Alex D'Elia

Alex D'Elia

Alex D'Elia is a correspondent for Law.com International based in Portugal. She writes primarily about legal and regulatory issues related to Southern Europe, and also about regulatory rulings at the EU. Her coverage includes the business of law at international and domestic law firms and in-house legal departments and the impact of regulatory decisions on law firms and global companies. She can be reached at [email protected].

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October 29, 2024 | International Edition

BonelliErede Hires Private Equity Duo From Chiomenti Amid Market Pick-Up

Private equity accounted for 60% of the value of all M&A deals recorded in the first half of 2024, according to an analysis by KPMG.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

October 23, 2024 | International Edition

Spain Loses Appeal as London Court Rejects Claim of Immunity in €101 Million Arbitral Award Enforcement

The ruling could have implications for other European Union member states facing investor disputes in U.K. courts.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

October 22, 2024 | International Edition

Greenberg Traurig Expands With Milan Team Amid 'Turmoil' in Italian Legal Market

The firm has a presence in London, Amsterdam, Warsaw and Berlin, and will likely soon announce the opening of a second location in Germany.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read

October 14, 2024 | International Edition

ECIJA Launches in Peru in Combination with Local Firm

The Spanish law firm continues its rapid expansion with the integration of Lima-based Berninzon & Benavides Abogados.

By Amy Guthrie | Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

October 10, 2024 | International Edition

A&O Shearman Hires Knowledge and Innovation Lead from Pérez-Llorca

Marisa Delgado was head of Pérez-Llorca's knowledge management department and helped oversee the adoption of Swedish generative AI tool Leya.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

October 09, 2024 | International Edition

Jones Day Expands European Footprint with Global Disputes Partner in Madrid

Pablo Doñate Gazapo de Badiola joins Jones Day Madrid, boosting its growing global disputes practice amid rising legal complexities in European litigation and arbitration.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

September 27, 2024 | International Edition

DLA, Hogan Lovells and Others Continue Southern Europe Hiring Rush

DLA Piper brought on a partner-led trio from Osborne Clarke into its corporate practice in Milan, while Hogan Lovells has hired two from Linklaters.

By Alex D'Elia

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | International Edition

Linklaters and Uría Behind Masdar's $1.4B Acquisition of Saeta Yield

Linklaters is leading Masdar on both of its major green energy deals in Spain in recent months.

By Alex D'Elia

2 minute read

September 23, 2024 | International Edition

4,000 Joint Matters and Referrals: Europe's Lesser-Known Law Firm Network

Four independent firms—Chiomenti, Cuatrecasas, Gide Loyrette Nouel and Gleiss Lutz—have been collaborating as the European Network for a dozen years now.

By Alex D'Elia

6 minute read

September 13, 2024 | International Edition

Lawyers on the Move Across Spain and Italy

White & Case and Baker McKenzie have brought on new partners in Italy while London- based Seladore Legal opened in Milan.

By Alex D'Elia

4 minute read