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AGM Abogados launches new “ESG – Regulatory Compliance and Sustainability” practice area

In recent times, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, along with sustainability, have gained significant relevance on corporate agendas. The rigorous compliance with ESG principles and sustainability practices is increasingly…

Non-attendance of the governing body at the general meeting

While article 183 of the Spanish Companies Act (hereafter, “LSC”) allows the shareholder to delegate his representation at the general meeting to a third party, article 180 of the LSC establishes the obligation of the directors to…

AGM Abogados distinguished, once again, by the international directory The Legal 500

In its 2024 edition, the renowned international directory The Legal 500 has highlighted two areas of AGM Abogados. On the one hand, it has highlighted the Dispute Resolution area, led by Sergio López, Guillermo Bayas, Miguel Noriega and…

Safety in consumer products according to Regulation (EU) 2023/988, of May 10th, 2023, from the perspective of the manufacturer and the importer

This European Regulation, set to become mandatory in all its facets and directly enforceable across each Member State starting December 13th, 2024, primarily aims to ensure the health and safety of consumers concerning products designed…

Analysis of the Mergers and Acquisitions market in Spain for 2023

The year 2023 was the scene of a number of changes and challenges in the Spanish mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. According to TTR’s annual report, a total of 3,032 M&A transactions were carried out, with a combined value…

When am I a tax resident in Spain? How do I calculate the 183 days?

According to the Law 35/2006 on Personal Income Tax and other Spanish tax legislation, an individual becomes a tax resident in Spain if any of the following circumstances apply: Spend more than 183 days in Spain, during a calendar…

Penalties for Spanish companies for not implementing an ethical or whistleblowing channel

In Spain, Law 2/2023, of 20 February, regulating the protection of persons who report regulatory infringements and the fight against corruption, establishes that all companies with more than 50 employees and organisations that manage public…

Legal solutions for unpaid debts in Spain

One of the main problems every company must deal with is the claim for unpaid receivables. Informal reminders, by telephone or e-mail, are usually followed by a letter of formal notice. But if these reminders do not work, in Spain it is necessary…

Without time limits: The Supreme Court protects temporary residence in Spain, even if there are long-term absences from the country

The Supreme Court has declared null the article of the Immigration Law that allowed the termination of temporary residence permits when there had been absences from Spain for more than 6 months within a period of 1 year. Without going into depth…