Maja Kapiczowska, October 2016 – February 2017I took part in a post-graduate internship at Mariscal Abogados within the frames of Erasmus+ programme. It enabled me not only to learn about the Spanish legal system, its procedures …Read more
The Validity of video surveillance evidence in SpainThe latest Supreme Court’s sentences validate video surveillance evidence under certain circumstances and after fulfilling specific formal requirements, such as proportionality and notification to the employee, as a fair cause for disciplinary dismissal.Read more
The abusiveness in the clauses of late-payment interest of personal loansRecent judgments on abusive clauses oblige institutions and professionals who offer personal loans to consumers residing in Spain to review and adapt the clauses to legal constraints. Find here practical advice to implement.Read more
Remedies Against Breach of a Shareholder’s AgreementUnder Spanish Law, there are different options to seek compensation for breach of a shareholder’s agreement, which are agreements that, although not mandatory, are highly recommended since they prevent future problems between partners and a company.Read more
Smart contracts and consumer protection in SpainSmart contracts are becoming the new preferred type of contract used in the financial sector. They are easy to use, have lower transaction costs, shorten settlement cycles, mitigate fraud and are transparent. However, an interesting aspect is whether smart contracts will offer consumer or buyer protection.Read more
The use of drones in Spain: applicable regulationsPractical analysis on remotely piloted aircrafts, also known as drones or RPAS: the existing legal framework in Spain and requirements necessary to qualify as an operator of drones.Read more
The post-contractual non-compete agreement in SpainThe post-contractual non-compete agreement is contemplated in Article 21.2 of the Spanish Workers’ Statute (Estatuto de los Trabajadores), and it is essential to preserve, among others, the experience, training, networking, etc. acquired by a worker during his or her employment in a company.Read more
Obligatory legal information for a web page in SpainThe legal obligations that affect companies that are not on the internet also apply to those companies that create a web page. Furthermore, there are a series of legal requirements and specific obligations that are necessary to open a business on the internet, and they are related to the specific legislation of e-commerce in Spain.Read more
Legal aspects of online sales in SpainE-commerce businesses in Spain must comply not only with the same commercial, fiscal and employment regulations as physical businesses, but they are also subject to the regulations established in the LOPD and the LSSICE.Read more