Shareholders’ agreements remain a key tool in Spanish corporate practice. However, Supreme Court Judgment 1713/2025 limits on where such agreements conflict with mandatory provisions of company law.
Pre-pack insolvency has emerged as an increasingly relevant tool in corporate restructuring and insolvency scenarios. This mechanism allows the advance preparation of a business or the sale of productive units prior to the formal commencement of insolvency proceedings, with the aim of preserving enterprise value and accelerating execution.
A company faces legal grounds for dissolution in Spain when its net assets fall below half of its share capital. Fortunately, the Spanish Companies Act provides several legal mechanisms to restore financial balance and avoid liquidation, allowing businesses to continue operating.
In M&A transactions, risks identified during due diligence may endanger the deal. Specific indemnities are contractual clauses that allocate responsibilities and ensure the buyer’s protection against known contingencies, such as tax audits, litigation or employment disputes.
What clauses should a good startup shareholders agreement include? We explain the key legal tools to protect your project from day one and avoid common mistakes – in clear and practical language.
Search Funds in Spain allow investors to acquire established companies with high growth potential. We examine the key legal aspects and advantages of this strategy, including risk diversification, active participation and investment flexibility.
Spanish law offers guarantees for loans, establishing the precedence of creditor payments in insolvency cases. Secured guarantees, such as mortgages, ensure preferential payment through asset enforcement, improving credit recovery in financial distress.
Venture capital is reshaping the global economic landscape with trends including mega-funds, specialization in emerging sectors like green technology and artificial intelligence, and growth in developing markets. Furthermore, innovative financing models like venture debt and SPACs are changing the game.
Notarial Meetings are a mechanism for transparency and legal security in shareholder meetings in Spain. Discover who can request the presence of a notary, the requirements to do so, and other aspects of the procedure.
Phantom Shares are innovative incentives that mimic stock ownership without transferring actual ownership, offering beneficiaries future payments linked to business success. Discover how Phantom Shares drive talent retention and growth in venture capital funds.
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