By the end of 2024, the obligations set out in the new European regulation on deforestation will become enforceable, which will impact the import and export to and from the EU of certain products made from cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soya and timber. Subject to exceptions, those marketing these products in Spain will have to carry out the relevant risk assessments.

The focus should be on the different obligations that may apply to the actors affected by the regulation along the supply chain, which may vary depending on their typology and position, so it is essential that the roles are clearly described in the contractual clauses of the contracts signed along the whole chain.

What obligations do companies in the distribution sector have, how can they comply with them, what do they need to obtain from the operator, and how can they safeguard their position along the supply chain?

External speakers:

• Aurelio del Pino | President of the Asociación de Cadenas Españolas de Supermercados (Association of Spanish Supermarket Chains)
• María Segura | Head of Food Safety and Environment of the Asociación de Cadenas Españolas de Supermercados (Association of Spanish Supermarket Chains)

The V Forum on Innovation, Digitalisation and Technology in the Real Estate sector, organised by CESINE, will take place on 9 October at our Madrid office.

External speakers will be taking part in the event:

• José María Álvarez | President of CESINE
• Manuel Pérez Gómez | Viceconsejero de Digitalización de la Comunidad de Madrid
• Vicenç Hernández Reche | President of the National Association of Real Estate Agents
• Jorge González-Iglesias : CEO of Gibobs Allbanks
• Pilar Jiménez | Head of Research at Idealista / data
• José Ramón Menéndez | Director of Gloval Analytics

Enrique Isla and Jaime Díaz de Bustamante will participate as moderator and speaker on behalf of Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.

The 3rd Restructuring Forum organised by El Economista will take place on 9 October. On this occasion, the forum will deal with the new Insolvency Law, lessons and learnings from major restructurings.

Our partner, Miguel Lamo de Espinosa, will participate in the second panel discussion on Restructuring Plans and Pre-Bankruptcy Phase.

The webinar will take place on October 9th, where Erika Bañuelos, partner at FERRERE, and Mariana Díaz-Moro, partner at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, will meet to discuss the impact of the Double Taxation Treaty, signed between the Kingdom of Spain and the Republic of Paraguay.

We are pleased to invite you to a new session of our “Employment Breakfasts,” marking the beginning of the 2024/2025 term.

We will analyze recent jurisprudential developments and examine the stance our Courts are taking on key issues such as wrongful dismissals, paid leave, incentives, and more. Additionally, we will discuss upcoming labor trends and legislative updates, with a special focus on important initiatives like the Government’s proposal to reduce working hours and the new Parity Law.

This is an essential update on the most relevant labor issues, particularly for Labor Advisors, members of Legal Departments, HR Directors, and Labor Relations Managers.

GP Bullhound and Gómez-Acebo & Pombo are pleased to invite you to the2024 Titans of Tech Reception on Wednesday, 23 October, starting at 19:00in Madrid.

Join us as the GP Bullhound team presents key insights from their annual Titans of Tech report, highlighting and analysing the growth trends in Europe’s tech ecosystem. This comprehensive analysis showcases the resilience of Europe’s tech sector, revealing the key drivers behind its ongoing expansion and setting the stage for a transformative era of innovation and investment opportunities.

This invitation is aimed at entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and corporates from across the tech community.

For enquiries, please contactevents@gpbullhound.com.

We are looking forward to welcoming you!

GP Bullhound and Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The next Arbitration Gathering of the Spanish and Ibero-American Arbitration Club -40 will take place at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, focusing on the current state of corporate arbitration, exploring its doubts, challenges, and opportunities.

The session will feature four prominent “icebreakers” who will introduce key discussion topics, opening the debate to all participants.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo and Women in a Legal World, are greatly honored to invite you to the conference organised by the Health Law Commission, focusing on both Health & Pharma sectors.

In addition to the participation of Ms. Pilar Jimeno Alcalde, a member of the Commission, the following speakers will be present:

• Isabel Tocino Biscaralasaga | Vice Chairwoman of Banco Santander Spain and former Minister of the Environment
• Helena Villena | Senior Associate at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
• Alba Ancochea Díaz | Sustainability and SHE Lead, Corporate Affairs & Market Access at Astrazeneca
• Miguel Vega | Managing Director of SIGRE

Moderator: Irene Fernández Puyol, Partner at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The existence of different tax regulations in our country necessitates consideration of certain differences that may arise when making decisions.

