Formal discussions set to conclude at the end of February
Global giant says move in line with approach in most European jurisdictions to centralise operations
Laterals coincide with two internal partner promotions, including lawyer tasked with launching firm’s first Asia office in Singapore
Magic circle firm adds partners in Madrid and Beijing from local rivals at a time of “great activity” for dispute resolution
Former CNMV chairman Sebastián Albella returns for second spell at magic circle firm in Madrid
News of the combination comes after the companies entered negotiations in March
Leading Spanish lawyer, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, remembered for ‘serene and wise’ leadership
Expansion follows last year's tie-up in Portugal as US firm continues to build out Iberian network
Firm hires three ex-Cuatrecasas lawyers as partners to spearhead the expansion
New hires are spread across firm’s London, Madrid, Cincinnati and Leeds offices
Firm joins Iberian rival Garrigues in reporting redemptive performances after posting tempered down results during the pandemic
Associations with Portuguese law firm and Spanish loss adjusting business follow 2019 acquisition of 40-partner Spanish law firm RCD
Madrid-based firm becomes first Iberian player to pass €400m revenue benchmark
Fernando Calancha Marzana will lead Madrid office's regulatory and energy practices
Josefina García Pedroviejo joins top 10 Spanish firm Pérez-Llorca to lead its financial services practice
Madrid-based law firm pays tribute to 'dedicated and brilliant' partner who was also president of the Spanish Arbitration Club
New office increases the firm’s physical footprint in Madrid by 1,800sq ft
Webinar hosted by Luxury Law Alliance and Bird & Bird will explore ‘trends, tips and opportunities’
Leading private equity lawyer Teresa Zueco joins in Madrid; team includes two legal directors
First of new series of Law Over Border guides showcases fast-developing fashion law