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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March 06, 2023 | International Edition

Law Firm Age Limits and Working for the EU—An Interview with PLMJ's Veteran Ex-Leader

Luís Pais Antunes, who helped lead PLMJ for nearly a decade, talks about how the industry has changed, new challenges, and why enforced retirement ages are fair.

By Alex D'Elia

5 minute read

March 02, 2023 | International Edition

Pinsent Masons Hires GC to Lead Public Law Practice in Madrid

Amaia Rivas Kortazar is the former general counsel for the Fund for Orderly Bank Restructuring in Spain.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

March 01, 2023 | International Edition

Garrigues Maintains Growth Trajectory as Revenue Climbs 7%

The Spanish firm has roughly equalled the previous year's growth rate to hit record revenues.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

February 21, 2023 | International Edition

Portuguese Law Firms Find Opportunity Advising on Green Energy and Real Estate Deals

Portugal has established a new legal framework to ensure that renewable energy projects that target decarbonization can be approved faster.

By Alex D'Elia

5 minute read

February 16, 2023 | International Edition

Dentons Hits Simmons for New Spain Disputes Head

The appointment comes just weeks after Dentons announced that it will integrate its Barcelona team into its Madrid office.

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3 minute read

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Santander to Pay Andrea Orcel €43.4M Following Withdrawn CEO Offer, Spanish Court Rules

A Madrid court upheld the claim made by the spurned banker, whose contract to run the Spanish bank was rescinded before he started the role.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.

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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