Nicolás Melchior

Definition and Concept of Compliance

With the reform of the Spanish Penal Code, a company is liable for offenses committed by itself or by its employees acting on its behalf, if it cannot demonstrate that it has put in place the necessary means to prevent such criminal behaviour.

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The importance of due diligence in business transfer operations

Prior to a transfer of a business in Spain, one should carry out a due diligence in order to analyse the economic, financial and legal aspects of the business to be acquired. The process will help set an objective price for the transfer of the company and help avoid any risk of defects related to the company sold.

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The Spanish Copyright Law

Thanks to the introduction of the European directives, copyright law has been harmonized throughout the European territory, including Spain, and has strengthened legal protection of creators.

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