Publications
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.
Extraordinary regularisation of foreign nationals in Spain: current situation and planned procedure
The Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration has presented a draft reform of the Immigration Regulations that provides for a possible process of extraordinary regularisation for foreign nationals in an irregular administrative situation who are already residing in Spain. The initiative is currently undergoing the regulatory process and aims to provide a legal pathway for those living and working in the country without a residence permit, thereby promoting their social and labour market integration.
Inheritance and family disputes: how to avoid disputes between heirs
Inheritance is one of the areas of civil law in which family disputes most frequently arise. Lack of planning or the absence of a will can lead to disagreements between heirs, resulting in lengthy, costly and emotionally complex legal proceedings.
