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

Uría Menéndez in Madrid and its sister firm Philippi Prietocarrizosa & Uría (Chile) has helped Spanish insurer Mutua Madrileña Automovilista buy a stake in the insurance businesses of Chilean bank Banco de Credito e Inversiones.

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

New ranking of law firm brands in Iberia reveals that Uría Menéndez and PLMJ are the top brands in Spain and Portugal respectively.

Last year China announced it would invest US$250 billion in Latin America over the next decade, and recent deals involving clients from the People's Republic have involved huge sums.

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

In Brazil, SunEdison paid US$533 million for three hydroelectric power plants and 14 wind farms from renewable energy company Renova Energia.

An overview of the key aspects of takeovers of listed companies in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Europe's journey toward a low-carbon future heavily relies on the growth of carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS).

Rafael Fuster, partner at Uría Menéndez, says new international tax initiatives, such as BEPs and EU legislation limiting tax planning, will change the landscape for clients and advisers alike forcing them to increase risk awareness and develop risk mitigation strategies

Announcement of Cuatrecasas' results confirms Spain's major firms are growing again due to foreign investor interest in the country's energy, real estate and telecoms sectors.

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

New data shows that headcount was up at the major firms in the last year, and while the total number of lawyers was up only slightly, partner numbers grew more significantly.

The total value of M&A deals in Spain and Portugal doubled in 2014 – a further increase is expected this year, though imminent elections are causing uncertainty.

Uría Menéndez and MLGTS are perceived to be the law firms offering the best career opportunities for young lawyers in Spain and Portugal respectively, according to a new study which highlights the firms' prestige,...

America Movil merges its Brazilian wireless operations that comprise fixed phone business, wireless and cable services.

Best ever Q1 to Q3 Spanish capital market deal count generating placement, competition, reporting and regulatory work, but how long will the good times last?

The "Best Friends" Insurance Group works together to allow our clients to leverage off the leading market position of each firm and its outstanding reputation within its home jurisdiction.

After years of relying heavily on business in Lusophone Africa as the main driver of growth, lawyers in Lisbon now anticipate that the domestic Portuguese market will offer better opportunities in the immediate future.

Lawyers report new trend for ‘European-based corporates' to target assets in the Spanish and Portuguese real estate, tourism, insurance, finance, healthcare and energy sectors.