In order to boost the real estate market in Spain, the figure of the SOCIMI (real estate investment company) emerged in 2009. These are listed companies that principally carry out the acquisition, promotion, and restoration of leasehold urban assets.
The trade de-escalation plan in Spain focuses on the post-COVID recovery phase, aiming to stabilize businesses and foster economic growth.
During the insolvency proceeding, the so-called ‘Sixth Section’, if opened, will determine whether or not the bankruptcy is negligent, as well as the liability of the company directors. We analyse if it is possible to attribute this liability to the parent company.
On 24th May 2019 was published the draft law amending the Corporate Enterprises Act and other financial rules in Spain. Its objective is to adapt them to the European legislation (Directive (EU) 2017/828) in terms of promoting the long-term involvement of shareholders in listed companies.
Force Majeure ERTE are regulated in arts. 47.3 and 51.7 ET, art. 31 and ff of Royal Decree 1483/2012 and arts. 22 and 24 to 28 of Royal Decree Law 8/020. ERTE for objective causes linked to COVID-19 are regulated in art. 47 ET, arts. 16 and ff of Royal Decree 1483/2012 and arts.23 and 25 to 28 of Royal Decree-Law 8/2020.
With widespread application in M&A transactions, MAC clauses are a very useful instrument since, as a rule, they allow the buyer to withdraw from a transaction in case of significant adverse changes that discourage the economic aim of the contract.
Information note on Royal Decree-Law 18/2020 (RDL 18/2020) of 12 May, on social measures in defence of employment, which introduces modifications to employment regulation records.
Articles 61 and following of Law 22/2003 provide for the effects of the termination of contracts in the context of bankruptcy proceedings in Spain. The law grants different mechanisms to the parties to guarantee the survival of the bankrupt company and the right of debt recovery of its creditors.
Force majeure and rebus sic stantibus clauses are particularly relevant in the context of the COVID-19 health crisis. These legal instruments allow for a modification of the terms of contracts in extraordinary and unpredictable circumstances such as at present.
Liquidity solutions for companies in Spain are designed to help businesses navigate financial challenges, particularly in times of economic uncertainty.
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