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Alex D'elia

Alex D'elia

February 10, 2023 | International Edition

Santander to Pay Andrea Orcel €43.4M Following Withdrawn CEO Offer, Spanish Court Rules

A Madrid court upheld the claim made by the spurned banker, whose contract to run the Spanish bank was rescinded before he started the role. But the compensation granted fell far short of the amount claimed.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

February 03, 2023 | International Edition

Garrigues Adds Partners to Barcelona and Bogotá Practices

The hires come on the heels of a report which found that women lawyers account for less than a third of the top law firm positions in Spain.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

January 31, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons to Close Barcelona Office, Madrid Will Be Firm's Sole Office in Spain

Approximately 85% of Dentons' revenue from Spain comes from Madrid, while Barcelona accounts for the other 15%, Spain managing partner Jabier Badiola told Law.com International.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

January 31, 2023 | International Edition

Finance Veteran Quits Uría's Portugal Operation for Abreu Advogados

Abreu has been on keen hiring form in recent months, bringing in a four-lawyer finance team from a rival in November.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

January 27, 2023 | International Edition

Deloitte Legal's Spain Digital Law Head Joins Pérez-Llorca

The Spanish firm has made a series of hires in recent months.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

January 23, 2023 | International Edition

With New Leadership, Cuatrecasas Continues Its Global Expansion. It's Even Looking to Asia.

The Spanish firm Cuatrecasas is moving past a year marked by tragedy with the sudden death of managing partner Jorge Badía and is continuing his legacy by further expanding its global footprint.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

January 20, 2023 | International Edition

Pérez-Llorca Program Focuses on Putting More Women Partners Into Male-Dominated Practice Areas

A recent study by the International Bar Association found that Spanish women lawyers account for 54% of legal professionals in the country but only 31% are in top positions. And at law firms, only 28% of women lawyers are partners.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

January 13, 2023 | International Edition

International Bar Association Selects Woman Partner From Spanish Firm as New President

Almudena Arpón de Mendívil y Aldama, a partner at the Spanish law firm Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, says she will focus on a number of areas, including human rights, gender equality and ESG.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

January 12, 2023 | International Edition

Cuatrecasas Hires in New China Offices Leader

The incoming partner will lead the firm's China operations alongside two other partners, and joins as China reopens following the lifting of strict lockdown rules.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

January 09, 2023 | International Edition

Portugal's PLMJ Bids Farewell to Longstanding Managing Partner

The firm's co-managing partner, Bruno Ferreira, will now become sole managing partner.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read