Entering the Spanish market for international fashion and luxury brands requires selecting the right commercial and legal framework. From distribution and franchising to joint ventures and e-commerce, each entry route impacts brand control, investment, and risk exposure in Spain.
In M&A, much of a company’s intrinsic value lies in the leadership, relationships, and technical know-how of its founders and key executives. Including a Key Person Clause in the SPA or Shareholders’ Agreement safeguards this human capital, mitigates operational risks and secures investment returns post-acquisition.
Directive (EU) 2026/799 will harmonise corporate insolvency regimes across the EU. The new legal framework will streamline business restructurings, improve cross-border asset tracing, and strengthen both creditor protection and directors’ duties in corporate distress.
Agreements with the system operator are central to assessing the viability, profitability and bankability of BESS investments in Spain. A sound legal and contractual structure helps mitigate regulatory risks, optimise revenue streams and strengthen the project’s overall legal certainty.
The Spanish Sustainable Mobility Act introduces new legal obligations for employers regarding employee commuting. Certain workplaces must negotiate and implement a Sustainable Mobility Plan to reduce emissions, promote sustainable transport, and comply with Spain’s evolving employment and environmental legislation.
Filing an international freight transport claim in Spain requires immediate legal action following cargo loss, theft, or damage. Under the CMR Convention, affected companies can claim full compensation from carriers, logistics operators, or insurers with the right legal strategy.
Joint venture agreements in energy projects are essential to structure cooperation between sponsors, investors, developers and operators in Spain. A well-drafted JVA provides legal certainty, regulates governance and financing, and helps protect complex energy investments.
Mariscal Abogados achieves a key milestone in its history as it marks a quarter-century of providing comprehensive legal advice to international companies, investors, and institutions. With a top-tier multilingual team and a strong international DNA, the firm consolidates its position as a leading strategic partner for market entry and business development in Spain.
As data centres become major electricity consumers, PPA agreements are increasingly essential to secure long-term energy supply, manage price volatility and support project finance. Their legal structure is key to ensuring operational continuity and bankability.
Mariscal Abogados advises international group Trescal on the strategic acquisitions of SAICA and Airvento’s business unit, cementing its industrial presence in the Iberian Peninsula and reaffirming our firm’s leading position in cross-border M&A transactions in Spain.
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