Javier López Antón, partner at Jones Day, says that his firm will soon open an office in Colombia as it looks to capitalise on opportunities offered by the economies of the Pacific Alliance

Iberian Lawyer TV: Private equity funds targeting Portugal

Paula Gomes Freire, partner at VdA, says stricter capital requirements and low interest rates are among the major challenges faced by Portuguese banks.

Iberian Lawyer TV: M&A Deals And ‘Golden Visas´ Boosting Portuguese Economy

Iberian Lawyer TV: Not all investors deterred by Portugal's political uncertainty

Iberian Lawyer TV: Portugal's Real Estate Banking & Insurance Sectors Attracting Investors

Debt recovery and insolvency cases decreasing in Portugal.

Outdated bureaucratic institutions in a considerable number of African countries can make doing business a frustrating experience for many clients, according to Pedro Guimaraes, a partner at F. Castelo Branco & Associados.

Iberian Lawyer TV: Portuguese economic recovery remains fragile

Antoni Valverde, head of Allen & Overy's Barcelona office, says volatility in the prices of assets means mid-sized companies in Barcelona - who may not normally succeed in auctions - now have an opportunity to conclude deals.

Increase In M&A Related Work For Employment Lawyers

Ángel Pérez López, partner at Uría Menéndez, says the last year saw a large number of corporate finance deals in Spain as well as lot of transactions related to the acquisition of real estate assets.

Iberian Lawyer TV: Uncertainty Surrounds Labour Reform In Spain

Renewables-related restructuring work and trade and export finance matters are creating significant opportunities for law firms, according to Clifford Chance partner José Guardo.

Iberian Lawyer TV: Revival of investor interest in Spain

Iberian Lawyer TV: Changes To IP Laws Helping To Combat Piracy

Despite volatility in the market during the last 12 months, law firms have successfully managed to expand and increase their revenue, says Roca Junyent managing partner, Joan Roca.

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.

Iberian Lawyer TV: Clients can help increase the use of ADR

Iberian Lawyer TV: Data Protection Rules And Cloud Computing Creating New Risks