Featured publications
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Mexico: The 2025-2030 National Development Plan has been published, with an emphasis on energy sovereignty and sustainable transition
The 2025-2030 National Development Plan, published April 15, outlines the Mexican government's roadmap for the next five years, with a priority focus on energy security and sovereignty. Through 51 strategic projects, it aims to generate more than 22…
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Tax NewsletterTax Newsletter - March 2025
In the Garrigues Tax Newsletter we compile, month by month, the most relevant developments in this practice area: judgments, rulings, regulations...
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Tax BlogThe Tax Administration must give individual reasons for the subjective element in order to derive tax liability
A recent decision of the Regional Economic-Administrative Court of the Principality of Asturias (Spain) insists on the importance of motivating the guilt or negligence of the de facto or de jure directors, in order to derive liability for the…
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Labor & Employment BlogCountdown to the implementation of company mobility plans in Catalonia
August 10, 2025 is the deadline for certain workplaces located in Catalonia (Spain) to adopt a company mobility plan, which must be drawn up with the participation of the workforce and is subject to a report from the competent territorial authority…
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Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity NewsletterThe European Commission continues unpacking the Artificial Intelligence Act: definition of artificial intelligence system and the general-purpose AI code of practice
In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy, privacy and cybersecurity. We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this…
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Intellectual Property BlogThe Attack of the “Stuffed Cookie Monster” Brands
The Provincial Court of Alicante has ruled in favor of a Spanish company in a trademark infringement and unfair competition case brought against another Spanish one, in connection with the marketing of some biscuits. The court concluded that the…
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Labor & Employment BlogWork center or place of work? A difference that marks important legal obligations
Determining whether a physical space where one or more employees provide services is a work center is crucial because this qualification gives rise to several specific formal obligations, which do not exist if it is not and it is just a mere place…
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Spain passes a law to prevent food loss and waste throughout the entire food chain
The country has taken a major step forward in the fight against food waste by setting out policy priorities and other obligations for food chain operators.
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Mexico announces electric expansion plan with joint public and private investment
The Mexican government has presented its strategy to expand, modernize, and optimize the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power in the country. The plan includes a public investment of over 620 billion pesos and additional…
Mexico: Preliminary draft regulating the new Energy Ministry’s Allocations, Contracts, and Permits Committee
This new regulation seeks to strengthen planning and decision-making within the energy sector by establishing a collegiate body with resolution powers over allocations, permits, and contracts under the Energy Ministry’s jurisdiction.
Mexico: The Hydrocarbons Sector Law incorporates formulation as a new regulated activity
The Hydrocarbons Sector Law (LSH) was published on March 18, 2025, incorporating “formulation” as a new regulated activity (Article 5, Section XXI). Its implementation will be subject to the issuance of official standards and the development of the…
The government passes the royal decree governing the new carbon footprint register and imposes obligations on businesses and public authorities
The new legislation strengthens the role of the national register as an instrument for reducing emissions, requires large enterprises and public agencies to calculate their carbon footprint and publish reduction plans, and promotes CO₂ absorption…
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