Renewable energy projects development in Spain requires a security deposit of EUR 40/kW. Linking this requirement to strict deadlines is encouraging active projects. Learn more about the most relevant regulations: Royal Decree-Law 23/2020, dated June 23, 2020, and the latest Royal Decree 1183/2020, dated June 23, 2020.
Temporary suspension of the cause of dissolution for losses
/in Company Law /by Mariscal & AbogadosWith the end of the chaos of the world pandemic that disrupted the world’s economy, the Spanish government has declared suspensions of dissolution through Law Article 13 3/2020, 18th September. Our lawyer AGF explains it in the following article.
New bankruptcy moratorium in Spain until 30th June 2022
/in Insolvency and Restructuring /by Insolvency LawThe Government of Spain has extended the bankruptcy moratorium for the third time until 30th June 2022. Insolvency debtors will not have a legal obligation to file for bankruptcy until the middle of next year.
The new regulation of temporary contracts in Spain
/in Labour and Employment Law /by Labour LawThe entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 32/2021, of 28th December, aims to finish with the temporary employment and job insecurity in Spain. The rule presumes all indefinite contracts and establishes a new regulation of temporary contracts and their requirements.
Green Hydrogen in Spain, the applicable legal framework for project development
/in Energy Law /by Pia V. KohrsGreen hydrogen appears to be a hot topic in the renewable energy sector. Many argue that Spain could be the ideal place for developing these projects, thanks to its plenty of sun and available land. Learn more about the legal framework for the development of “green hydrogen production projects in Spain.
Whistleblowing, a mandatory internal channel in the Spanish companies
/in Labour and Employment Law /by Labour LawIn Spain, private companies with between 50 and 249 workers need to implement whistleblowing to report criminal, unethical or irregular behaviour by the company, its employees, or third parties. The four-year period to do it ends on 17 December 2023.
The 7th March 2022 expires the deadline to register the Equality Plan for companies in Spain
/in Labour and Employment Law /by Labour LawIn Spain, with the entry into force of Royal Decree-Law 6/2019, of 1st March, any company with over 50 workers must register an Equality Plan. Failure to comply with this rule will cause administrative sanctions.
Energy law in Spain (4): Innovations for identifying and securing free grid capacity of the electricity grid
/in Energy Law /by Pia V. KohrsThe changes introduced by Royal Decree-Law 23/2020 and Royal Decree 1183/2020 include important innovations regarding the future identification of free network capacity for energy projects in Spain and grant important benefits in cases of hybridization of projects. The new regulation also provides clarity in the case of modification of projects that already have grid connection and feed-in authorization.
Energy law in Spain (3): Applicable deadlines for project development and their consequences
/in Energy Law /by Pia V. KohrsRenewable energy projects development in Spain requires a security deposit of EUR 40/kW. Linking this requirement to strict deadlines is encouraging active projects. Learn more about the most relevant regulations: Royal Decree-Law 23/2020, dated June 23, 2020, and the latest Royal Decree 1183/2020, dated June 23, 2020.
Energy Law in Spain (2): The Interlocutor Único de Nudo (IUN)
/in Energy Law /by Pia V. KohrsRoyal Decree 1183/2020, of 29th December 2020, includes substantial modification regarding the granting procedure concerning grid connection feed-in permits for energy projects in Spain. Important innovations concern the unification of the procedure for the award of grid connection and feed-in permits as well as the often-criticised ‘Interlocutor Único de Nudo’ (IUN). Learn about the most relevant aspects of the new regulation!
Customer compensation in the agency contract in Spain
/in Business Law /by Business LawThe agency contract is a widely used distribution contract in Spain. The Agency Contract Law regulates it, providing several compensations for the agent in case of termination by the entrepreneur. Customer compensation is the most characteristic among those various compensations.