How to sue an estate in Spain
In order to safeguard and protect the property and inheritance rights in Spain, an estate has legal standing to sue and be sued.
Calling a general meeting on behalf of minority shareholders in Spain
Article 168 of the Corporations Act in Spain establishes that minority shareholders of a company may request that the directors of the company to convene a general meeting. They may also request the accounting documents of the company for their consideration.
Crowdfunding, a quick way to finance projects through internet
Any citizen can participate in funding through the crowdfunding. Participatory Financing platforms must meet certain financial requirements as well as requirements concerning the exercise of their activity.
Why turn to a lawyer when opening a franchise in Spain
In Spain, the signature between the parties to a franchise contract is not governed by any specific law and must be performed at the end of the contracting period. It is therefore advisable to consult an expert lawyer in the franchising field before signing any document.
Marketing high-risk products in Spain: new case-law?
Courts in Spain have given judgments against controversial high-risk financial products offered by numerous banks, obliging banks to pay back the investment of their clients.
The importance of expert witnesses at trial determining the meaning of the judgment
When judicial proceedings in Spain involve hiring expert witnesses it is important to remember that their performance is one more factor that could tip the scale. Recent judgments are proof of that.
Expiration and standing to dispute corporate resolutions in Spain
Following the new reform of the Corporations Act, only shareholders may challenge corporate resolutions in Spain. In addition, the period to challenge a corporate resolution is fixed to one year.
Setting-up a subsidiary in Spain
One of the main investment alternatives in Spain for a foreign company is the establishment of a subsidiary. This article briefly reviews the two main types of companies in Spain and the ordinary procedures for their establishment.
Drastic changes in international inheritance law
From August 2015 on there will be new rules in international inheritance law; from that date on, the applicable law will be the one from the country where the deceased last lived or had his regular residence.
Corporate Merger in Spain: Merger by creation or merger by absorption
Compared to 2013, in 2014, the number of mergers and acquisitions in Spain grew to 54%. The principle factors that have motivated this growth are the improvement of the economy and the increase of foreign investment in Spain. For 2015, this upward trend is expected to continue.
