Publications - Corporate and M&A
Chile: Implementation of the Energy Efficiency Law moves forward
With the issuance of Resolution 13 of 2023, the implementation of the Energy Efficiency Law of 2021 (Law 21305) is moving forward. This new resolution lists the companies that must actively manage their energy consumption and how it should be…
Anti-Money Laundering Newsletter - March 2023
Main new legislation and news in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and combating Terrorism Financing (AML/TF).
Garrigues Sustainable Newsletter - January 2023
In this newsletter we compile the most relevant legal news on ESG matters in Spain, published by Garrigues.
2023: The most significant legal developments that companies in Spain should keep on their radar
Garrigues analyzes from every business law angle the most significant legislative changes that are due to arrive next year.
Directive on corporate sustainability reporting is published
The new EU legislation requires companies to report regularly on the effect of their activities on people and the environment.
Nearshoring: Key issues for companies looking to relocate or expand business in Mexico
Due to its unique geographic location with respect to the North American, European and Asian markets, as well as its simultaneous integration to global value chains due to international trade and investment treaties such as the USMCA and the CPTPP,…
Publication of the EU directive on improving gender balance on company boards
The new EU rules, which will have to be transposed into national law, promote more balanced representation on the boards of listed companies in all Member States.
Anti-Money Laundering Newsletter - November 2022
Main new legislation and news in relation to Anti-Money Laundering and combating Terrorism Financing (AML/TF).
Spain: The Business Creation and Growth Law introduces changes into the anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing law
Business Creation and Growth Law 18/2022, of September 28, 2022 published in the Official State Gazette on September 29, 2022, reforms Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Law 10/2010 in its financial provision two.
Chilean Congress approves the Fintech Bill
On October 12, 2022, the Chilean Congress approved the Fintech Bill (Fintech Law), which now only needs to be enacted by the president of the Republic to become a law. In this information alert we detail the highlights of this new regulation.
Key differences between traditional M&As and venture capital
Contracts for mergers and acquisitions mainly look to spread the risk between the buyer and seller and to regulate shareholder relations within the company. The same occurs with venture capital, but the differences between traditional and venture…
Create and Grow Law brings in new reporting obligations for combating late payment in commercial transactions
The law requires companies to include in their annual reports and on their corporate websites significant information about invoices and payments to suppliers.