There has been a shift in the Portuguese economy to alternative sources of funding, according to PLMJ partner André Figueiredo, who adds that banks are moving to deleverage their balance sheets.

There will be a drop in the volume of investment banking activity and it will be more difficult for smaller companies to procure credit, Cassiano Santos says

Eduardo Gracia, managing partner at Ashurst in Madrid explains that tax authorities are taking a much tougher stance on tax fraud and evasion as public opinion is questioning companies' tax structures from not only a legal perspective, but also a moral one.

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.

A Iberian Lawyer publicou a aquisição da Clínica de Olhos Comendador Ltda. (Clinoft) pela Vision One.

Indications that the good times are back as two-thirds of partners say their income level is higher than it was before the economic crisis

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

An increase in M&A activity, coupled with more active regulators, means law firms in Spain and Portugal are expecting to increase their EU and competition-related revenue in 2015

Foreign direct investment doubled between 2014 and 2016 as assets in the Portuguese finance, insurance, science and technology sectors changed hands.

Meanwhile, arbitration is mandatory in some specialist areas of the law, such as sport and pharmaceuticals.

Clients in Spain are showing an increasing tendency to sue law firms, according to a reinsurer, with many now expecting firms to advise on the 'merits' of deals

These properties are part of a portfolio comprising another 71 properties that were sold to Sendas Distribuidora S.A.

Growth of 7.7% at the French outfit Fidal means it replaces Spain´s largest firm as Europe´s number one

Maria João Mata and André Figueiredo, both PLMJ partners, were among the winners at the Iberian Lawyer 40 under Forty awards, which honour the 40 best lawyers on the Iberian Peninsula under the age of 40.

ANA Aeroportos de Portugal, JT International Iberia and Andrade Gutiérrez among other winners at Madrid ceremony recognising legal and compliance professionals.

Of those thinking of leaving their in-house role, 42 per cent said it was because they would have "more opportunities for career progression in private practice".

In terms of the qualities that are desired, flexibility is another key attribute when looking for external advisers, according to Collard.

However, though most general counsel are passing less work to external lawyers, the picture when it comes to in-house legal department budgets is mixed, the survey showed.

Consequently, Monge de Gouveia says that the head of legal at Renault Group is a person who works alongside the business team as part of its management.

Esses imóveis fazem parte de um portfólio composto por outros 71 que foram vendidos para o grupo Sendas Distribuidora S.A.