Key Person Clause in M&A: How to Safeguard Key Talent and Maximise Investment Value
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.
EU Insolvency Directive and Foreseeable Amendments to Spain’s Insolvency Act
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.
BESS System Operator Agreements in Spain
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.
Sustainable Mobility Plans in Spain: New Legal Obligations for Employers
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.
International Freight Transport Claims in Spain: Cargo Loss, Theft, and CMR Compensation
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 for Energy Projects in Spain
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.
PPA Agreements for Data centres: Key Legal and Contractual Issues for Securing Energy Supply
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.
Restrictions on the Transfer of Shares and equity interests in Spanish Subsidiaries: Strategic Shareholder Control
In Spanish corporate law, restrictions on the transfer of shares are essential tools to protect shareholder control, preserve the stability of the ownership structure and prevent unwanted third parties from acquiring interests in Spanish subsidiaries.
The Role of the Notary in Shareholders’ Meetings in Spain
The role of the notary in shareholders’ meetings in Spain is essential to strengthen legal certainty and evidentiary value. Although notarial involvement may be voluntary or mandatory, the notary does not replace the chair or the meeting’s secretary.
Remote Work and Equal Treatment in Spain: Employees Covered and Not Covered by a Collective Agreement
Equal treatment in remote work does not require identical conditions for all employees. Spanish case law allows differences between employees who are covered and those who are not by a collective agreement, where objective, reasonable, and proportionate criteria justify a more favourable remote work regime.
