how courts are interpreting new employment legislation.

<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>

We have great pleasure in informing you that Clarke, Modet & Cº Spain has been successfully chosen as the winner of the 2017 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award

Spanish mid-market private equity firms also seeking to complete deals, as well as funds using convertible bonds, warrants and 'unitranche' loans

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

Smaller firms follow the major players in reporting revenue increases partly due to rise in compliance and data protection work as well as innovative pricing and greater use of project managers

Law firms should help their professionals to focus on common goals, create spaces for them to collaborate and incentivise lateral thinking, says Fernando Vives

Biggest Spanish law firm by revenue has announced it will use robots to speed up analysis of legal documentation, while Uría Menéndez confirms it is evaluating the use of AI for speeding up processes

Carro cites examples such as IPO processes, complex technical litigation and M&A transactions involving due diligence and anti-trust considerations.

Having a lawyer who adds value, responds quickly and who offers a high-quality service at a good price, are the most important considerations, says Exterion's Juan José Hijas Galvez.

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

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.

New survey indicates that political instability in Catalonia means law firm partners in Spain are now less confident about economic prospects than they were a year ago

Survey of in-house lawyers at leading Iberian companies also shows that Cuatrecasas has strengthened its brand in both Spain and Portugal.

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