An EU decision to protect consumers impedes the Government’s attempts to kick-start the real estate market and the economy
Historic reforms make dismissals much easier for troubled companies resulting in a wave of announcements
The recent interest in private equity investments in Spain is seeing international funds finally takingadvantage of the distressed assets market and more competitive pricing to buy up important domesticbusinesses.The largest deals in recent times
The firm outbids Spanish heavyweights and, in an unusual move, is joined by a losing bidder for the contract
White & Case fi nally launches in Madrid, ending years of speculation, and will shortly be followed by the UK’s Clyde & Co.
While the saying goes that things need to get worse before they can get better, experts now say that recent economic indicators suggest that, in 2013, some areas of legal will start to bounce back.
In-House Counsel are facing an uphill battle against what appears to be a constant wave of change. And in 2013, this includes radical upheaval to the tax system.
Lawyers divided over the effectiveness of new laws designed to draw in much needed investment by addressing the fragmentation of Spain’s regions and local legislation.
Spanish energy giant Repsol and its Chairman are facing US litigation from investors in Repsol YPF. This proves yet another setback for Repsol, currently arbitrating against Argentina over its controversial decision to renationalise YPF, but
Eight Spanish insurance companies have won their appeal against a €120m fine for price fixing; successfully overturning the highest fines ever issued in Spain for cartel activity.
