Publications
Legal aspects of teleworking in 2025: costs, working hours and responsibilities
Teleworking in Spain is no longer an exceptional measure, but a fully established form of work organisation in many sectors: technology, consulting, professional services and even public administration.
International commercial arbitration in 2025: developments, risks, and recommendations
Arbitration continues to be a key element for Spanish companies operating internationally. However, recent years have brought regulatory changes, controversial European decisions, and new practices that require an update to the strategic vision. In this article, we examine the latest developments in international arbitration, with a special focus on Spain, and propose operational recommendations for risk mitigation.
2025: E-invoicing is now law for start-ups, but the timetable is still pending
The mandatory use of electronic invoicing in transactions between businesses and professionals (B2B) has been approved by Law 18/2022 on Business Creation and Growth. The effective entry into force for the private sector depends on the publication of the Royal Decree that technically develops the obligation. As of 2025, this regulation is still being processed, so the exact implementation schedule is pending its publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE).
Compliance in the third sector: transparency in NGOs and foundations
The third sector, comprising NGOs, foundations and non-profit associations, handles millions of euros in public subsidies and private donations every year. By 2025, the need to implement compliance and internal control programmes in these entities has become a priority in order to prevent risks of corruption, money laundering and embezzlement.
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.
