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IT and data

Spain seeks to protect minors in the digital environment: key points of the new version of draft law

Children under 16 will not be allowed to register on social media and under 18s will not be allowed to
Public law

Spain's Supreme Court lays down new criterion for the filing of special procurement appeals

This new criterion may entail practical complications in public procurement procedures
Employment and pensions

UK Employment Law Coffee Break: Supreme Court ruling on Equality Act definitions, employment update webinar, and our latest HR Pensions spotlight

Welcome to our latest Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal and practical developments impacting UK employers
Tax

Catalonia tightens real estate taxation: new tax rates and restrictions for large holders

The Generalitat has approved significant tax changes that mainly affect real estate purchase and sale transactions
Corporate

Spain to amend takeover bid regime for companies listed on multilateral trading facilities

The new regime will be applicable to takeover bids announced after the entry into force of the Draft Royal Decree
Life Sciences and Healthcare

EU court issues significant decision on pharma-device 'borderline' product case

European ruling clarifies the definition of pharmacological action for health products
Energy and Energy Transition

The Energy Transition | Ofgem confirms plans to fast track GB grid connections

Welcome to our top picks of the latest energy regulatory and market developments in the UK's transition to net zero
Dispute resolution

Third party litigation funding in Europe: is regulation on the cards?

Both the EU and the UK are currently reviewing their current positions on litigation funding
Dispute resolution

Confidential binding offers: how to comply with the procedural requirements in Spain

Poorly prepared documents can lead to serious practical problems
Regulated public procurement

How public procurement, subsidies and regulatory sandboxes can support innovation

The government can support innovation in several ways. The primary way it can do so is to focus on the
Workforce Solutions

UK Spring Statement 2025: tax anti-avoidance rules with criminal sanction target staffing supply chain

Users and suppliers of contingent workers can expect a more hostile HMRC in addition to proposed 'umbrella' legislation