The importance of providing in-depth advice across all tax jurisdictions is a key aspect of integrated tax consulting. Therefore, for GA_P, offering clients tax advisory services that effectively convey the current regulatory framework is a significant goal that requires a deep understanding of applicable tax law.

In this regard, GA_P has strengthened its Tax Area by incorporating new professionals specialized in Regional Regulations at the Bilbao office. The aim of the proposed event is to introduce these professionals and explain the functioning of the Regional Tax System and its comparison with the Common Territory.

Program:

Welcome | Enrique Ortega, Partner and Director of Tax at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Main differences between Regional Tax Regulations vs. Common Territory | Aitor Soloeta and Zuriñe Martínez, Tax responsible and advisor at the Bilbao Office of Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.

After the presentations, there will be a space dedicated to networking.

We look forward to welcoming you at this event.

The Platform of Patient Organizations, together with the Fernando Pombo Foundation and Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, are honored to invite you to the First Conference on Patients and Associations in the Current Legal Context.

The conference will be organized into two panel discussions with various speakers, followed by a networking session.

Welcome | Carina Escobar, President of the Platform of Patient Organizations.

Panel Discussion 1: Social Protection of Chronic Conditions – Introduction to the Legal Framework

• Lourdes López Cumbre, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.
• José Mª Ramos, Lawyer and Multiple Sclerosis Patient. Esclerosis Múltiple España (EME)
• Beatriz Álvarez, Legal and Labor Services Specialist, Asociación Española contra el Cáncer (AECC)
• Moderator: Ana Higuera, Fernando Pombo Foundation.

Panel Discussion 2: Legal Framework for Patient Participation in the Healthcare System

• Jimena Manjon. Head of the Legal Advisory Department at Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital
• Pedro Carrascal, Director of the Platform of Patient Organizations.
• Moderator: Irene Fernández Puyol, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo.

We look forward to your presence at this event.

As we approach the end of the 2024 fiscal year, it is important to review and discuss the criteria recently published by our tax authorities. Therefore, we are pleased to announce a session where the head of the General Directorate of Taxes (DGT) responsible for corporate taxation will address the current situation regarding Corporate Income Tax.

During this session, various criteria that have emerged from recent queries published by the DGT will be discussed, as well as updates to the applicable criteria for the special regime of mergers, demergers, asset contributions, and share exchanges (FEAC).

The current status of the Draft Law introducing Global Minimum Taxation in our country will also be covered, which establishes a supplementary tax to ensure a minimum global level of taxation for multinational groups and large-scale national groups.

Speaker: Natalia Jaquotot Garre | Deputy Director General of Corporate Income Tax, DGT

After the presentation, there will be time dedicated to networking.

We hope this topic will be of interest, and we invite you to participate in our session.

Colliers, together with Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, is honored to invite you to the Seminar on Flex Living and the Reconversion of Offices into Protected Housing.

• Welcome | Antonio de la Fuente, Managing Director-Corporate Finance at Colliers, and Enrique Isla, Partner Coordinator of Real Estate at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
  Business Opportunities in Asset Reconversion | Antonio de la Fuente, Colliers
  Special Regime for Changing Office Use to Residential Affordable Housing in the Community of Madrid | Luciano Parejo, Professor of Administrative Law, Carlos III University of Madrid
  Legal Framework of Flex Living | Enrique Isla and Fernando Trigo, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

Debate:

• Antonio de la Fuente | Managing Director-Corporate Finance, Colliers
• Joaquín Linares | Head of Real Estate Equity, Santander Asset Management
• Carlos Alberto Zucchi | Managing Partner, Argis
• Moderated by: Enrique Isla | Partner Coordinator of Real Estate, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

We look forward to your presence at this seminar.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you to a new edition of the Farma Talks in which our experts will analyse the following topics:

• The impact of competition law on public procurement: prohibitions on contracting, exclusions due to indications of collusive practices and UTEs.
• Vertical and horizontal agreements: main challenges and issues of concern following the 2022-23 regulatory package (vertical restrictions, R&D agreements, specialisation agreements, horizontal guidelines).
• Relevant developments arising from soft law: the Commission report on the application of competition rules in the pharmaceutical sector (2018-2022) and Commission Notice on relevant market.

