Trade marks and M&A: the risk of looking only at what is on record
A trade mark review should not be limited to confirming that registrations exist and have been renewed. The real aim is to understand the role the trade mark plays in the business. Before consulting databases or requesting certificates, it is worth understanding the target’s business strategy: the importance of the trade mark in attracting customers
The application of AI in contracts
"The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the preparation, drafting and review of legal documents is very present in the day-to-day of many professionals. In fact, there are tools based on AI that draft and review all types of contracts."
Smart Contracts: automatic execution and liability
Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with terms and conditions defined between the parties, the fulfilment of which is guaranteed through programming, usually on a blockchain. Thus, using this technology, when certain conditions are met, a smart contract delivers the outcome agreed by the contracting parties, meaning that the contract is […]
How can you legally protect the pre-training and fine-tuning of your AI model?
If you’re involved in the development of an AI-based product, you may have wondered whether you have any rights over your work. (Or, in my experience, it may not even have crossed your mind.) By the time you’ve finished reading this article, you’ll have a fairly comprehensive overview of the legal situation regarding […]
Compliance: 4 strategies for reducing legal risks
Regulatory Compliance: Strategies for Reducing Legal Risks At AURIS ADVOCATS, we know that regulatory compliance is essential for business success. Our comprehensive approach to compliance helps businesses comply with all applicable laws and regulations, safeguarding their reputation and optimising their operations. Discover our four key strategies for reducing legal risks: risk assessment, developing clear policies and procedures, ongoing training,
Notice of the Annual General Meeting: what to do, 9 key points and members’ rights
Notice of a General Meeting: What to Do, Key Steps and Shareholders’ Rights Receiving a notice of a General Meeting is a crucial moment for the shareholders of a commercial company. This article sets out the key steps to follow and the rights to which members are entitled under the Companies Act (LSC). From reviewing the notice and analysing the agenda, to exercising the right to information and challenging corporate resolutions, this practical guide ensures
Smart Contracts: What are they and what are their legal implications?
Smart Contracts: What are they? Smart Contracts are, in fact, self-executing computer programmes that operate using blockchain technology. For the sake of clarity, we should note that blockchain is a distributed ledger technology that stores data in blocks linked together in a secure and transparent manner. Each block contains a set of transactions and is […]
New Guidelines on the Foreign Investment Declaration
Note on the recent update to the regulations governing foreign investment in Spain, following the entry into force of Royal Decree 571/2023, Order ECM/57/2024, and the Resolution of the Directorate-General for International Trade and Investment. This set of provisions introduces significant changes to the declaration and compliance regime for foreign investments
New digital notarial services
This section outlines the main changes introduced by Law 11/2023, the Digitalisation Act, which includes measures to streamline the exchange of information and the issuance of notarial documents, such as (i) authorising and signing notarial documents via videoconference, without the need to appear in person at the notary’s office; (ii) requesting and obtaining copies of deeds electronically; and (iii) the online incorporation of limited liability companies and other corporate acts, with re
A practical and critical analysis of the changes introduced by the new Structural Reform Act (II)
In this case, we analyse the main changes introduced by Royal Decree-Law 5/2023, which has amended the framework governing structural changes, focusing on the key changes introduced with the aim of protecting shareholders, creditors and employees in internal transactions.