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Spain speeds up environmental permits for renewables

The approval of temporary regulations by the EU and the Spanish Government to speed up the processing of EIS (environmental impact statements) provides an incentive to boost the development of renewable energy projects in Spain.

Is the sale of CBD legal in Spain?

CBD, a chemical in the Cannabis sativa plant, has gained popularity in Spain and other countries due to its medicinal properties. The Court of Justice of the European Union has approved its sale. Despite limited regulation in Spain, there are adequate control mechanisms for CBD sales.

The Development Phase of a Photovoltaic Project in Spain

Photovoltaic projects in Spain require a pre-construction phase. Phase I consists of the provision of “development services” based on obtaining the necessary permits, licenses and authorisations to initiate the execution of the plant.

The exclusivity clause in agency contracts in Spain

The Law on Agency Contracts in Spain does not expressly regulates the pact or exclusivity clause between businessmen and agents. It is therefore of vital importance that the parties negotiate this clause adequately to avoid future problems.

Clauses and content of the Share Purchase Agreement

The Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) is one of the most used contracts in Spain for the purposes of acquiring a mercantile company. Its basic content should include some clauses or contractual promises about the company (warranties) which will bind both parties for the transaction’s success.

Practical guide on the Share Purchase Agreement

The contract of the sale of shares or Share Purchase Agreement, is one of the most useful contracts in the practice of acquiring mercantile companies. It consists of four main phases: the contract of confidentiality, the letter of intent, the due diligence procedure and the signing of the contract of the sale of shares.