After the presentations, we invite you to enjoy a cocktail.

Technology Holdings, together with Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, invites you to an exclusive breakfast event where we will delve into the current M&A market for technology services in Spain, explore how buyers and investors are seeking opportunities, and reveal how to position your company for future success.

During our thought-provoking discussion, you will gain key insights, including:

• Discover what has been happening in the technology services M&A market
• Understand buyers’ and investors’ priorities in the market
• Receive practical advice on how to position your company for success
• Hear expert predictions for the market in 2025

The special regime for inbound workers, popularly known as ‘Beckham’ is undoubtedly highly attractive for individuals relocating to Spain, enabling material tax savings in many cases. This is also the reason for being frequently scrutinized by the tax authorities, revealing the complexities of this regime. Experience shows that planning ahead is key for navigating these procedures successfully.

Join us for breakfast to share our experience in Beckham investigations, the red flags, and the dos and donts that we have collected in them, with a practical view.

The session will take place in English and limited places will be available.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo has consolidated a group of experts in tax litigation, made up of professionals with extensive experience in proceedings before tax authorities and academic backing.

In March 2024, the firm launched a weekly publication on new developments and practical cases in tax litigation, in collaboration with the Lefebvre publishing house. As part of this initiative, it is organising an event in which the Tax Litigation team will discuss with Isaac Merino Jara, Judge of the Administrative Chamber of the Supreme Court, and Luis López-Tello y Díaz-Aguado, Corporate Director of Repsol, addressing key principles and issues in the field from different perspectives.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo and the Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICADE are pleased to invite you to a new session as part of their joint academic program. In this event, in collaboration with Forética, we will speak about the Directive 2024/1760 on Corporate Due Diligence in Sustainability

The event will include a panel discussion with the following speakers:

• Amanda Cohen Benchetrit | Commercial Judge
• Carmen Alonso Ledesma | Emeritus Professor of Commercial Law and Chair of the Second Section of the General Codification Commission
• Regina Reyes Gallur | Head of Legal Services, Presidency Area and Corporate Management at Iberdrola
• Bernardo Cruza Martos | Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at El Corte Inglés
• Mariví Sánchez Jiménez | Director of Sustainability and Communication at Nauterra

We look forward to welcoming you.

BKM | Berkemeyer, together with Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, invites you to an exclusive webinar in which we will address the relevant aspects arising from the signing of the agreement between Spain and Paraguay to avoid double taxation and combat tax evasion.

On this occasion we will have as participants the following panel discussion:

• Rodrigo Maluff | Vice Minister of the Investment and Exports Network (REDIEX) of the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIC)
• Luciano Antonelli | Tax Senior Associate BKM | Berkemeyer
• Federico Valinotti | Tax Senior Associate BKM | Berkemeyer
• Remedios García Gómez de Zamora | Tax Counsel, Gómez-Acebo & Pombo

The Conflict Resolution Centre of the Madrid Bar Association, media-ICAM, in collaboration with Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, is pleased to hold a meeting to discuss:

• Organic Law 1/2025, of 2 January, on measures for the efficiency of the Public Justice Service.
• Med-Arb procedures; integration of mediation; tiered clauses in commercial contracts: comparative advantages and challenges.
• Comparative law: ADR in the United States and the feasibility of implementing a similar model in Spain; success stories in mediation and Med-Arb.

In our webinar we will review the main developments in Competition Law in 2024, analysing those cases that deserve special attention. In addition, we will anticipate what will be, from our point of view, the most relevant issues for the matter during 2025.

Our experts will address current issues that affect the day-to-day running of companies and their management of competition risks, such as the analysis of merger operations and possible infringements in the framework of these procedures (gun jumping, provision of false or misleading information, etc.), which anti-competitive conducts are most likely to occur in the future, which anti-competitive behaviour is most likely to occur in the future, and which are most likely to occur in the future. ), which anti-competitive conducts are being investigated by the competition authorities, new cases of abuse of dominant position, the organisation of distribution systems and their problems, among other issues that have captured the attention of the sector, without forgetting the current state of claims for damages and the keys to the foreign investment control regime.

