Commercial and Corporate Law – Spain

Commercial law and corporate transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions - Spain

With over fifty years of experience, our strong commitment to supporting companies and businesses has led us to establish a highly specialized Commercial and Corporate Law department in Madrid, tailored to the current needs of the market.

Thanks to our solid presence in Spain and our international experience, we offer comprehensive legal advice in the Iberian market, covering both Spanish and Portuguese law. Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide personalized solutions to our clients in all their commercial and corporate activities.

Commercial Law

Our team of experts in Commercial Law provides advice across all key areas of this practice. We stay at the forefront of national, European, and international regulations, ensuring an up-to-date and effective approach to the interpretation and application of any type of case related to this field. In addition, we are well acquainted with the main regulatory bodies, which allows us to offer strategic advice tailored to the current challenges of the market.

Corporate Law

In the field of corporate law, we provide advice on transactions, dispute resolution, restructurings (M&A), and strategic operations. We work with companies from their incorporation to their dissolution, managing all intermediate processes such as the challenge of corporate resolutions, corporate arbitration, and directors’ liability. Our goal is to ensure the stability and success of businesses in a constantly evolving business environment.

A multidisciplinary approach to address all legal challenges

We work closely with the Litigation and Arbitration, Employment, Insurance, Tax, and Intellectual and Industrial Property departments at BELZUZ ABOGADOS Spain. This comprehensive approach allows our clients to rely on solid and expert support to resolve any legal issue from all areas of law.

At BELZUZ ABOGADOS, we offer modern and effective legal solutions. Our team of lawyers is prepared to tackle the most complex legal challenges, always with a personalized, results-oriented approach.

Primary contact: Emilio Pérez Labrador (Partner and Head of the Commercial and Corporate Law Department at BELZUZ ABOGADOS SLP)

Specialties of Commercial Law

Recruitment
Industrial and Intellectual
Property, Advertising
Protection of Personal Data
Foreign Investment
Insolvency
Consumers and Users
Money Laundering
Obtaining Public Subsidies,
nts and Incentives

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts: purchase and sale, distribution, franchising, supply, among others.
Real estate contracts: purchase and sale of real estate, leases and property development.
Technology contracts: e-commerce, cloud computing and digital platforms.

Registration and protection of trademarks, patents, industrial designs and copyrights.
Drafting of assignment, licensing, technology transfer and confidentiality agreements.
Supervision of advertising campaigns and promotions to ensure regulatory compliance.

Adaptation to the RGPD and LOPDGDD, including legal audits and risk analysis.
Management of rights such as access, rectification, deletion and portability.
Support for international data transfers through standard clauses and Binding Corporate Rules.
Ongoing training and website audits.

Advice on the entry of foreign investments in Spain, including representation before the administrative authorities.
Management of Spanish investments abroad, specialising in European markets such as Portugal.

Advising companies in insolvency, including the preparation and filing of insolvency proceedings.
Representing of creditors in insolvency proceedings, including the communication and defence of claims.
Negotiation of refinancing and debt restructuring agreements, both in the pre-insolvency and insolvency phases.
Liquidation of companies and monitoring compliance with liquidation plans.
Defence of directors and officers in insolvency proceedings.
Assistance in the acquisition of assets and production units within the framework of bankruptcy proceedings.

Regulatory compliance in terms of labelling, product presentation and legal guarantees.
Management of judicial and extra-judicial claims related to defective products or damage caused.
Drafting of contracts and general terms and conditions.
Retail advice: promotions, returns, cancellations and after-sales services.

Implementation of prevention manuals and Know Your Customer (KYC) models.
Identification of suspicious transactions and management of risk profiles (PEPs).
Defence before SEPBLAC inspections and advice on administrative proceedings.

Identification and monitoring of public initiatives related to R&D&I, climate and digital transition, circular economy, etc.
Personalised assessment of needs and opportunities for each company.
Preparation of applications and supervision of the entire process, including reimbursements.

Specialties of Corporate Law

Incorporation and Dissolution
of Commercial Companies
Drafting and Modification of
the Internal Regulations of the Commercial Company
Legal Management of the Ordinary
Functioning of Mercantile Companies
Definition of the Administrative and
Management Structure of Mercantile Corporations
Planning and Execution of Restructuring,
Merger, Acquisition and Joint Venture Transactions
Corporate Compliance

Incorporation of ordinary or special companies, including drafting of articles of association and liquidation of assets.
Revocation of corporate licences.

Updating of articles of association, shareholders’ agreements, family protocols and partnership agreements.
Changes in the name, address or other aspects of the company.

Assistance at notary’s offices and commercial registers.
Drafting and supervision of agreements between companies.
Management of annual accounts and relations with regulatory bodies.

Organisation and functioning of the Board of Directors and its delegated committees.
Planning of general meetings and remuneration of directors and senior management.

Complete development of corporate transformation processes, including mergers, spin-offs and international Transfers of registered offices.
Negotiation of strategic alliances and inter-company collaboration.

Implementation of regulatory compliance management systems: criminal prevention, anti-corruption, good governance and corporate social responsibility.
Development of ethical codes, internal policies and due diligence procedures.
Implementation of whistleblowing channels and continuous compliance assessment.