Interviews & Insights

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Demarco: “Litigation funding can help balance the scales of justice”

Demarco: “Litigation funding can help balance the scales of justice”

Litigation funding firm Stonward’s director and head of legal assets Guido Demarco explains the sector’s growth and dispels some of the misconceptions surrounding it.
Sáez: “We have been providing added value by implementing legal consulting solutions.”

Sáez: “We have been providing added value by implementing legal consulting solutions.”

Daniel Sáez, partner in Auren’s commercial and litigation practice in Spain, explains how the legal sector is changing in the country and how technology is helping his firm stay ah...
Del Fraile: “More companies are becoming aware of the importance of ensuring equality between women and men in the workplace.”

Del Fraile: “More companies are becoming aware of the importance of ensuring equality between women and men in the workplace.”

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo’s employment partner Ignacio del Fraile discusses the effects of the new hiring regulations in Spain and the effects of the country’s new equality obligatio...
López de Argumedo: “Keeping up to date is not an easy task”

López de Argumedo: “Keeping up to date is not an easy task”

Uría Menéndez arbitration partner and president of the International Association of Lawyers’ (UIA) arbitration commission Álvaro López de Argumedo discusses the upcoming fifth annu...
“Where there is international trade, there will be international arbitration”

“Where there is international trade, there will be international arbitration”

The eighth annual Open de Arbitraje in Madrid featured an international travel theme this year.
“We’ll discuss truly cutting-edge issues, including the ramifications of the sanctions imposed on Russia”

“We’ll discuss truly cutting-edge issues, including the ramifications of the sanctions imposed on Russia”

Ed Lenci, chair of the New York State Bar Association's International Section, reveals the topics to be discussed at his organization's international event in Madrid later this mon...
Riego: “These last two years should help us learn that we should not take anything for granted”

Riego: “These last two years should help us learn that we should not take anything for granted”

Juan Riego Villa, Carrefour Spain’s general counsel for the last 25 years, explains why the company’s biggest challenges come from competition and data protection laws.
Viale: “We are looking for legal teams that are highly technically qualified but also flexible and innovative”

Viale: “We are looking for legal teams that are highly technically qualified but also flexible and innovative”

Andrea Viale, Idealista’s first global head of legal, reveals the company’s biggest legal issues and what she looks for in external counsel.
"AI has begun to alter most areas of the industry"

"AI has begun to alter most areas of the industry"

Borja Díaz, Allianz's CEO for Iberia, reveals the key lessons the company has learned from the pandemic and his goals for the future
Spain is the latest emerging market for litigation funding

Spain is the latest emerging market for litigation funding
García: “I prefer international commercial arbitration – you can enforce arbitral awards in other countries”

García: “I prefer international commercial arbitration – you can enforce arbitral awards in other countries”

As the in-house lawyer responsible for litigation & arbitration at Spain’s national railway company, Javier García López offers his perspective on how Covid has affected disput...
Olivan: “The normalization of remote working will be a great opportunity.”

Olivan: “The normalization of remote working will be a great opportunity.”

Montse Olivan is Executive Office & HR Director for New Work, a Germany-based employment company. She discusses how the pandemic has permanently reconfigured the labor market a...
Íscar: “Arbitration is always moving forward and adapting”

Íscar: “Arbitration is always moving forward and adapting”

Head of Íscar Arbitraje Javier Íscar discusses some of the latest trends in arbitration, including sustainability initiatives, third-party funding, and Madrid’s role in the arbitra...
Stampa: “Spain has a privileged geographical location.”

Stampa: “Spain has a privileged geographical location.”

Gonzalo Stampa discusses which sectors are seeing an increase in arbitration proceedings and what has been driving Spain’s improved reputation as an arbitration jurisdiction.
“There are always multiple risks hidden in each legal issue”

“There are always multiple risks hidden in each legal issue”

Cristina Ramon Escarré, Corporate and Legal Department Manager for Spanish agricultural producer Borges International Group, talks about the challenges of working in dynamic legal ...
Silvia Madrid: “Sustainability, diversity, and inclusion play a significant role when deciding between different legal options.”

Silvia Madrid: “Sustainability, diversity, and inclusion play a significant role when deciding between different legal options.”

Silvia Madrid, head of legal and compliance for Iberia at UniCredit, discusses the challenges facing in-house legal counsels and compliance programs in the post-pandemic workplace.
Morales: “Many easily avoidable mistakes are caused by not listening to what you are being told.”

Morales: “Many easily avoidable mistakes are caused by not listening to what you are being told.”

Emma Morales, Counsel, Allen & Overy, explains her best practices for witness and expert examination.
Sáez: “We have been providing added value by implementing legal consulting solutions”

Sáez: “We have been providing added value by implementing legal consulting solutions”

Daniel Sáez, partner in Auren’s commercial and litigation practice in Spain, explains how the legal sector is changing in the country and how technology is helping his firm stay ah...
“What may work for one employer may not work for another”

“What may work for one employer may not work for another”

SRS Advogados labor partner Maria de Lancastre Valente explains how recent trends are changing the landscape of labor law.
Martinez: “This new law is going to be challenging for many companies”

Martinez: “This new law is going to be challenging for many companies”

Eversheds-Sutherland’s managing partner Jacobo Martínez explains how changes in Spain’s labor laws are affecting employers.
Bauzá: “More and more companies will opt for a hybrid work model.”

Bauzá: “More and more companies will opt for a hybrid work model.”

