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An insurer may be sued by way of a direct action under Spanish law even if the law governing the insurance contract does not allow such an action
The Supreme Court clarifies the rules governing direct actions in international cases and the limits of the law governing insurance contracts
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Royal Decree 415/2026: key aspects of the new health technology assessment system
Royal Decree 415/2026 establishes a unified framework for the assessment of health technologies in Spain, distinguishing between the technical assessment and the administrative decision regarding funding, pricing or inclusion in the service catalogue, and incorporating the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2021/2282. The aspect that raises the most legal questions in this new piece of legislation is the connection between the assessment regulated by the Royal Decree and the procedures for funding, pricing, and inclusion in the service catalogue.
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Conclusions on the abuse of temporary public sector employment: finding a balance between domestic laws and EU law
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Overview of Civil Litigation in Portugal – GAR Know-How Guide
Administrative modernisation, major infraestructure projects, defence and energy transition in the new cycle of Portuguese public law.
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Partial limitation defences that may be raised in relation to the limitation period within a cartel (Supreme Court Judgment no. 681/2026 of 6 May)
A flawed judgment on a problem that has remained unresolved to date in the truck cartel. The issue is not whether the liability-in-solidum regime applies, but whether co-liable parties can raise personal defences.
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The “serious risk” of financial assistance (Supreme Court (First Chamber) Judgment of 5 May 2026)
This paper critically analyses the Supreme Court ruling of 5May 2026, which applies the prohibition on financial assistance to a case involving the sale of treasury shares with deferred payment to the shareholders of the assisting company.
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The Court of Justice of the European Union clarifies the impact on VAT of intra-group transfer pricing adjustments
The Court of Justice, in the Stellantis Portugal case, confirms that a transfer pricing adjustment intended to ensure a specific profit margin, even if certain repair or warranty costs are partially taken into account in its calculation, does not necessarily lead to the conclusion that there is an independent supply of services subject to value-added tax. The determining factors are the existence of a legal relationship involving reciprocal consideration and a direct link between the identifiable service and the consideration received.
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Unanimous shareholders’ agreements and dividends in specie
The Supreme Court and the Madrid Provincial Court, following established legal doctrine, have reiterated that a party to a unanimous shareholders’ agreement acts in bad faith if he or she challenges a company resolution passed in compliance with said shareholders’ agreement. In this case, the shareholders’ agreement provided for the possibility of paying dividends in kind, and the contested resolution — which was passed by a majority at the shareholders’ meeting — transferred certain real estate properties to one of the shareholders (with his consent) in payment of the dividend due to him.
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NGT plant patenting: betwixt and between regulatory continuity and expectations
The evolution of the concept of genetically modified organisms in the European Union in light of new genomic techniques (NGTs) is examined, along with the regulatory response that introduces a distinction between two categories of NGT plants, making the regime more flexible for those that can be considered equivalent to conventional plants. It also highlights that the institutional agreement reflected in the Council’s position represents a significant shift from the case law of the Court of Justice. Regarding patents, it highlights the absence of substantial changes, opting instead for a cautious approach based on transparency, monitoring, and possible future intervention.
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We accompany our clients wherever they are going following the “one-stop-shop” philosophy, and when necessary, working  hand in hand with leading firms in each relevant jurisdiction.

Beyond our own offices, our advice extends globally thanks to tried and trusted relationships with leading firms in each country. This network allows us to offer our clients the most effective advice, wherever it’s required.

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In Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, we combine excellence in legal practice with the creed that we have built up throughout our entire history. That is an essential, distinctive part of our make-up: value is born from individuals, and for individuals – that are the inspiration and motivation to improve every day.

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