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Key Aspects of the Statute of the Independent Authority for Whistleblower Protection

Overview of the Most Relevant Provisions of the Statute More than a year after the approval and entry into force of Law 2/2023, of 20 February, governing individuals who report regulatory breaches and combat corruption (hereinafter, “Law 2/2023”), Royal Decree 1101/2024, of 29 October, approving the Statute of the Independent Authority for Whistleblower Protection (hereinafter, […]

The Non-Disclosure of Links Between Arbitrators and a Law Firm May Justify Their Challenge

What is the Challenge of an Arbitrator? If during the course of arbitral proceedings, doubts arise regarding the impartiality or independence of an arbitrator, the parties have the right to challenge them in order to remove them from the tribunal. The challenge must be grounded in the applicable national law and the arbitration rules governing […]

Organic Law 1/2025, of 2 January, on Measures to Improve the Efficiency of the Public Justice Service

Introduction: Context and Objectives On 3 January 2025, the Official State Gazette announced the publication of Organic Law 1/2025, of 2 January, on measures to improve the efficiency of the Public Justice Service (“the Law”). The Law emerges in a context of increasing complexity in social and economic relations, accompanied by a rise in litigation, […]

Litigation Funding in Spain: The Business of Betting on Justice

Litigation: Cost or Investment? Shifting Perspectives in Legal Proceedings It is widely understood that litigation is synonymous with cost. But what if it were seen as an investment? When deciding whether to initiate legal proceedings or arbitration, litigation costs are a crucial factor to consider. A potential litigant must assess not only their own legal […]

The Administrative Chamber of the National High Court upholds our appeals in defense of two companies dedicated to school transport in the region of Murcia that had been sanctioned by the CNMC.

The Administrative Chamber of the National High Court has upheld the appeals filed by Ayuela Jiménez in defence of two companies dedicated to school transport in the region of Murcia. These companies had been sanctioned by the National Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC in Spain) with significant fines which have been annulled. Key judgments: n. […]

Doubts Regarding Jurisdiction to Arbitrate a Dispute Subject to a Limitation Period May Lead to the Relaxation of Such Period

What Does It Mean for an Action to Be Subject to a Limitation Period? In legal proceedings, two main types of time limits are distinguished: prescription and limitation. Limitation periods, unlike prescription, do not allow for the suspension or restarting of the timeframe. Once the stipulated period elapses, the right to bring the action expires […]

Practical Guide for Claiming Damage Caused by DANA

High-Level Isolated Depression (DANA) is an extreme meteorological phenomenon that, in just a few hours, transformed familiar landscapes into scenes of devastation. Between October 28 and November 4, 2024, this storm left a trail of destruction across Spain, affecting thousands of families, businesses, and communities. Images of flooded streets, demolished homes, and businesses paralysed reflect […]

Breakthrough or wet paper?

The Organic Law 5/2024 on the Right to Defence: Legal Ambition with Practical Gaps On December 4th, the much-anticipated Organic Law on the Right to Defence (“LODD“) will come into force, arriving in the BOE with ambitious promises: accessibility, quality, and ethics within the legal system. This legislation aims to mark a turning point in […]

Key Considerations for Successful Negotiations in Investment and Financing Rounds for Start-ups

What Are Investment Rounds? Investment rounds are a corporate funding process through which companies secure capital from investors, whether they are pre-existing shareholders or external parties. Through this mechanism, the company gains the capital necessary to ensure its growth, while the investor acquires a stake in the company’s share capital. Existing shareholders may increase their […]

How is a request processed in Spain for a convicted individual abroad to serve their sentence in Spain?

We will distinguish between two scenarios: if the sentence was imposed by a European Union Member State or another State. Procedure for the Transfer to Spain of Individuals Sentenced in a European Union Member State The Ministry of Justice lacks competence in this area. Competent judicial authorities handle the transfer request directly from a Member […]

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