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Pares Expands Expertise with Strategic Additions of Labour and Public Law Specialists Madalena Rosado and António Bonet Vieira

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Lisbon, Portugal — Pares has bolstered its legal team with the addition of two notable professionals, Madalena Rosado and António Bonet Vieira, both of whom will enhance the firm’s labour and public law practices. Madalena Rosado, who previously worked at PACC.V – Sociedade de Advogados, brings extensive experience in labour law, litigation, and social security. Meanwhile, António Bonet Vieira has dedicated recent years to public law, particularly in administrative matters, urban planning, and public procurement. He has served as a Legal Advisor within the City Council of Lisbon, focusing on areas such as urban planning … Read more

"Unlocking Legal Potential: How Modernization Transforms In-House Teams into Strategic Business Allies"

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New York, NY — Legal departments, often seen merely as cost centers, have the potential to become strategic enablers for their organizations, according to recent findings from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The IDC’s report, titled “Legal Friction: The Real Cost to Your Business,” emphasizes that by addressing inefficiencies, legal teams can transform how they deliver value, moving toward a model that accelerates business growth. Ryan O’Leary, a research director in IDC’s Security and Trust program, alongside David Lancelot, Chief Legal Officer at LawVu, argues that many in-house teams are currently weighed down by inefficiencies … Read more

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

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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

Telles Expands Leadership Team with Four Strategic New Partners in Key Legal Sectors

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Lisbon, Portugal — Telles has elevated four attorneys to partner status, enhancing its leadership team in critical areas of legal practice. The new partners, Guilherme Seabra Galante, José Pedroso de Melo, Nuno Marques, and Pedro Matias Pereira, expand the firm’s roster to 27 partners among 150 attorneys. Guilherme Seabra Galante and Nuno Marques will focus on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Galante brings 15 years of legal experience, particularly in privatisation, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts. His expertise has been valuable to listed companies and major groups, especially within the tourism and … Read more