Publications List

Regulation of advertisements in Spain

Advertising is a topic that can be divided into multiple categories, which all have their own laws that govern them. However, the General Advertising Law remains the main law on advertising in Spain. The law not only governs how advertising must be carried out, but it also defines specific terms related to the relevant type of advertisement.

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Prices within the Spanish advertisement law

A summary of several price advertising techniques that companies can use to ensure they are at the top of the competition. Numerous laws regulate these techniques so that companies cannot misuse and/or fool consumers. These price advertising techniques all have something to do with lowering the price, using the price to lure in customers, or enticing consumers into competitions so that they will spend more money.

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Listing Obligations for Spanish REIT (SOCIMI)

The requirements for admission to trading and maintenance of a Spanish REIT (SOCIMI) in the MAB (Alternative Stock Exchange Market) establishes, amongst others, the obligation of a SOCIMI to sign a contract with a liquidity provider, in order to boost liquidity and reduce price variations not resulting from actual market trends.

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The new Spanish Law of Labour Companies

When the new Law of Labour Companies in Spain came into effect, it established a new legal framework for corporate entities by introducing important changes and improvements to better the way business is done and supplement already existing company types.

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Dispute Resolution in Advertising Law in Spain

There are several laws related to alternative dispute resolution of advertisement disagreements in Spain. Many measures have been set up so that the claimant/victim in an advertisement law dispute can get the compensation he/she deserves. However, this does not include damages, but mainly measures such as correcting the advertisement that caused the dispute or prohibitions of specific advertisements.

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Is investing in SOCIMIs (REIT) profitable?

SOCIMIs (Sociedades Anónimas Cotizadas de Inversión Inmobiliaria or Real Estate Investment Trust) are public limited companies whose main activity is the acquisition, promotion, and rehabilitation of real estate for lease. The evolution of this type of investment over the last year has become key in the real estate sector given its stable profitability and liquidity.

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Spain combats Money Laundering

The fight against money laundering focuses on eliminating the laundering of funds or assets obtained through illegal activities. Not only are credit institutions and investment service companies obliged to comply with national and international legislation, but so are notaries, lawyers, and prosecutors.

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