A 360º view of the current situation and the needs of companies in this area.

We are pleased to invite you to a new edition of our ‘Labour Breakfasts’ in Madrid, with which we inaugurate the 2025 academic year.

We will analyse recent developments in case law and examine the position that our Courts are adopting in relevant matters such as the necessary prior hearing in the case of disciplinary dismissal, additional compensation in the case of unfair dismissal, paid leave or Equality Plans, among many other matters.

In addition, we will address the labour trends and legislative developments that are expected in the near future, placing special emphasis on the reduction of working hours and the new working day register, the increase in the minimum wage for 2025, the relevant procedural implications contained in Organic Law 1/2025, as well as foreseeable legislative developments that may be approved throughout the year.

An essential update on the most important labour issues, mainly for Labour Advisors, members of Legal Consultancies, Human Resources Managers and Labour Relations Managers.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you to a new edition of FarmaTalks in which our experts will analyse the impact on the healthcare sector of the European Directives on cybersecurity and their transposition in Spain, with emphasis on:

• The requirements that this regulatory framework imposes on pharmaceutical laboratories and manufacturers of medical devices.
• The importance of compliance with these requirements in terms of public procurement, with special reference to the National Security Scheme (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad).

The presentation will be followed by a cocktail reception.

We look forward to welcoming you.

We are pleased to invite you to a new edition of our ‘Labour Breakfasts’ in Barcelona, with which we inaugurate the 2025 year.

We will analyse recent developments in case law and examine the position that Spanish Courts are adopting in relevant matters such as the necessary prior hearing in the case of disciplinary dismissal, additional compensation in the case of unfair dismissal, paid leave or Equality Plans, among many other matters.

In addition, we will address the labour trends and legislative developments that are expected in the near future, placing special emphasis on the reduction of working hours and the new working day register, the increase in the minimum wage for 2025, the relevant procedural implications contained in Organic Law 1/2025, as well as foreseeable legislative developments that may be approved throughout the year.

An essential update on the most important labour issues, mainly for Labour Advisors, members of Legal Consultancies, Human Resources Managers and Labour Relations Managers.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you to an event promoted by the Firm’s Tax Litigation team in which we will have the honour of having Mr. Juan Ignacio Moreno Fernández, Ph. Juan Ignacio Moreno Fernández, Doctor in Financial and Tax Law and Counsel to the Constitutional Court, for a discussion on the evolution of the constitutional doctrine on the principles of economic capacity and equality in tax matters, the interrelation between both constitutional principles and their impact on corporate taxation, with special emphasis on controversial issues in the field of corporate taxation.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, together with BlueBull Asset Management, invite you to an exclusive breakfast in which we will address different issues regarding private equity investment from a regulatory, tax and financial perspective. In particular, we will take a look at the main issues to be taken into account with regard to private equity companies and funds.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you to a breakfast session, in which we will discuss the most relevant practical aspects and main challenges of the Appropriate Means of Dispute Resolution (ADR), introduced by Organic Law 1/2025, of 2 January, and its impact on procedural costs, on the occasion of its imminent entry into force on 3 April 2025.

In this session, we will address relevant issues such as when the requirement to have gone to an ADR in order to be able to file a claim is fulfilled, which documents from the negotiation process in an ADR are confidential and should not be submitted together with the claim, what impact ADR has on legal costs, how ADR affects the terms of a contract, what the cost and duration of ADR will be, the most appropriate types of ADR depending on the type of dispute, etc.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, together with the ClarkeModet Group, invite you to an exclusive breakfast where we will explore the concept of Tax Lease.

Tax Lease is a non-dilutive private financing instrument through which an investor provides non-repayable financing for an R&D project, and obtains, in return, the tax credits generated in the project to reduce the corporate income tax liability (42% tax deduction for R&D&I and a negative taxable base). In turn, the research company receives from 25% financing of the amount of the certified project.

We are pleased to invite you to a new edition of our labour breakfasts in Bilbao.

On this occasion, we will analyse recent developments in case law and examine the position that the Courts are adopting on relevant issues such as the necessary prior hearing in the case of disciplinary dismissal, additional compensation in the case of unfair dismissal, paid leave or Equality Plans, among other aspects.

