The recent Organic Law 1/2025 of 2 January, on measures regarding the efficiency of the Public Justice Service, has introduced significant legislative reforms that have gained particular prominence in the current legal landscape. Specifically, and with effect from 3 April, one notable amendment is that introduced by Final Provision Twenty-Six of Organic Law 1/2025, which […]
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Apr
1. Litigating Against a Foreign Parent Company: The Dilemma of Service via Subsidiary In an era of increasing cross-border litigation, particularly concerning competition law, numerous multinational corporations face lawsuits filed in jurisdictions where they operate through subsidiaries, including Spain. In this context, a crucial question frequently arises: Is it valid to serve a lawsuit on […]
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Legislative Reform: Impact of Organic Law 1/2025 on the Social Jurisdiction In line with our previous publications, in which we highlight significant legislative developments introduced by the recent Organic Law 1/2025, of 2 January, on measures to improve the efficiency of the Public Justice Service, it is of particular interest to examine the amendments made […]
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On 25 March 2025, the Council of Ministers approved, in the first round, the Draft Organic Law amending Organic Law 10/1995, of 23 November, of the Criminal Code, with the aim of transposing Directive (EU) 2024/1226 to implement the European Union’s (hereinafter, “EU”) decisions in sanctioning matters (hereinafter, “Draft Law”). Objective of Directive (EU) 2024/1226 […]
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On 10 February 2025, the Supreme Court handed down Judgment 205/2025, in which it assessed the likelihood of confusion in relation to a family of trade marks whose dominant element was of limited distinctive character, concluding that, due to the extensive use made of them, this family of trade marks had acquired a level of […]
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An International Recognition in Complex Litigation Once again, Chambers and Partners has awarded Ayuela Jiménez a Band 1 ranking in the Litigation: Highly Regarded category. This distinction, one of the most prestigious in the legal sector, reinforces our position as a leading firm in dispute resolution and underscores our commitment to legal excellence. This achievement […]
Commercial and corporate conflicts
Key Resolutions Following the New Regulation on Structural Modifications
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Since the entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 5/2023, of 28 June, which introduced a profound reform in the regulation of structural modifications of commercial companies, various resolutions issued by the Directorate-General for Legal Security and Public Faith have provided greater legal clarity. One of the most significant is the Resolution of 16 December 2024, […]
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The impartiality of an arbitrator is a fundamental requirement in any arbitration proceeding. However, in certain situations, parties may allege a lack of impartiality to attempt to annul an arbitral award. Below, we analyse a recent case addressing this issue. What is Arbitrator Impartiality? When an arbitrator is appointed, they must ensure their neutrality and […]
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Mar
Mar
Referring back to our publication of 12 September 2024, we present some updates regarding the regulation of the reduction of the working week in Spain for 2025, with the aim of continuing to guide Spanish businesses. Recap: On 4 February 2025, the Council of Ministers approved the reduction of the working week to 37.5 hours […]
Commercial and corporate conflicts
The Family Protocol as an Ancillary Obligation in Articles of Association
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Mar
Mar
The Official State Gazette Publishes the Resolution of the General Directorate for Legal Security and Public Faith (DGSJFP) of 29 November 2024 This resolution analyses whether the obligations arising from a family protocol can be classified as ancillary obligations within a company’s articles of association. Legal Framework for Ancillary Obligations in Companies Article 86 of […]