Mariscal Abogados hosted the Jurismus Madrid 2013 Conference
Mariscal Abogados is a firm with a clear international focus, based in the centre of the Spanish capital and with offices in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca. Eurjuris International is …
Growth of mediation in private law in Spain
The Decree clarifies the Law 15/2009, 22nd of July, on mediation in private law. The Act responds to the need to expand mediation by opening up the possibility, in private …
Debt Collection Proceedings in Spain under Civil Law and Employment Law
The current Spanish Code of Civil Procedure 1/2000 of date 7 January (CCP), articles 812 and subsequent, concerns debt collection proceedings in Spain. It describes the accelerated procedure through which …
Mediation Law for Civil and Commercial Issues in Spain
Mediation is a voluntary way to resolve disputes between two parties with the help of a third party, qualified to be impartial and neutral to guide these parties in achieving …
Inheritance rights of foreigners in Spain
Foreigners who intend to inherit assets in Spain should know that succession laws tend to be different from country to country. Primarily, one needs to take into account that in …
Reform of the Arbitration Reform Act in Spain
The reform outlined in Law 11/2011, dated May 20, 2011, does not bring about drastic changes to the existing arbitration system. Nevertheless, it introduces significant advancements with the ultimate aim of fortifying and encouraging arbitration in Spain, seeking to establish the country as an appealing destination for international arbitration cases.
The Procedure of Debt Recovery in the European Union
While there have been reported instances of using the EOPP, the full potential and utility of these new procedures are yet to be realized. They seem to be infrequently employed and not widely known. Only time will reveal whether they will evolve into a cornerstone of the European Union’s civil debt recovery.
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Spain
Determining jurisdiction in international disputes and recognizing/enforcing foreign judgments can be complex. To streamline this process, it is advisable for parties in cross-border agreements to thoroughly agree on jurisdiction and applicable law in case of a dispute.
Regime of Arrears and Changes in the Civil Monitory Process in Spain
The monetary process is a straightforward procedure introduced since May 4th, which streamlines claims under €250,000, specifically for monetary debts documented in writing. Notably, legal representation is not mandatory for this process.
The arbitration reform, an alternative to solve conflicts in Spain
The objective of the arbitration reform in Spain is to encourage alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, reducing the workload and costs of the Tribunals. With arbitrators appointed by the involved parties, the expectation is for arbitration proceedings to become more expeditious.
