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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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September 23, 2024 | International Edition

4,000 Joint Matters and Referrals: Europe's Lesser-Known Law Firm Network

Four independent firms—Chiomenti, Cuatrecasas, Gide Loyrette Nouel and Gleiss Lutz—have been collaborating as the European Network for a dozen years now.

By Alex D'Elia

6 minute read

September 13, 2024 | International Edition

Lawyers on the Move Across Spain and Italy

White & Case and Baker McKenzie have brought on new partners in Italy while London- based Seladore Legal opened in Milan.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

September 09, 2024 | International Edition

Greece Opens the Door to U.K. Lawyers Under New Law

After Brexit, U.K. lawyers lost their right to register and practice in Greece, preventing them from advising in key sectors such as shipping, insurance and finance.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

August 22, 2024 | International Edition

Clifford Chance, Freshfields & Wolf Theiss Lead Multi-Million European Telecom & Pharma Deals

Cellnex is selling its Austrian tower business for €803 million while Mallinckrodt is offloading a division to CVC for $925 million.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

August 16, 2024 | International Edition

Garrigues, Cuatrecasas & Uría Menéndez Dominate M&A as Deal Value Surges in 2024

Spain's top law firms are demonstrating their supremacy in the M&A market.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | International Edition

European Round Up: Lateral Moves, Team Hires and New Leadership

Herbert Smith Freehills, Eversheds Sutherland, Portugal's PLMJ and other firms have hired in the European legal market as of late. 

By Alex D'Elia

5 minute read

August 01, 2024 | International Edition

European Roundup: Cleary, Latham and Kirkland Lead Latest Deals

From multi-billion-figure transactions to a delisting acquisition, European lawyers are sealing deals across Europe.

By Alex D'Elia

5 minute read

July 17, 2024 | International Edition

Spain's Garrigues To Merge With Mexican Law Firm Sánchez Devanny

After the tie-up, scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year, Mexico will be Garrigues's second largest market behind Spain.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

July 10, 2024 | International Edition

Skadden Tops Europe M&A Rankings in 1st Half of 2024

In continental Europe, Germany was the most-targeted nation for M&A deals announced in the first half of 2024, with 815 deals totaling $42.8 billion.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

July 09, 2024 | International Edition

Spain's ECIJA Sells Stake in Law Firm to Private Equity

The rapidly growing Spanish firm will use PE funds to attract new partners, teams and open new offices in Spain and abroad.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read


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