Less than one year after the Single Register of Short-Term Rental Agreements procedure took full effect, established under Royal Decree 1312/2024 of 23 December, the Supreme Court, in Judgment 620/2026 of 19 May 2026, has annulled the Single Register of Short-Term Rental Agreements. This ruling is of particular significance for owners of tourist apartments, managers […]
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In corporate acquisition transactions, non-compete clauses are of particular importance. Their purpose is to protect the purchaser against the risk that the seller, once the price has been received, may use their knowledge of the business to compete and regain the transferred clientele. However, the recent Supreme Court judgment of 14 January 2026 (STS 17/2026) […]
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Business succession is one of the most delicate issues, and often the most frequently postponed, by founding partners and entrepreneurs. However, experience shows that failing to plan in good time can lead to deadlock situations, family disputes, legal uncertainty and even jeopardise the continuity of the business. Although we have already discussed in several posts […]
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In the world of corporate acquisitions, one of the most common yet complex structures is the LBO (leveraged buy-outs). This is a mechanism whereby an investor – typically a private equity fund or a corporate group – acquires a company primarily through external financing. What is characteristic of this model is that the purchaser usually […]
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A data breach is one of the main reasons for sanctions imposed by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD). According to the AEPD’s 2024 Annual Report (published in May 2025), the agency opened 30 sanctioning or warning proceedings related to data breaches last year, with total fines amounting to €13.18 million—37% of all sanctions imposed. […]
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With the arrival of the usual period for holding meetings to approve the annual accounts, it is essential to recall the importance of issuing valid notices of meeting that respect the principles of good faith and the established practices within the company. Supreme Court judgment 282/2025, delivered on 20 February 2025, provides a key lesson […]
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Selling a business is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur can make. However, many sales transactions fail due to a lack of preparation on the part of the seller. In an increasingly demanding and competitive market, preparation is an essential factor in achieving the best possible result. If your company has grown significantly […]
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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? […]
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On 22 August, Organic Law 2/2024 on Equal Representation and Balanced Presence of Women and Men (the ‘Law’) came into force, which is a further step in the quest for gender equality in Spain. This law not only transposes the European Directive 2022/2381 on gender parity on boards of directors, but its scope is more […]
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It is common for companies to ask their customers to show their ID card or passport and even to scan it or request it to be sent by email in order to carry out the identification of a natural person. However, in doing so, companies may be in breach of the data minimisation principle contained […]
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