Spanish law against late payments in commercial transactionsThe Law establishing measures to fight against late payments in commercial transactions (3/2004 Law of December 29th) represents the culmination of a legislative process developed to adapt the Spanish legislation to …Read more
Melanie Glover, June – September 2009PDF- M.-Cooley-Law-School-Magazine-Winter-2009 Mariscal Abogados provides law students with the opportunity to expand on his/her substantive and practical legal education by practcing alongside an experienced team of attorneys. Melanie gained experience in …Read more
The regulation in defence of competition in SpainSpain’s competition defense is governed by Law 15/2007, enacted on July 3, which revamped the system and created the National Commission of Competition. Effective from September 1, 2007, the law emphasizes procedural aspects, especially the Clemency Program, providing exemption and fine reduction for companies collaborating against cartels.Read more
Amendments to the Unfair Competiton Act in Spain and its influence on other legislationAct No 29/09 integrates EU Directive 2005/29/EC on unfair commercial practices and Directive 2006/114/EC on deceptive and comparative advertising into Spanish law. This incorporation, effective since January 2010, brings substantial changes to the Unfair Competition Act, General Advertising Act, Consumer Protection Act, and other related legislation, including the Retail Trade Organization Act.Read more
Prevention and resolution of disputes in international tradeWe are currently in an economic stage of globalization and the internationalization of trade relations. Within this period, the increasing complexity of transactions and the current economic crisis are contributing …Read more
Seizure or attachment of assets in SpainAsset seizure, or attachment, is a process that enables creditors to collect from delinquent debtors by looking to their assets, including property, goods, and/or earnings. There are two principal types …Read more
Hollographic Wills under Spanish LawThere are two categories of wills under Spanish law: common and special. Special wills are military, maritime, and ones executed in a foreign country, while common wills are open, closed, or …Read more
Mariscal Abogados advises Gehrlicher Solar EspañaGehrlicher Solar España, the fully owned Spanish subsidiary of the German solar technology group Gehrlicher, is planning to buy licences and projects in the solar energy sector, managing director Guillermo …Read more
