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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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