The Role of the Mediator in Extrajudicial Payment Agreements in Spain (“EPA”)
The role of the mediator in an Extrajudicial Agreement and the use of the information obtained by the mediator in future bankruptcy proceedings.
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Mariscal & Abogados Abogados
Mariscal & Abogados is an international law firm with a multidisciplinary approach based in the capital centre of Spain, Madrid.
Amendments to the Right of Withdrawal in Electronic Commerce in Spain
The adaptation of Spanish legislation Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on consumer rights has caused several changes to the right of withdrawal. These changes must be taken into account when drafting or amending the Terms of B2C electronic commerce.
The Inheritance Rights of the Widows in Spain
This article focuses on the rights belonging to the spouse of the deceased, better known as a widow or widower.
A Single Market for Mortgage Loans for Real Estate Contracts
On January 28, 2014, a majority of the members of the Council of the European Union adopted a Directive to grant more protection to persons participating in mortgage-loan proceedings. The Directive applies to all loan contracts of real estate for residential purposes.
Seniority Applicable to Staffing Services Contract in Spain
This article first explains of what the staffing services contract consists, and then it assesses how seniority applies to indemnification in this type of contract.
The Process and Requirements of the Bankruptcy Mediator in Spain
On December 13, 2013, the Spanish Council of Ministers adopted the Royal Decree on the Development of the Determined Aspects of Law 5/2012, of July 6, 2012, on Mediation in Civil and Commercial Matters (the “Regulation”). Among other things, the Regulation develops the training requirements for access to the Civil and Commercial Mediator Registry as well as the Bankruptcy Mediator Registry in Spain.
The Position of the Bankrupcy Mediator in Spain
Law 14/2013, of September 27, 2013 to support entrepreneurs and internationalization (the “Entrepreneur Support Act”) introduced the position of the “bankruptcy mediator.”
How to execute a will in Spain
This article defines primary concepts relating to inheritances in Spain.
Consent to Use “Cookies” in Spain
This article highlights the essential aspects that information company service providers in Spain must observe to prevent the use of cookies in websites that may result in the violation of a user’s rights.
New law for the promotion of investments by venture capital funds in Spain
The Spanish government is trying to overcome the crisis of recent years by introducing various measures. State investments are an important tool in this venture. Through them an attractive investment climate is to be created and thus private investment is to be encouraged. To this end, the President of the Spanish Government, Mariano Rajoy has presented a “plan for economic growth and support of entrepreneurs” (Plan de Estímulo Económico y Apoyo al Emprendedor), which provides for various measures, among them a new law for the promotion of investments by venture capital funds in Spain.
