Publications
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.
Changes in disciplinary dismissals: The importance of proper business justification
Disciplinary dismissal is one of the most sensitive decisions in a company's labour management. It is a measure that allows the employment contract to be terminated when the employee commits a serious and culpable breach, but it requires strict compliance with the requirements established by labour legislation.
The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Regulation (AI Act): legal implications, progressive implementation and direct applicability in Spain
Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of the European Parliament and of the Council, laying down harmonised rules on artificial intelligence (AI Act), is the first comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at regulating the development, marketing and use of artificial intelligence systems within the European Union.
Synopsis of the Regularisation of Immigrants in Spain (2026)
1. Applicant profile
Regularisation is aimed at foreign nationals who were already living in Spain illegally.
Applicants must have arrived before 31 December 2025 and have no serious criminal record or entry bans.
The Government approves a decree to regularise undocumented migrants
On Tuesday 27 January, the Spanish Government approved a royal decree opening an extraordinary regularisation process for migrants in an irregular administrative situation who already live in the country.
Barcelona 2026: the end of the ‘season’ as a shortcut — what changes with the new Catalan rental regulations
For years, seasonal rentals and room rentals have grown in Barcelona as a ‘flexible’ alternative to traditional rentals. In many cases for legitimate reasons (actual temporary stays), but in others as a way to circumvent rent control and regular housing regulations.
