Types of agreements in M&A transactionsContracts 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.Read more
Business succession in the sale and purchase of assets in SpainBusiness 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.Read more
Essential content in a business purchase agreementThe drafting of the business agreement is a fundamental step in the sale of businesses because it contains the elements that will define the development of the transaction and its success. Are you aware of the clauses to include?Read more
Advantages and disadvantages of representations and warranties insuranceThe contracting of representations and warranties insurance is an option that has been increasing during the last years in the framework of M&A operations. This is due to the great advantages it offers for both parties, although there are also some drawbacks that need to be kept in mind.Read more
Representations and warranties insurance in the purchase and sale of companies in SpainThe use of representation and warranties insurance (R&W) is becoming more and more frequent in Spain in the field of the purchase and sale of companies. The premiums increase, costs reduction or process simplification are some of the reasons for their growth.Read more
Clauses and content of the Share Purchase AgreementThe 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.Read more
The letter of intent in the context of M&A transactions in SpainThe letter of intent is a written document that serves as a starting point for mergers and acquisitions. Among the most common main clauses are included the terms of the transaction, the exclusivity, the confidentiality and the legal audit.Read more
Practical guide on the Share Purchase AgreementThe 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.Read more
The Share Purchase Agreement: Signing and ClosingThe purchase agreement of corporate shares or holdings is a document that establishes conditions that will govern the transfer of the company and it applies to all forms of non-listed companies.Read more
Phases of the process of acquiring a companyInvestment in Spain through acquiring shareholdings in a Spanish company requires a series of steps in order to ensure the successful conclusion of the transaction. These are, in brief: the letter of intent, the due diligence process, the signing of the purchase/sale agreement, the closure of the transaction and the closing operations, or post-closing of the transaction.Read more
