Alex D'Elia

Alex D'Elia

Alex D'Elia is a correspondent for Law.com International based in Portugal. She writes primarily about legal and regulatory issues related to Southern Europe, and also about regulatory rulings at the EU. Her coverage includes the business of law at international and domestic law firms and in-house legal departments and the impact of regulatory decisions on law firms and global companies. She can be reached at [email protected].

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November 21, 2024 | International Edition

Pérez-Llorca, Deloitte Legal and White & Case behind €1B Green Deal in Spain

ACCIONA Energía has agreed to sell a portfolio of hydroelectric plants to Endesa for €1 billion.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

November 14, 2024 | International Edition

Spain’s Legal Community Steps Up After Deadly Floods

Members of Spanish law firms, including ECIJA, Uría Menéndez, and Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, have found ways to help flood victims, working as volunteers, making donations and publishing informational guides on how to apply for public aid or file an insurance claim.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

November 08, 2024 | International Edition

Kirkland & Ellis Behind E-Health, Shipping Deals

Kirkland & Ellis, the top global law firm by revenue, supported Altera Infrastructure Holdings and TA Associates through recent deals.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

October 29, 2024 | International Edition

BonelliErede Hires Private Equity Duo From Chiomenti Amid Market Pick-Up

Private equity accounted for 60% of the value of all M&A deals recorded in the first half of 2024, according to an analysis by KPMG.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

October 23, 2024 | International Edition

Spain Loses Appeal as London Court Rejects Claim of Immunity in €101 Million Arbitral Award Enforcement

The ruling could have implications for other European Union member states facing investor disputes in U.K. courts.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

October 22, 2024 | International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Expands With Milan Team Amid 'Turmoil' in Italian Legal Market

The firm has a presence in London, Amsterdam, Warsaw and Berlin, and will likely soon announce the opening of a second location in Germany.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

ECIJA Launches in Peru in Combination with Local Firm

The Spanish law firm continues its rapid expansion with the integration of Lima-based Berninzon & Benavides Abogados.

By Amy Guthrie | Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Hires Knowledge and Innovation Lead from Pérez-Llorca

Marisa Delgado was head of Pérez-Llorca's knowledge management department and helped oversee the adoption of Swedish generative AI tool Leya.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

October 09, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day Expands European Footprint with Global Disputes Partner in Madrid

Pablo Doñate Gazapo de Badiola joins Jones Day Madrid, boosting its growing global disputes practice amid rising legal complexities in European litigation and arbitration.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

September 27, 2024 | International Edition

DLA, Hogan Lovells and Others Continue Southern Europe Hiring Rush

DLA Piper brought on a partner-led trio from Osborne Clarke into its corporate practice in Milan, while Hogan Lovells has hired two from Linklaters.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read