Training Contracts in Spain
Training contracts are one of the peculiarities of working engagements in Spain, since various types exist and each has their own distinct systems and regulation. We can therefore discern the Internship Contract and the Contract for Training and Apprenticeship
The contract guarantees in Spain
Contract guarantees are types of contracts that provide greater security to the settlement of a debt. In Spain there are different types of guarantees: personal guarantees, security rights, financial guarantees or constitutional guarantees.
The contract of the managing director in Spain
The Corporate Enterprises Act in Spain requires an agreement on the appointment of a managing director if the executive power is vested in a board member. The appointment of the managing director shall require the favourable vote of two-thirds of the board members.
Conflict resolutions between shareholders and management executives
Conflicts between shareholders may be one of the main causes of the termination of many companies. The best solutions for conflicts are to prevent and avoid them. These solutions may consist of procedural protocols that include clauses or formulas of resolution in a company’s own statues, or by using extrajudicial dispute resolution mechanisms.
Regulation of franchises in Spain vs the United States
In Spain, franchise law is regulated by Real Decree 201/2010, of February 26, which regulates the exercise of franchise commercial activity and the communication of information to the franchise registry – and by article 62 of the law on Retail Trade 7/1996.
How to correctly give notice of termination in Spain
In Spain, there are concrete requirements regarding the notification of termination. Businesses that will dismiss employees must comply with such requirements; otherwise, the measure could be ineffective.
Regulations on company dining halls in Spain
In Spain, a recent judgement on company dining halls reminds companies about the importance of collective bargaining when it comes to achieving consensus on social benefits with workers.
The Concept and Contents of Partnership Agreements in Spain
While company by-laws govern a company’s activity and are public, partnership agreements are private agreements that govern, among other things, the organizational aspects of the company. However, partnership agreements may be made public at the request of any of the partners.
The sale of businesses through a contract of direct trade of shares
The main instruments for acquiring companies are the purchase and sale of shares and participations and the purchase and sale of company assets. The choice of each of them has its advantages and disadvantages, and entails different legal consequences.
Elements of the employment contract in Spain
The existence of a working relationship is established through a contract. In Spain, the elements and clauses of the contract must clearly and unequivocally define all aspects of the working conditions.
