Seizure of a main residence in Spain due to debts to Social SecurityThe Entrepeneurs Act aims to find a different solution for debt collection procedures by facilitating a second opportunity to self-employed workers affected by the debt collection procedure. Read more
Changes in the Bankruptcy Law in SpainThe Royal Decree-Act 4/2014 is focusing on the refinancing agreements which may include waivers and capitalisation of debt and deferral payments. These agreements will essentially make the heavy burden of debt much more manageable for businesses.Read more
Merry-Go-Round of Amendments to the Spanish Insolvency LawThree partial reforms of the Spanish Insolvency Law have already been approved by means of Royal Decree-Laws dated on March 2014, September 2014 and February 2015. The three main purposes sought are: enhancement of prepetition restructuring deals; extension of pre-insolvency refinancing agreements to composition agreements and offer a second chance for individual creditors.Read more
Unapproved Refinancing Agreements in SpainA new regime is being introduced in order to give some unapproved refinancing agreements judicial validity. The new regime will enter into force before the effective date of the Real Decree Law; however, the previous regime will still apply unless the parties choose otherwise. Read more
The Dissolution of a Company in Spain due to LossesThe dissolution of a company in Spain as a result of losses, in particular in times of an economic crisis, requires certain procedures to be followed. The Corporate Enterprises Act (LSC) highlights different methods of dissolving a company depending on what type of company it is.Read more
Validated Refinancing Agreements in SpainThe mechanism for legal ratifcation of the refinancing agreement was reviewed under the Real Decree-Law. One of its amendments included extending the effects to non-participating creditors (without collateral) and clarifying its scope via vis-Ã -vis creditors (with collateral). This mechanism is making the conversion of credits into equity loans much more efficient in Spain.Read more
Responsibility of Administrators in the Dissolution of Companies for Losses in SpainThe dissolution of any capital-based company in Spain which incur into losses has reduced the equity amount significantly. It would be beneficial for partners of the companies to either contribute to offset losses or to increase the capital of the company by contributing and receiving shares in the company. However, this implementation can face some challenges due to the varied type of losses.Read more
Taxation Aspects of the Insolvency Law in SpainThe Royal Decree-Law incorporates tax measures designed to enhance the legal pre-bankruptcy framework for refinancing agreements. These measures seek to facilitate consensus between debtors and creditors, maximizing asset value and minimizing or deferring liabilities to prevent insolvency.Read more
New Effects of Filing for Pre-Insolvency in Spain: 5 Bis CommunicationOn March 8, 2014, Spain introduced Royal Decree-law 4/2014, known as the New Reform, to enhance the Spanish Insolvency Law. Acknowledging the inflexibility in pre-insolvency and insolvency systems, the reform aims to boost refinancing discussions. It achieves this by establishing a more secure pre-insolvency environment, safeguarding the debtor’s key assets against enforcement by unsecured creditors.Read more
Restructuring of Entrepreneurial Debt in SpainRoyal Decree-Law 4/2014 revamps regulations on Insolvency Law’s refinancing agreements, broadening their potential content and clarifying rules for extending effects to non-signatory or dissenting creditors. This allows involvement of creditors with tangible securities in certain circumstances.Read more
