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Obligated Parties in the Prevention of Money Laundering in the Art Sector Law 10/2010 of 28 April on the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing establishes the status of obliged parties for individuals or legal entities trading in works of art or antiques. This status entails a legal duty […]

Criminal compliance in football clubs in Spain is a key issue, especially in the wake of Organic Law 1/2015, which introduced criminal liability for legal persons. This regulation introduces legal entities, including clubs, to implement crime prevention programmes, known as compliance programmes, to reduce legal risks and demonstrate a commitment to regulatory compliance. In addition, […]

BME Growth is the stock market par excellence designed for SMEs seeking strategic opportunities for expansion and growth. This market has established itself as an essential tool for companies wishing to make the leap to the stock market, gaining access to new sources of financing that will enable them to remain competitive in an increasingly […]

Crowdlending has positioned itself as a disruptive financial alternative in the market landscape. This model, which allows companies and individuals to access financing through multiple individual investors, reflects how digitalisation and technological platforms are redefining the rules of the financial game. What is crowdlending? The term crowdlending comes from the union of the words crowd […]

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a type of company whose main activity focuses on the acquisition, development and refurbishment of urban real estate for rental purposes. Legally, the legal regime for this type of company is set out in Law 11/2009, of 26 October, which regulates Real Estate Investment Trusts  (hereinafter referred to as […]

Technology is advancing by leaps and bounds. One of the most exciting – and also controversial – areas is artificial intelligence (AI), which promises to revolutionise how we work, communicate and live. But, like any revolution, it raises big questions: how do we ensure that the personal data it uses is handled ethically and securely? […]

Launching a start-up is an adventure full of challenges, opportunities and crucial decisions that can define the success or failure of a company from the very beginning. In Spain, the legal and fiscal framework for companies that meet the characteristics of a start-up has a series of particularities that every entrepreneur should be aware of […]

Compensation for unfair dismissal: UGT complaint to the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) The trade union UGT lodged a complaint with the European Committee of Social Rights (ECSR) to assess whether the compensation for unfair dismissal under Spanish law is in line with the Revised European Social Charter (ESC), ratified by Spain in 2021. […]

Why are wealthy individuals starting to use SILs (Free Investment Companies) to manage their wealth? It is not surprising that more and more families with extensive wealth are opting to structure their investments through figures such as the Free Investment Company or SIL. The strict control that the tax administration is carrying out with the […]

Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing human resource management in companies, covering processes such as recruitment and performance analysis. With the entry into force of Regulation 2024/1689, which regulates AI, the European Union establishes a clear regulatory framework for the use of AI in the workplace. In doing so, it aims to ensure that the implementation […]