Silvia Bauzá, a partner in Allen & Overy’s employment and benefits practice, discusses the challenges Spanish employers face in the wake of the government’s new labor regulatio...
“There is no doubt that the pandemic accelerated changes in the structure of both law firms and companies.”

“There is no doubt that the pandemic accelerated changes in the structure of both law firms and companies.”

Marta del Coto and Maria Burgos from the legal recruitment firm Iterlegis address the changes in hiring law firms and in-house legal departments have experienced since the start of...
Alma Gómez Valdés: “There will surely be an increase in disputes related to Covid”

Alma Gómez Valdés: “There will surely be an increase in disputes related to Covid”

Tecnicas Reunidas’ head of arbitration discusses the changes in arbitration that are here to stay.
Six women included in Leaders League's ranking of top Spanish PE professionals for 2022.

Six women included in Leaders League's ranking of top Spanish PE professionals for 2022.
Six women included in Leaders League's ranking of top Spanish PE professionals for 2022

Six women included in Leaders League's ranking of top Spanish PE professionals for 2022
Ballester: "Consolidation and build-up strategies are becoming more relevant"

Ballester: "Consolidation and build-up strategies are becoming more relevant"

Nexxus Senior Managing Partner Maite Ballester discusses the recent growth in Spanish M&A.
Isabel Rodriguez: “Spain’s venture capital sector is recording all-time highs in terms of capital deployed”

Isabel Rodriguez: “Spain’s venture capital sector is recording all-time highs in terms of capital deployed”

Valuations have increased dramatically in the last year, according to King & Wood Mallesons partner, Isabel Rodriguez.
Ignacio Balañá & Rafael Arráez: “We will see a significant increase in transaction volume”

Ignacio Balañá & Rafael Arráez: “We will see a significant increase in transaction volume”

Spain's private equity sector will play a significant role in the country's economic recovery as mid-market deals and hotel investments rebound and the real estate sector moves tow...
Laura Molinera Ortiz: “The pandemic has leveled the playing field between financial service entities and fintechs.”

Laura Molinera Ortiz: “The pandemic has leveled the playing field between financial service entities and fintechs.”

The Director & Counsel for Financial regulation EMEA at American Express discusses changes to the fintech and financial sectors.
Carmen Reyna: "2021 is proving to be a year of market and investment recovery"

Carmen Reyna: "2021 is proving to be a year of market and investment recovery"

Perez Llorca's Corporate M&A partner discussed the recovery of the Spanish market.
Lola Conde: “I believe in responsible servant leadership”

Lola Conde: “I believe in responsible servant leadership”

In May 2021, the Legal COO of Santander launched The Legal Academy, a Santander project that with the help of combined teams serves as a training platform for both business and leg...
Ana Gómez: “We expect to see further reforms to labor law that will bring profound changes”

Ana Gómez: “We expect to see further reforms to labor law that will bring profound changes”

Ana Gómez, president of the National Association of Labor Lawyers (ASNALA) discusses the organization's 21st Congress taking place in Granada this week.
María Burgos and Marta del Coto: "We are a boutique headhunting firm, exclusively focused on legal and tax profiles"

María Burgos and Marta del Coto: "We are a boutique headhunting firm, exclusively focused on legal and tax profiles"

María Burgos and Marta del Coto, senior consultants at Iterlegis Legal Staffing Solutions in Spain, discuss the importance of having a legal background to better serve their client...
Emma Morales (Allen & Overy): "When it comes to legal writing, less is more"

Emma Morales (Allen & Overy): "When it comes to legal writing, less is more"

The ability of a legal document to persuade depends essentially on the strength of the arguments set forth in the text. This exposition must be clear, simple and brief so as to avo...
Cristina Camarero: “We are facing a unique opportunity for mediation to finally find its place in Spain”

Cristina Camarero: “We are facing a unique opportunity for mediation to finally find its place in Spain”

The Ontier partner predicts that post-Covid, mediation will increase substantially as a method of resolving conflicts arising from the pandemic.
Rafael Ramírez Cruz: “We value law firms’ specialization; their solutions must connect to the realities of specific businesses”

Rafael Ramírez Cruz: “We value law firms’ specialization; their solutions must connect to the realities of specific businesses”

The head of AXA Spain’s legal department tells us about what he looks for in external counsel, future challenges for the insurance sector, and how AXA uses technology to deliver va...
Silvia Bauza (Allen & Overy) : “Social dialogue and collective bargaining are essential to prevent massive job loss”

Silvia Bauza (Allen & Overy) : “Social dialogue and collective bargaining are essential to prevent massive job loss”

Head of Allen & Overy’s employment practice in Spain, Silvia Bauza has had an extremely busy year. She walks us through the government’s measures to protect employees, outlines...
Javier Íscar discusses greener arbitration, the theme behind this year’s Open.

Javier Íscar discusses greener arbitration, the theme behind this year’s Open.
Jacobo Martínez: "Spain needs a different system to tackle not only the Covid crisis but also structural unemployment"

Jacobo Martínez: "Spain needs a different system to tackle not only the Covid crisis but also structural unemployment"

The head of labor and employment at Eversheds Sutherland discusses the spike in labor, insolvency and restructuring procedures we can expect to see as Covid-19 subsides.
Paula Fuentes: “The previous model of law firm management is now being replaced by leadership that motivates and unites”

Paula Fuentes: “The previous model of law firm management is now being replaced by leadership that motivates and unites”

One of F&B Consultores’s leading executive search specialists discusses the value of coaching in the legal sector.