Mergers & Acquisitions

57-2023 Clauses in investment rounds

Key Clauses in Investment Rounds

In an investment round of a startup, the shareholders usually sign an investment and/or a shareholders’ agreement to establish the guidelines for their arising relationship. Although the specifics may differ based on each company and its shareholders, these agreements usually contain some key clauses. In this article, Carla Rissmann provides an explanation of the content and purpose of these clauses.

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64-2023 Venture Capital Funds Financing Rounds

Key Issues and Clauses for Venture Capital Funds in Financing Rounds

Venture capital funds provide companies with the necessary liquidity for their growth and development, typically through a process known as a funding round. In these processes, it is essential to assess the key issues and contractual clauses that these entities must consider to ensure the success of their investments.

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17 2023 Global transfer of assets and liabilities

Global transfer of assets and liabilities in Spain

The global transfer of assets and liabilities is a type of corporate restructuring transaction that differs from similar operations in various ways, including its consideration. The straightforward nature of this procedure makes it a popular choice for companies seeking to transfer ownership or wind up their operations.

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27 2022 Buyer protection mechanisms in a company acquisition

What are the buyer protection mechanisms in company acquisitions?

Due diligence and representations and warranties clauses allow the buyer to ensure that the seller has provided accurate information about the target company. Based on this information, the buyer can identify any risks involved in the transaction and establish a liability regime in the event of non-compliance.

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39 2022 M&A agreements

Types of agreements in M&A transactions

Contracts make the agreements between parties legally binding and provide certainty to their relationships. In the area of mergers and acquisitions in Spain, it is crucial to be familiar with the most common types of contracts, which can differ depending on the specifics of the transaction.

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09 2023 Business succession Spain

Business succession in the sale and purchase of assets in Spain

Business succession in the framework of asset sales and purchases takes place when a company acquires the assets of another to continue its activities. In Spain, Article 44 of the Workers’ Statute outlines labour and social security obligations of employers and protection measures for workers involved in this process.

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