International jurisdiction in insolvency mattersAlthough the center of main interests of a company is presumably its registered office, courts admit refutation of this presumption if brought by the creditors.Read more
Negotiated procedure in public tenders in SpainThe procedure to conclude any contract between a Spanish Public Administration and a private company is subject to a particular legal regime. Specifically, Law 9/2017, of November 8th, on the …Read more
Essential clauses of the deposit contract in real estate transactionsThe clauses of the deposit contract establish the conditions of the future real estate transaction. Among others: the description of the property, the identification of the parties or the conditions of the sale.Read more
The horizontal property regime in Spain: condominiumThe horizontal property regime, the equivalent of the condominium in English, is established per se by the partition of a building or a housing development among several owners. However, its constitution through a master deed and its regulation by statutes or internal rules allows considering the particular needs of each homeowners association.Read more
Sophia Furtado Koumis, February – June 2022My four-month internship at Mariscal Abogados has been invaluable for my linguistic knowledge. I recommend this position to anyone looking to gain expertise in the Spanish legal system and expand …Read more
The deposit contract in real estate transactions in SpainA valid deposit contract for both parties must include, amongst other items: the conditions of sale (namely, price, means and conditions of payment, conditions of the property – physical, registry and administrative), and distribution of the expenses and financial obligations derived from the transaction.Read more
New Startups Law in SpainIt was necessary to create a specific regulatory framework for startups in Spain. They represent the basis of the new digital economy, create highly qualified jobs and have growth potential.Read more
Restructuring plans in Spain: Keys to the insolvency reformThe entry into force of the Law transposing Directive (EU) 2019/1023 introduces reforms in the insolvency field to provide agile and effective instruments to improve insolvency procedures and facilitate the maintenance of viable companies in Spain. Restructuring plans are one of the central elements.Read more
UK distributor RFMW acquires Spantech Technology SolutionsMariscal Abogados advises the British distributor RFMW of radio frequency and microwave products on the acquisition transaction of the Spanish company Spantech Technology Solutions.Read more
End of the insolvency moratorium in Spain: consequences for debtorsThe bankruptcy moratorium in Spain, in force since 14 March 2020 and already extended several times, ends on 30 June 2022.Read more