Civil law

Since May 20, 2025, Spain’s new Immigration Regulation has been in force, introducing significant changes for individuals seeking to live, work, or regularize their status in the country. At our law firm, specializing in Immigration Law, we help you understand how this new regulation affects you, your family, or your business—and how you can take advantage of the new opportunities it offers....

Retirement is a right that all workers in Spain acquire upon reaching the legally established age for it, but the path to that moment is filled with legal and economic aspects that must be clearly understood. In this article, we analyze the implications of retiring before the age of 65, the reductions that may apply in those cases, and the concept of early retirement, which has gained...

When a person is subpoenaed as a witness in a trial, it is essential to understand both their rights and obligations within the judicial process. The role of a witness is crucial, as their testimony can significantly influence the development of the trial and the resolution of the case. In this article, we will explain what happens if you are subpoenaed as a witness in a trial and what you...

In the labor field, workers have the ability to make important decisions regarding their employment contract, one of which is voluntary resignation. However, sometimes workers may regret their decision to end the employment relationship and wonder if they have the option to retract from their voluntary resignation. In this article, we explore the current legal framework on retracting from a...

The Government has decided, at the proposal of the Ministries of Labor and Social Economy and Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030, to reform Article 49.1.e of the Workers’ Statute. This reform will eliminate permanent disability as an automatic reason for termination of the employment relationship. This measure has been agreed with the Spanish Committee of Representatives of...

A criminal proceeding is a legal procedure that is initiated when a formal accusation of a crime is filed before the competent court. In Spain, the criminal process is regulated by the Criminal Procedure Law and consists of several important phases that are important to understand. In this publication, we will explain how the criminal process works in Spain, from the moment the accusation is...

In Spain, there are different types of dismissal that can affect workers. It is important to know them in order to understand the rights that correspond to them in each case. Below, we describe the main types of dismissal and the rights that workers have in each of them: 1. Fair dismissal It is produced by objective causes, such as a business reorganization or a decrease in the workload. In...

What is the conservation of the Spanish nationality, how can you keep it if you live abroad and how to recover it in case you have lost it. Can I keep my Spanish nationality if I live abroad? According to Spanish law, Spaniards who voluntarily acquire another nationality after the age of majority or emancipation may lose their Spanish nationality if they do not make a declaration of...

What is ETIAS? The Travel Information and Authorization System (TAIS) or ETIAS, which has been created by the European Union for citizens of countries that are currently exempt from visa requirements to visit the Schengen Area. The main objective of ETIAS is to contribute to the security of European borders by facilitating the identification of possible threats and risks associated with...

The Law of Democratic Memory aims to recognize and repair the victims of Franco’s regime and to promote the historical memory in the country. There may be cases in which foreigners affected by the Franco dictatorship can take advantage of some of its aspects to obtain Spanish Nationality. Spanish Nationality can be obtained thanks to this law in the following cases: Those born outside...