International Maritime Law: The 2026 Hormuz Blockade Analysis
On 13 April 2026, the United States took a step that shifted the tectonic plates of international maritime law. The announcement of a naval blockade
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On 13 April 2026, the United States took a step that shifted the tectonic plates of international maritime law. The announcement of a naval blockade
A groundbreaking resolution from Spain’s Directorate-General for Legal Security and Public Faith, issued on 4 August 2025, has provided crucial clarification for STEP practitioners managing
British clients who attend court in Spain often ask me the same question: “Why is the judge doing all the talking?” For anyone familiar with the
The Investors residence permit (also known as golden visa) has been one of the most popular vehicles used by non-European expats in order to start
How Del Canto Chambers Can Help You If you entered into a mortgage in Spain – whether with a Spanish or international bank – and
Del Canto Chambers Spanish tax team, led by Paula Losada has recently achieved a significant victory against the Spanish Tax Authorities in an administrative court
A boomerang blow to the enforcement of arbitral awards against Spain?. The High Court of Australia upholds ‘recognition’ and ‘enforcement’ of a multimillion ICSID award
International Comparative Legal Guide – Competition Litigation 2022. Our colleague Josep Galvez has authored the Spanish chapter in the latest edition of the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲
The Lugano Convention: a matter of genuine concern for the UK. “As a consequence of leaving the EU, the UK lost its membership of the
Boilerplate Clauses in Commercial Contracts. When it comes to daily life, you sign all sorts of contracts. Think you don’t? You might be surprised. When
Mortgage expenses “to be refunded in full”. Once again, the ECJ corrects the jurisprudence of the Spanish Supreme Court, on this occasion with regards to
The Hispanic Dispute Resolution Centre (ADR) in London. As part of our Dispute Resolution initiatives, Del Canto Chambers project has launched a project to create
Post-COVID19 insolvencies in Spain: Apocalypse now? As we reported in our previous legal alert, the state of emergency has practically suspended all non-urgent activity before
Dear Clients Del Canto Chambers Press Note on COVID-19. Due to the recent communications issued by several Official Sources advising companies to promote the teleworking
The European Court of Justice ruling on IRPH Spanish mortgage loan clauses. The court handed down judgment on 3 March 2020, granting consumers affected by
The new strategy of banks: request the testimony of the borrowers. Banks are up against the wall. Especially with regard to floor clause claims. The
The OCU appeals the decision of the CGPJ to create specialized courts for floor clause claims. This isn’t the first time that from Del Canto
When will mankind be convinced and agree to settle their difficulties by arbitration?. We would do better if we would have paid more attention to
If you violate her, you violate me! Spaniards have taken to the streets to protest the verdict of five men accused of raping an 18-year-old
The claims service of the Bank of Spain has been overwhelmed by consumers making complaints against lenders for abusive mortgage interest floor clauses, and set-up
The Decision has already aroused the first controversies in the Spanish legal scene and in the Consumers Associations that will undoubtedly raise this case to
As was expected after EU Court of Justice ruling in December of 2016, Spanish banks have little hope of defending themselves against legal claims brought
Our colleague Nuria Monjas de Castro has published an article about the problems of competent jurisdiction due to defamation in digital media. There is no
In the old days – when it comes to floor clauses when I say “in the old days” I mean 2013-, floor clause matters were
