MADRID, Spain — Gómez Acebo & Pombo, a notable player in the legal services industry, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing the 100 million euro threshold in its 2024 global turnover, marking a nearly 8% increase from the previous year. This growth was notably pronounced in the firm’s operations within Spain, where it recorded a net turnover of 88.6 million euros.
The firm’s performance was bolstered by robust growth in several key practice areas. Notably, the commercial, litigation, and competition sectors all reported double-digit growth rates. Geographically, the Spanish offices in Vigo, Bilbao, and Valencia each surpassed growth expectations by over 10%, reflecting a strong regional expansion strategy.
On the international front, Gómez Acebo & Pombo has made significant strides in expanding its global footprint. The London and Lisbon offices have each experienced growth of more than 25%, indicative of the firm’s strategic positioning and commitment to these markets. Additionally, its business activities in Latin America surged by over 40%, further emphasizing the firm’s growing influence in international legal affairs.
Iñigo Erlaiz, reflecting on the firm’s success, expressed immense pride in these achievements. He emphasized the balanced and collective effort across all areas and offices, which has spearheaded not just growth but also a significant improvement in the firm’s positioning, profitability, and productivity. Erlaiz highlighted that the results were not just about numeric growth but more importantly, about the quality of involvement and the enhancement of the firm’s stature in the legal community.
A pivotal aspect of the firm’s recent success can be attributed to its embracement of technological advancements. In 2024, Gómez Acebo & Pombo undertook significant changes to its technological architecture, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery. Erlaiz outlined future growth strategies focusing on further international expansion, particularly strengthening the firm’s presence in Iberia and Latin America. He underscored the importance of deepening ties in these regions through high-profile legal matters and continued investment in technology.
Erlaiz also pointed out that the firm is set to prioritize its people and the cohesion of the partnership in its future endeavors, considering these elements as central to its broader objectives. As 2025 approaches, Gómez Acebo & Pombo is positioning itself to leverage its existing strengths while exploring new opportunities that promise to elevate its status further in the global legal arena.
As the legal industry continues to evolve, driven by globalization and technological innovation, firms like Gómez Acebo & Pombo are setting benchmarks not only in financial performance but also in strategic foresight and adaptive growth policies. Their recent accomplishments testify to a dynamic approach to handling both regional and international challenges, pointing towards a promising future in the increasingly competitive legal market.
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