Publications
The new European Health Data Regulation: Legal implications for businesses and professionals
Regulation (EU) 2025/327 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the European Health Data Space (EEDS) came into force on 25 March 2025 and represents a radical change in the way health data is managed and shared within the European Union.
The Supreme Court closes the door on additional compensation for unfair dismissal
The issue arose after several lawsuits in which workers sought additional compensation on the grounds that the statutory compensation (33 days per year of service with a maximum of 24 monthly payments) did not adequately compensate for the damage suffered. They based their claims on the European Social Charter (ratified by Spain in 2021), which requires “adequate” compensation in cases of unfair dismissal.
The CJEU upholds claims against the car cartel: New deadline for claims: 23 June 2026
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has issued a ruling of great importance for thousands of consumers and businesses affected by the car cartel in Spain. This decision definitively clarifies the limitation periods for bringing claims for damages resulting from anti-competitive practices.
Reduction of the working week to 37.5 hours: Legislative process delayed and major challenges for SMEs
The Spanish government continues to push forward with a far-reaching labour reform: the reduction of the maximum working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, while maintaining the same salary for workers. This measure was approved as a bill by the Council of Ministers on 6 May 2025 and has already begun its passage through the Congress of Deputies.
Proposed legislative changes to the Time Record and the GDPR: Towards a mandatory digital system
The Government has launched a reform that will directly affect the monitoring of working hours in all companies.
The most significant measure is the mandatory implementation of a digital time recording system that is reliable, unalterable and accessible to both the Labour and Social Security Inspectorate (ITSS) and the workers themselves.
What is the Chiron Clause?
The term ‘Chiron clause’ was recently used by the Prime Minister during a parliamentary debate. Although its use was political, this concept refers to a legal reality promoted by the Ministry of Finance and the Tax Agency: the right to tax error.
The obligation to go to conciliation before suing: a new procedural procedure in Spain
The recent entry into force of Organic Law 1/2025, on measures for the efficiency of the Public Justice Service, marks a milestone in Spanish procedural law by establishing, as a general rule, the obligation to try an out-of-court means of dispute resolution (ADR) before filing a lawsuit in the civil and commercial spheres.
Can I legally disinherit a child?
Disinheriting a child in Spain is possible, but it is subject to strict conditions. It is not enough to exclude him or her from the will: specific legal requirements must be met and, in some cases, strong evidence must be provided.
What has changed in the Housing Law for tenants and landlords?
Law 12/2023, of 24 May, on the right to housing, together with the regulatory developments in 2024 and 2025, have brought about a profound change in the legal regime for renting and the management of the housing stock in Spain. It affects both landlords and tenants, especially in stressed market areas, and introduces new obligations, limits on rents, tax incentives and measures against vacant housing and squatting.
