October 23, 2025 · Neus Vallara
Basic legal advice before investing in real estate
We analyze why real estate investment legal advice is mandatory, covering Due Diligence, tax planning, and avoiding sanctions.
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October 21, 2025 · Lucas Charnet
Using Your Employees’ Image Could Cost You a Fine: What the Law Says
More and more companies use photographs of their employees on websites, social media, or advertising materials. However, inappropriate use of an employee’s image can become a serious legal problem. The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) has imposed fines of up to €5,000 on companies that published photos of their workers without consent, and the courts remind us that personal image is a fundamental right protected by the Constitution.
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October 15, 2025 · Lucas Charnet
The Helena Jubany Case: Can Artistic Freedom Prevail Over a Victim’s Right to Honor?
This week, a news story reignited a long-standing legal dilemma: a theatre company announced the premiere, set for October 26, of a musical titled “Em dic Helena Jubany. Un musical necessari” (“My Name is Helena Jubany. A Necessary Musical”), inspired by the life and death of Helena Jubany, a young librarian who was murdered in Sabadell in 2001. The family immediately responded with a firm rejection, stating that they had never authorized the production, that such a project could interfere with the ongoing investigation, and that they demanded its suspension via formal notice. Shortly afterwards, the Círcol Theatre in Badalona cancelled the show, claiming it was unaware of the play’s content.
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July 22, 2025 · Lucas Charnet
When Can Social Media Content Be Used to Justify the Dismissal of an Employee?
Recent case law —particularly a ruling by the High Court of Justice of Catalonia— confirms that content publicly shared on social media can be used as evidence in the workplace, including as grounds for dismissal, provided that three key principles are respected: suitability, necessity, and proportionality.
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July 21, 2025 · Amaia Forcada
The 20% Tax Rate on the Transfer Tax (ITP) for Large Property Holders in Catalonia
On June 27, 2025, the reform approved by Decree-Law 5/2025 of March 25 came into force. This law adopts urgent measures in fiscal matters, personnel expenses, and other administrative areas. It was ratified by Resolution 201/XV of the Parliament of Catalonia and introduced a new 20% tax rate under the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) for the transfer of residential properties when the buyer is a large property holder, and also when an entire residential building is transferred to a natural or legal person.
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July 15, 2025 · Lucas Charnet
Can a Company Email or Contact an Employee During Medical Leave?
A recent ruling by the High Court of Justice of Galicia has brought back into focus a crucial issue in human resource management: can a company contact an employee who is on medical leave? And what if the contact comes in the form of emails that do not require an immediate response? Beyond courtesy or informal follow-up, these actions can have significant legal consequences—especially when fundamental rights such as the right to moral integrity are at stake.
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July 9, 2025 · Lucas Charnet
The 5 Key Elements of a Live Performance Agreement: What Every Artist and Promoter Should Know
Organizing a concert may seem simple: a stage, musicians, lights, and an audience. But behind every live performance lies a contract that can make the difference between an unforgettable night and a legal nightmare. What happens if the artist doesn’t show up? Who handles permits? Can the promoter cancel without penalty? In this article, we break down the five essential elements that every live performance agreement should include—whether you are an artist, promoter, festival organizer, or cultural institution.
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June 30, 2025 · Lucas Charnet
Contract Assistant: The tool that can transform your company’s contract management
Do you know how many business opportunities your company has lost due to poor contract management? How many agreements have gone unsigned, been duplicated, or simply lost in endless email chains?
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June 25, 2025 · mesadvocats
News for large landlords in Catalonia
Decree‑Law 2/2025, of 25 February, by which urgent measures are adopted in housing and urban planning , which came into force on 26 February 2025, has imposed a series of new obligations for those owners who have the condition of large landlords in Catalonia.
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June 23, 2025 · mesadvocats
Single Rental Registry: What you need to know before July 1st?
The short-term rental sector has been in the spotlight of European and Spanish legislators in recent years. Alongside growing concerns about the impact of these rentals on the housing market, there is also the need to curb fraud and improve the transparency of transactions carried out through online platforms. With these aims, a few months ago Royal Decree 1312/2024, of December 23, came into force, establishing the Single Rental Registry and creating the Digital Single Rental Window, key instruments to comply with the new requirements of Regulation (EU) 2024/1028.
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