Europe/Portugal - Page 2
Brexit and environment on the agenda in busy week for maritime lawyers
European Maritime lawyers meet in London Brexit, hot on the heels of IMO approving GHG programme and rejecting US last minute pitch.
The UK & Europe cryptocurrency race is on
Race is on but compariable regulatory extensions suggests UK regulation of the cryptocurrency market would take two years, says legal director.
ICOs not working as expected say regulators
EU financial markets regulator to examines ICOs to determine road aged for regulation.
ACC Europe elects new president
Hans Albers of Juniper Networks is to lead the European in-house network, aims for growth.
Balancing competitiveness and environment tops the maritime agenda
Global Legal Post is at the Malta Maritime Summit 2018, officially opened by the Malta transport minister, who also held tripartite meeting.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
EU asked for GDPR exemptions by regulators
Regulators are concerned cross-border investigations could be placed in jeopardy by GDPR requirements.
EC to remove 'unwarranted' regulatory barriers for SBBS
The European Commission (EC) is proposing new rules to remove regulatory barriers and offer market-led solutions for sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS).
PLMJ launches artificial intelligence course
The Portuguese law firm is bringing together a wide range of experts to teach academics, scientists, lawyers and the curious the legal aspects of AI.
Portugal's state legal expenses double in six years
Portugal's state expenses on lawyers is skyrocketing hitting an average of some €15 million a year between 2014-2016 with the bulk going on contracts for legal advice.
Garrigues hires Lino Torgal to head up energy department
Lino Torgal of Lino Torgal & Associados joins as a partner of Garrigues succeeding João Rosado Correia who left for Miranda.
Garrigues head of energy and projects departs for Miranda
Lisbon-based international law firm Miranda & Associados has hired Joao Rosado Correia as a partner.
Andersen Global announces Andersen Tax & Legal in Portugal
Andersen Global has announced a new presence in Portugal with the addition of Nobre Guedes, Mota Soares & Associados (NGMS), a law firm serving both public and private entities.
McCann's new legal battle over faked abduction claims
Madeleine McCann's parents have launched a fresh legal battle after a a Portuguese court ruling left a question mark over their involvement in their daughter's disappearance.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Miranda loses 20 lawyers to Vieira de Almeida
The firm, which is strong in Africa, has seen a number of top lawyers depart to its rival including its chairman and head of litigation.
Luis Pais Antunes to head up PLMJ
Luís Pais Antunes has become PLMJ's new managing partner for the next three years, taking over from Manuel Santos Vítor, who had held the position since 2008.
Law firms searched by customs police in Portugal money launder probe
The military police has searched 91 establishments, including law and accountancy firms, and seized 1,500 vehicles as part of an investigation into the buying and selling of cars - in what is the largest seizure of such vehicles by these squads.
Banif Mais acquired by Cofidis Participations
Iberian law firm Uría Menéndez - Proença de Carvalho advised Cofidis Participations on the acquisition of Banif Mais
Copyright 2025 © The Global Legal Post. All Rights Reserved