Although at Devesa the majority of our clients are business owners or shareholders holding controlling interests in their companies, commercial practice regularly presents another highly common corporate reality: situations in which a minority shareholder feels entirely blocked by the power exercised by the majority shareholder within the context of a corporate dispute. These situations are common […]
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Family protocols and shareholders’ agreements are essential instruments for regulating the governance and transfer criteria of the family business. However, succession mortis causa (that is, the transfer of rights and assets upon death) is not governed solely by what has been agreed in such arrangements, but also by the provisions of the will and, failing […]
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In recent years, the Search Fund model has gained increasing prominence in the European investment landscape, particularly within the Spanish market. This structure enables a professional with managerial experience to identify, acquire and manage an established company, backed by the financial and strategic support of a group of specialised investors. At DEVESA, we advise the […]
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The prominence of family businesses in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market is a well-established reality in Spain. In 2023, around 43% of M&A transactions recorded in the country directly involved family-owned companies — a figure that not only reflects the importance of this type of enterprise but also demonstrates a growing trend that appears […]
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Foundations have become a well-established legal vehicle within the art and culture ecosystem, aimed at the preservation, promotion and dissemination of artistic heritage. At Devesa, we created a dedicated Art Law practice within our legal and tax advisory services to support collectors, families with artistic assets, investors and institutions in the creation, management and legal […]
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Key elements in the sale and purchase of insurance brokerages and portfolios However, beyond the figures and underlying motivations, the success of a transaction of this nature lies in the execution of a thorough due diligence process and a properly structured contract. Issues such as the transfer of personnel, identification of employment-related liabilities, and protection […]
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Real estate investment in Spain has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, making it an attractive focus for both domestic and international investors. Larger cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, remain the focus of attention, but other less traditional regions, such as Alicante, Málaga and Bilbao, are seeing a significant increase in interest and investment. […]
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Nowadays, many companies need financing to realise their projects or to accelerate their growth and, to do so, they turn to alternative financing, which is a departure from traditional bank financing, under which companies incur debt to banks that provide the necessary funds to meet such business challenges. In this article, we look at the […]
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Many clients come to law firms to tell us that they intend to manufacture their products abroad or to internationalise their business by selling their products or services in other markets they do not yet reach. On many occasions, moreover, clients tell us that they want (or need) to internationalise their activity with a local […]
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