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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 […]

Filing an Annulment Claim of an Arbitral Award with an Incompetent Court May Lead to Action Expiry

What happens when an annulment claim of an arbitral award is filed with the wrong court? Assuming, in any case, that an annulment claim of an arbitral award is filed within the civil jurisdiction, we may encounter two types of filing errors that could significantly impact the statutory two-month limitation period for filing an annulment […]

Acquittal of Our Client in the Well-Known Case of the Santa Margarita de Cortona Sculpture Attributed to the Granada Sculptor José de Mora

At Ayuela Jiménez, we are pleased to share the recent acquittal of our client (a renowned art dealer) of the charge of receiving stolen goods, after having purchased a valuable 18th-century Baroque sculpture without knowledge of its illicit origin, as acknowledged by the Provincial Court of Granada in Judgment 447/2024, dated 9 October. The Facts […]

How to Enforce a Worldwide Freezing Order in Spain

What is a Worldwide Freezing Order? A Worldwide Freezing Order (also known as a WFO) is a precautionary measure allowing the freezing of assets and prohibiting their disposal while a civil or commercial dispute is resolved. This legal tool, commonly used in international conflicts, aims to prevent the defendant from disposing of their assets, thus […]

The High Court of Justice of Madrid upholds the judicial appointment of an arbitrator even though the appointed Arbitration Court was dissolved.

What happens when an Arbitration Court is dissolved? The case in question arose out of a contractual lease relationship, in which the arbitration clause indicated that any dispute was to be resolved before the Court of Economic Arbitration in Law and Equity, No. GUARANTEE NUM000, in accordance with the arbitration agreement. However, this court had […]

Ayuela Jiménez: Recognised as ‘Team of the Year Arbitration’ at Iberian Lawyer’s XII FortyUnder40 Awards

Ayuela Jiménez has been awarded the prestigious “Team of the Year Arbitration ’ award at Iberian Lawyer’s XII FortyUnder40 Awards, consolidating our position as one of the most technical and specialised arbitration teams in the Iberian legal landscape. This recognition highlights the firm’s ability to address and resolve complex disputes, thanks to its strategic approach […]

Ayuela Jiménez: Leadership in the Congress ‘New Legal Challenges of Defence and Security’.

Last week took place the I International Congress ‘New Legal Challenges in Defence and Security’, an event that brought together leaders and experts from various areas to address some of the most urgent and relevant challenges in these fields. The active participation of Ayuela Jiménez in the organisation and coordination of this congress reaffirms its […]

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