UK nationals residing in Spain must bear in mind that on February 1, 2020, after 47 years, the UK officially ceased to be a Member State of the EU. The Withdrawal Agreement of 17 October 2019 established the conditions for the UK to leave the EU. It offers legal security once the EU treaties and… Читать далее UK nationals` residency in Spain after Brexit
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Complaint channel: protection for the complainant who reports breaches in European Union law
A big step forward has been taken regarding whistleblowers protection. It will undoubtedly make the complaint channel more effective that must be included in all compliance programs. This step forward has been established by Directive (EU) 2019/1937 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of October 23, 2019, on the protection of persons reporting… Читать далее Complaint channel: protection for the complainant who reports breaches in European Union law
Christmas Dinner of the ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN BARCELONA
On December 10, the Christmas dinner of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona (CCIB) was held. Marti & Associats is a member of the CCIB. Joan Ramon Miquel and Laura Oteros attended the event as representatives of the office, which took place at the Leccabaffi Restaurant in Barcelona.
Financial compensation for non-material damages in Spain
Legal doctrine and jurisprudence in Spain assume that financial compensation for damage must be all-inclusive and, therefore, compensation should not only include material damages but also non-material damages. Therefore, based on the general principle of the Spanish system, “restitutio in integrum”, there is consensus both on the part of the doctrine and jurisprudence when defining… Читать далее Financial compensation for non-material damages in Spain
Ally Law – EMEA Regional Meeting 2019 at Malta
The international association Ally Law has held this year’s regional EMEA meeting in Malta. Two delegates from our firm Martí & Associats, as an exclusive member for Spain, have attended the meeting in which they actively participated with other distinguished members from different firms worldwide Among other activities, a visit was made to the Malta… Читать далее Ally Law – EMEA Regional Meeting 2019 at Malta
Whistleblowing Directive: internal complaint about wrongdoings committed within a Company
On October 7, 2019, the European Union Council approved the new “Whistleblowing Directive”. This Directive aims to favour the detection and eradication of illegal acts committed within companies, implementing complaint channels to report said wrongdoings by persons linked to the company as well as effective systems of protection for whistleblowers against any possible corporate reprisal.… Читать далее Whistleblowing Directive: internal complaint about wrongdoings committed within a Company