What is the Workers’ Statute?
The Workers’ Statute is the legislation that aims to protect the worker’s labour rights, establishes rules for collective bargaining, and defines the responsibilities of employers and employees in Spain.
Real estate investment models in Spain
Rental demand is experiencing rapid growth in Spain, giving rise to new real estate investment models. Build to rent, rent to rent, coliving and senior living are clear examples of this trend.
Legal regime for foreign investment in Spain
Investments by foreign investors in Spain generally require compliance with some administrative requirements and, in some cases, prior authorisation.
Real estate investment models in Spain, the rental boom
Although ownership has traditionally been the predominant form of housing tenure in Spain, the demand for rental accommodation is rapidly growing, giving rise to new models of rental property investment. Build to rent, rent to rent, coliving, and senior living are clear examples.
Restructuring Plans (RPs) in Spain
In the event of insolvency, imminent insolvency or the likelihood of an insolvency situation, a debtor may enter negotiations to draw up a restructuring plan.
Spain speeds up environmental permits for renewables
The approval of temporary regulations by the EU and the Spanish Government to speed up the processing of EIS (environmental impact statements) provides an incentive to boost the development of renewable energy projects in Spain.
Mariscal Abogados supports Dômes Pharma’s Entry into the Spanish Animal Health Market
Mariscal Abogados has provided expert counsel to Dômes Pharma, a prominent French company specializing in animal health. With recognized expertise in various therapeutic fields, including toxicology, neurology, and ophthalmology for …
The European Commission sets the requirements for green hydrogen in the EU
In line with the European strategy to increase the production and use of renewable energy, the European Commission has promoted renewable electricity to produce renewable liquid and gaseous fuels of non-biological origins, such as hydrogen. To this end, it has defined the requirements that hydrogen and other hydrogen-based fuels must meet to be “green”, reducing some of the legal uncertainty.
Commercial leases regulation in Spain
In Spain, commercial leases are not subject to strict regulations like residential leases, and it leaves a central role to the parties’ will when formalizing the corresponding contracts. However, the LAU contemplates some specific provisions worth considering.
Highlights of the New Spanish Housing Law
On 25 May, Law 12/2023 was published in the Official State Gazette (BOE), introducing significant changes to the housing sector in Spain. Highlights include the removal of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for annual rent reviews, rent control in stressed areas and modifications to eviction and foreclosure procedures, among others.
