In the media
Thanks to our legal specialization, general and industry-specific media have relied on our professionals to contribute their expertise. In this section, we gather all our collaborations with different media outlets.
Transaction vs. Novation in the Modification of Banking Contracts
Diario La Ley, from the leading legal publishing house Wolters Kluwer, publishes an article by Carmen López, Partner and Lawyer at GES40. In the article, our Partner delves into the issue of whether modifications made to banking contracts should be considered a novation or a transaction, as recently ruled by the Supreme Court in a recent judgment.
The Supreme Court endorses the full applicability of "claims made" clauses.
María Ruiz, Partner and Lawyer at GES40, publishes a comprehensive article in the latest edition of the legal journal Iuris&Lex, produced by the financial media outlet El Economista. In the article, she explores the applicability of “claims made” clauses in Professional Civil Liability policies, highlighting that “after several years of their legal acceptance, it is encouraging for the sector that the Supreme Court is establishing legal certainty.”
Analysis of the Unfairness of the Opening Fee
The specialized media outlet Elderecho.com highlights an article by our lawyer, Marc Comas, on the abusive opening fees charged by some financial institutions in contracts with their consumers. “The key issue lies in analyzing whether the opening fee compensates for a service actually requested by the customer and provided by the financial institution, and if, in the event it is considered a service actually provided, its impact on the customer is abusive,” says Marc Comas, a specialist in Banking Law. For more information, read the full article.
Taxation: VAT on Corporate Compensation: How Does It Work?
Carolina Orts, lawyer at GES40, authored the article published by Finanzas.com on VAT in corporate compensation. “The issue is whether the recipient of the compensation has obtained or can obtain a refund of the tax amount, given that the insurance can in no case result in unjust enrichment for the insured,” emphasizes our lawyer, Carolina Orts. To read more about the tax treatment of compensation, read the full article.
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