Fieldfisher Launches Ambitious Expansion in Portugal, Aiming for Top 10 Law Firm Status Through Strategic Partnership

Lisbon, Portugal — Fieldfisher, a British law firm, officially launched operations in Portugal on July 1, partnering with André Miranda Associados (AMA) to enhance its foothold in Europe. The firm aspires to rank among the top 10 legal establishments in the country by leveraging AMA’s capabilities and shared vision, emphasizing a commitment to innovation and sector growth. In a notable achievement, AMA reported a 20% increase in turnover for 2024, mirroring similar growth experienced by Fieldfisher in Spain. The integration of personal and professional assets involved absorbing AMA’s structured workforce of 68 professionals, including 45 … Read more

Carla de Abreu Lopes Takes the Helm at Securitas Portugal, Bringing Over 20 Years of Legal Expertise

Lisbon, Portugal — Carla de Abreu Lopes has been appointed the new leader of legal, risk, and compliance at Securitas Portugal, the company announced through its social media platforms. Lopes comes to this role from Huawei Technologies, where she held the position of head of legal for the past three years. Bringing over two decades of legal expertise, Lopes has a solid track record in team leadership and the management of intricate legal processes, according to Securitas. Her previous experience includes serving as legal counsel manager at Samsung Portugal and nearly ten years as an … Read more

Pérez-Llorca Reports Record Revenues and Expands International Footprint in 2024, Highlighting Major Growth in Spain, Portugal, and Mexico

Madrid, Spain — Pérez-Llorca, a prominent law firm based in Spain, has reported a global pro forma revenue exceeding €165 million for the year 2024. This marks a significant growth in their financial performance, with revenues from their Spanish operations alone surpassing €133.6 million, an 8% increase from the previous year. According to managing partner Pedro Pérez-Llorca, 2024 was a pivotal year characterized by strategic international expansions and substantial investments in both innovation and technology. “This growth not only consolidates our market position but also equips us to tackle the challenges of a rapidly evolving … Read more

CMS Portugal Elevates Three New Partners, Bolstering Expertise in Corporate M&A, Tax, and Labor Law

Lisbon, Portugal – CMS Portugal, a prominent law firm, has recently elevated three of its attorneys to the position of equity partners, strengthening its leadership across various key practice areas, including corporate M&A, tax, and labour law & pension funds. The promotions are a testament to the firm’s commitment to recognizing and advancing talent within its ranks according to José Luís Arnaut, the managing partner of CMS Portugal. Margarida Vila Franca, now a partner in the corporate M&A practice, has carved out a niche in handling complex transactions, such as acquisitions, public offerings, mergers, and … Read more