In addition, we will address the labour trends and legislative developments expected in the near future, with special emphasis on the reduction of working hours and the new working day register, the relevant procedural implications contained in Organic Law 1/2025, as well as foreseeable legislative developments that may be approved during the course of the year.

An essential update on the most important labour issues, especially for people with responsibilities in the planning and management of Human Resources.

In an increasingly changing labour context, both legislatively and jurisprudentially, we invite you to share a breakfast in which we will analyse the new regulations and pronouncements of interest in terms of adaptation of working hours, work permits and termination of the employment contract, as well as upcoming legal reforms that will modify the traditional structure of labour relations.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you to the session “Recent Developments in Merger Control in the EU.”

Merger control in the European Union is undergoing a period of transformation, shaped by new tools, landmark rulings, and key decisions from the EU Courts and the European Commission. This webinar offers an up-to-date and practical overview of the main changes currently redefining the assessment of mergers and acquisitions within the EU.

During the session, we will examine the most relevant decisions by the Commission, with particular focus on the digital and pharmaceutical sectors. We will also address the impact of the Court of Justice of the EU’s judgment in the Illumina/Grail case, the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), and the Digital Markets Act (DMA) as new instruments of control. In addition, we will discuss the Commission’s Communication on the definition of the relevant market and the ongoing consultation on the guidelines for horizontal and non-horizontal mergers.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you, in collaboration with the Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores (IC-A), ASCEF and APD, to an event at the Círculo Ecuestre where we will share the importance of Good Corporate Governance in Unlisted companies. Good Corporate Governance contributes to improving the valuation of potential investors, provides shareholder stability and long-term success, is key to unity and commitment between the family and the company, and increases the expectations of development and value creation in companies of all types.

We are therefore delighted to invite you to take part in a panel discussion featuring prominent Catalan business leaders, on the occasion of the launch of the new edition of the IC-A book: “Principles of Good Corporate Governance for Unlisted Companies.” This concise guide presents updated principles and recommendations to support entrepreneurs, executives, board members, and company boards in implementing good governance practices that will better equip their companies to face current and future challenges. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the publication.

The IC-A is a non-profit association whose mission is to promote good corporate governance. With over 20 years of experience, the IC-A has become a benchmark in corporate governance both in Spain and abroad, representing Spanish directors at the European and global level through the confederations of directors’ associations, ecoDa and GNDI respectively.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, together with Marsh, is pleased to invite you to a working breakfast to be held next Thursday 12 June at 09:15 h. During this event, W&I and Tax Insurance will be discussed, going in depth into its coverage, common practices, claims and our experience in the sector. The objective is to offer practical solutions for the mitigation of risks associated with taxation and M&A transactions, as well as their management and transfer.

Companies compete to recruit and retain talent. Therefore, even if they do not compete in the production and/or distribution of goods and services, firms may be competitors in the labour market. Competition authorities are showing an increasing interest in labour market agreements, investigating and sanctioning anti-competitive agreements, such as non-solicitation or wage-fixing agreements.

During the event, we will review the main developments in this area, providing practical ideas on how to identify the risks associated with these types of agreements and how to deal with them effectively. Speakers will share their experiences, offering a 360° view of the issue and approaching it from the perspective of the competition authority, in-house counsel and external counsel.

After the session, we will be pleased to invite you to the lunch organised by GA_P and ACC Europe.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar entitled: “Competition Inspections: Challenges, Risks, and Practical Recommendations.”

Dawn raids are one of the main tools used by competition authorities to detect anti-competitive behaviour within companies. These inspections can lead to severe penalties and reputational damage. The increasing activity of the CNMC and other competition authorities makes it essential for companies to stay informed and be well prepared to face such inspections. Moreover, it is vital to adopt the necessary measures to prevent infringements and ensure compliance with competition law internally.

During the webinar, we will cover key topics such as:

• Challenges: The main difficulties companies face during an inspection.
• Risks: Identifying and managing the risks associated with dawn raids.
• Practical Recommendations: Strategies and guidance to effectively prepare for and respond to a potential inspection.

Don’t miss the opportunity to gain valuable insights into how to be prepared in the event of a competition inspection. We look forward to seeing you there!