Publications - Dispute Resolution: Litigation and Arbitration
Spain: New steps in the process for approval of the Sustainable Mobility Bill
The goal is to reduce greenhouse gases and pollutant emissions in transport.
Investment arbitration in Latin America: figures and trends in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Perú
The growth of investment arbitration in the region is explained by the political and economic climate. In this article we look at the case statistics in each country, along with the outlook for the near future.
CJEU judgment on the Prestige oil tanker sets new guidelines on the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments
The European Court’s recent judgment tackles the relationship between arbitration and the recognition and enforcement of judgments in Member States and the existence of more than one judicial decision on the same matter.
In what cases can boats allocated to nautical chartering be used privately?
Various pieces of legislation and also rulings of the Directorate General of Taxes clarify the effects of the use by the owner of the boat for private purposes.
The Provincial Court of Palma de Mallorca determines the system of liability of the maritime carrier in the event of accident
The judgment analyzes the case of a ferry in which a fire broke out at sea, destroying the whole cargo.
The system of provision of stevedores will be established in the bylaws of the Port Employment Centers ('Centros Portuarios de Empleo')
This is established by a recent reform introduced in the new regulation of the protection of consumers and users from situations of social and economic vulnerability.
Transport and Shipping Newsletter - June 2022
New developments for sustainability of road haulage
Drivers are forbidden to engage in loading and unloading of goods and a carriage charge review clause is introduced due to variation in fuel prices.
Preliminary Draft of the Sustainable Mobility Law proposes a new model of mobility and transport
The new regulation treats it as a social right and introduces important new features ranging from the creation of a kind of sandbox for the development of mobility projects to the amendment of the Workers’ Statute to promote sustainable work-…
Start of the alternative dispute resolution mechanism for the protection of air transport users
Passengers will be able to access a faster and free alternative to resolve possible disputes with airlines.
Portugal: The General Regime for the Prevention of Corruption enters into force: is your company compliant? 6-step check-list
With this regime’s entry into force, companies must implement new mechanisms towards the prevention of risks of corruption and related infringements. Companies have one year to finalize the full adaptation of their compliance programs or endow…
Everything you need to know about the plan to implement new whistleblowing legislation in Portugal
By June 18, 2022, companies (whether public or private) and public entities, especially those employing 50 or more workers, are obliged to implement a whistleblowing channel so that workers, shareholders, members of corporate bodies, service…