Structural modifications

At Ayuela Jiménez, we have years of experience in providing legal advice and executing operations related to structural modifications that allow businesses to adapt to the market and seize commercial opportunities. We are here to help you make strategic decisions at every stage of the process.

Mergers, demergers and transformations

Legal operations such as mergers, demergers or transformations involve altering the company’s structure, and it is important to carry them out with legal advice to avoid complications. In mergers, we will be with you at every stage of the process to help improve your company’s competitiveness while ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations and safeguarding the interests of shareholders and directors.

When it comes to demergers, it is essential to strategically optimise the distribution of assets and liabilities to minimise potential legal or tax conflicts, whereas in transformations, the company can adapt to new needs with the confidence that implementation will be done correctly and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Tailored strategies for businesses

Our lawyers will conduct an analysis of the financial, fiscal, and legal situation of the company before carrying out structural modifications to develop the most appropriate strategy for each case. In addition to offering advice, we manage the legal and administrative aspects to ensure the process is as swift as possible, helping to avoid future risks for your business.

Improving competitiveness and corporate profitability

Structural modifications are significant changes designed to improve the way a company operates or how it positions itself in the market. They can be very helpful in reducing taxes, by taking advantage of the fiscal incentives of a particular region or country, for example, as well as making the operation more profitable. They are also useful for increasing capacity, resources, and market share by joining forces with other companies to compete more effectively in the industry.

Beyond operational concerns, it’s important to consider that laws change over time, and opting for structural modifications may be the solution to comply with these changes or to improve the financial situation of the corporation, making it more attractive to investors and providing greater access to credit.

How can we help you?

At Ayuela Jiménez, our lawyers are corporate law experts, offering your business the legal advice it needs throughout the entire process to ensure it is profitable, ethical, and confidential. Our goal is to understand your company’s needs so we can provide you with tailored solutions that meet your objectives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do structural modifications imply for existing commercial contracts?

A structural modification may involve the review or renegotiation of existing commercial contracts. It is sometimes necessary to adapt agreements to align them with the company’s new legal structure.

Can structural modifications help reduce a company’s debt?

Yes, some structural modifications can help reduce a company’s debt. Assets and liabilities can be redistributed so that the new entities assume the debt according to their payment capacity.

Do structural modifications affect the company’s intellectual property?

Yes, structural modifications can affect intellectual property rights, which is why it is so important to review and adapt licensing agreements to ensure they remain valid under the new structure.

Is shareholder approval required to carry out a structural modification?

Yes, in most cases, shareholder approval is required to carry out structural modifications, especially if they involve changes to the type of company. There may be cases where this is not necessary, depending on the legislation and the company’s articles of association.