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However , it was not all good news for Linklaters as its brand slipped down the rankings in Portugal to eighth place , down from last year ’ s fourth position .
Other firms to climb the rankings in Spain included DLA Piper and Freshfields . DLA Piper rose from 11th to sixth position partly due to what appears to be a growing reputation for handling major deals / litigation – study participants also acclaimed the firm ’ s multijurisdictional expertise . Meanwhile , Freshfields climbed from tenth place to ninth , with the fact that it is ‘ front of mind ’ with many in-house lawyers being a significant factor .
New entrants There were a number of firms who were ranked in the top 20 law firm brands in Spain that were not ranked last year . They included Jones Day and Bird & Bird – Jones Day has a good reputation for major deals and litigation , while Bird & Bird scored well in terms of being ‘ front of mind ’ with in-house lawyers .
Firms climbing the rankings in Portugal included Uría Menéndez , which moved up from seventh to fifth position . In addition to being highly esteemed by in-house lawyers , the firm has a name that is easily recalled . There were two firms in Portugal appearing in the top ten rankings that did not appear last year – Telles de Abreu and Serra
Portugal ' s top law firm brands
2016 Rank 2015 Rank Firm 1 3 MLGTS 2 2 PLMJ 3 1 VdA 4 5 Cuatrecasas 5 7 Uría Menéndez 6 n / a Telles De Abreu 7 n / a SLCM 8 4 Linklaters 9 6 Abreu Advogados 10 9 Miranda
Lopes , Cortes Martins Advogados ( SLCM ). Telles de Abreu performed well in terms of being ‘ front of mind ’ with in-house lawyers , while its reputation for working on major deals and litigation has also been enhanced . Meanwhile , SLCM is held in high esteem and is seen as a good option for big deals / litigation – inhouse lawyers highlighted the firm ’ s highly effective and dedicated teams .
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‘ The lawyers know the market well and deliver excellent quality - we trust them .’
‘ A modern , client-oriented team with flawless technical skills .’ in CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS
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