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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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October 10, 2023 | International Edition

World Mental Health Day: Almost Half of Portuguese Legal Professionals Suffer From Anxiety

Isabel Gameiro, a senior lawyer at Morais Leitão, shares her mental health journey from dealing with burn-out to reducing her billable hours quota.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

October 09, 2023 | International Edition

Cuatrecasas, Uría, Ropes & Gray Behind €1B Investment in Renewable Asset Management Firm

Switzerland-based Partners Group has agreed to invest in Exus, a European infrastructure asset management firm focused on the renewable energy sector.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

October 04, 2023 | International Edition

DLA Piper, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo Add Partners in Madrid

DLA Piper brings on a new capital markets head, while Gómez-Acebo & Pombo adds a competition and EU law partner from Cuatrecasas.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

October 02, 2023 | International Edition

The Lawyer Defending Shakira in Her Upcoming Tax Fraud Trial

The Colombian pop star has appointed a criminal defense lawyer with a CV of high-profile acquittals in her dispute with Barcelona prosecutors over alleged tax fraud.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

September 20, 2023 | International Edition

Bird & Bird Madrid Onboards 6 Lawyers, Launches Real Estate and Energy Practices

The new additions include three partners.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

September 18, 2023 | International Edition

ECIJA Makes Second Partner Hire in Madrid in as Many Weeks

Álvaro Rodríguez de la Calle joins the Spanish law firm after more than two years directing KPMG Spain's labor area.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

September 14, 2023 | International Edition

ECIJA and Andersen Make New Partner Hires in Spain

ECIJA adds to its urban planning and public law areas, whilst Andersen brings on a former CMS banking and finance partner.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

September 08, 2023 | International Edition

Garrigues Hires Partner to Lead Criminal Law Practice in Lisbon

The firm is currently focused on recruitment in order to build a team under João Lima Cluny's leadership, a spokesperson told Law.com International.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

September 08, 2023 | International Edition

White & Case Launches Spain Antitrust Practice With 2 Hires

José Antonio de la Calle and Sanna Orkan previously made up a purely antitrust legal boutique, which has now been fully integrated into White & Case's Madrid office.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

September 06, 2023 | International Edition

Pérez-Llorca Continues International Push With Lisbon Launch

When the opening takes place in 2024, three of the Spanish firm's five international offices will have been opened in just a three-year period.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read


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