Publications
Increase in labour inspections in 2026: legal implications for businesses
During 2026, the Labour and Social Security Inspectorate significantly stepped up its enforcement activities across Spain, focusing in particular on the monitoring of temporary contracts, the recording of working hours and the correct implementation of remote working.
Data protection in 2026: new obligations for businesses and SMEs
The protection of personal data remains one of the most legally significant areas in the business world.
In 2026, supervisory authorities have stepped up their oversight of small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly in the digital sphere.
Is an employment contract required for extraordinary regularisation?
No, it is not necessary, as it can be replaced by a sworn statement. The sworn statement regarding employment is a key element of the application for a residence permit on grounds of established ties, and its importance lies in how it changes the approach to the process.
Regularisation of Foreign Nationals in Spain: LATEST UPDATES
If you are in an irregular administrative situation in Spain, you may be eligible for the foreign nationals’ regularisation process, provided you meet the requirements set out in this Extraordinary Regularisation scheme, which is currently in the draft stage, pending approval by the Council of Ministers and publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
Shareholder agreements: the key to avoiding business disputes
SF Abogados warns that many disputes between partners could be avoided by establishing clear rules from the outset of the project.
In practice, it is common for companies to begin operations based on trust between partners, without drawing up specific agreements. However, when disagreements arise, this lack of foresight can lead to deadlocks in decision-making and even jeopardise the continuity of the business.
Spain is entering the final stage of the process to approve the special regularisation of migrants
The Spanish Government is at a decisive stage in the process of approving the long-awaited extraordinary regularisation of migrants, a measure that could benefit hundreds of thousands of people in an irregular administrative situation.
New European ‘Digital Omnibus’: Regulatory Simplification and Legal Certainty
The European Commission has launched a regulatory review process in the technology sector known as the ‘Digital Omnibus’, which is not a standalone regulation but a set of initiatives aimed at simplifying and coordinating existing legislation.
Can a director be held personally liable? Legal risks and practical considerations
In the current legal and economic climate, the role of the company director has become increasingly significant, accompanied by a substantial rise in the level of liability involved. Far from being a purely formal position, a director may find themselves personally liable for decisions taken—or not taken—in the course of their duties.
The Supreme Court restricts pay incentives that penalise sick leave
The Spanish Supreme Court has reiterated that incentive schemes or productivity bonuses established by companies cannot penalise justified absences, such as sick leave due to temporary incapacity.
