Featured publications
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Intellectual Property BlogThe first geographical indications for craft and industrial products are now a reality in the EU. From Limoges porcelain to Portuguese embroidery, this new framework creates fresh opportunities, as Spain moves forward with its first applications and…
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Hospitality & Leisure Law BlogThe Supreme Court has partially overturned Royal Decree 1312/2024 which created the controversial Single Registry for Short-term Rentals. In its judgment of 19 May 2026, the Court held that the State lacked the competence to impose a national…
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Prokura is a key concept in Polish law that any foreign investor should be familiar with. This article explains how it works, how it differs from an ordinary power of attorney, and how it compares with corporate representation mechanisms in Spain.
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Tax BlogAccording to the court, the tax regulations are clear in establishing that the taxable base of the Stamp Duty Tax is the real cost value of the new construction that is declared, without mentioning the market value and without providing for update…
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Labor & Employment BlogThe idea has spread that any situation of permanent disability of an employee forces the company to adapt their position, relocate them and/or make reasonable adjustments, but this is not always the case. The suspension of the employment contract…
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Intellectual Property BlogIn its Pelham judgment, the CJEU sets out, for the first time, the concept of “pastiche” as an autonomous limitation to copyright, clarifying its essential aspects and reinforcing artistic freedom in the use of existing works.
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Hospitality & Leisure Law BlogThe new European legislation on package travel enters into force, strengthening traveler protection and simplifying the legal framework for the tourism sector. Linked travel arrangements disappear and key obligations for traders are clarified.…
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This edition highlights the tax relief measures approved under the Housing Package aimed at addressing housing prices in Portugal, as well as the entry into force of the "Volta" System regarding the deposit and refund of beverage packaging. In…
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The recently published constitutional reform decree introduces several adjustments to the judicial election model approved in 2024: modifications to the structure and functioning of the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice, new rules for the integration…
The regulations govern the key mechanisms of the new regime (special purpose vehicles (SPVs), mixed participation schemes, and strategic investment contracts), set an annual investment cap of 3% of the net public sector expenditure, and establish…
Mexican tax authorities are strengthening their enforcement actions related to payroll tax compliance through the use of cross-checking tax information obtained from other governmental authorities. Companies, particularly those operating across…
Portugal has extended the deadline for filing the Global Minimum Tax returns for the 2024 fiscal year to 30 September 2026, giving multinational and large domestic groups more time to meet these complex obligations without penalties.
