Amendments to the Unfair Competiton Act in Spain and its influence on other legislation
Act No 29/09 integrates EU Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices and Directive 2006/114/EC on deceptive and comparative advertising into Spanish law. This incorporation, effective since January 2010, brings substantial changes to the Unfair Competition Act, General Advertising Act, Consumer Protection Act, and other related legislation, including the Retail Trade Organization Act.
Bankruptcy proceedings and their possible effect on prior leveraged buy-out operations in Spain
In recent years, Spain has witnessed a surge in leveraged buy-outs (LBOs), where a majority share of a target company is acquired using loans guaranteed by its assets or repaid through its cash flows. In some cases, the acquisition cost is deferred and paid by the target company itself, often through a merger with a special purpose vehicle created by the investor. This strategy shifts the burden of the acquisition cost to the target company.
International Contracts: Examining and Claiming Defective Products
This article will provide a practical analysis regarding the possibility of claiming defects in goods acquired through international sales contracts. Before developing these issues, first is an examination of the …
Labour Reform in Spain through Royal Decree-Law 10/2010
On June 16, the Government of Spain passed Royal Decree-Law 10/2010, with urgent measures for reforming the labour market. This is a reform that has been developing over the last …
Prevention and resolution of disputes in international trade
We are currently in an economic stage of globalization and the internationalization of trade relations. Within this period, the increasing complexity of transactions and the current economic crisis are contributing …
Seizure or attachment of assets in Spain
Asset seizure, or attachment, is a process that enables creditors to collect from delinquent debtors by looking to their assets, including property, goods, and/or earnings. There are two principal types …
Types of trade agreements in Spain
Trade Agreements in General In Spain, like in many other countries of the European Union, the party autonomy, which ensures the contractual freedom of the parties is one of the …
How to acquire Real Estate in Liechtenstein
Eurojuris International is the leading network of law firms in Europe, covering 650 different cities/locations in 17 countries. Each country has a national Eurojuris association which selects as members medium-sized …
How to acquire Real Estate in the United States
You can also see: How to acquire real estate in Italy, England, Spain, Liechtenstein and Austria. The purchase and/or leasing of real property in the United States is governed by …
How to acquire Real Estate in England
You can also see: How to acquire real estate in Italy, the United States, Spain, Liechtenstein and Austria. Terminology for new buyers Exchange of contracts This is the point in …
