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At Metricson, we have advised Moova in its recent acquisition of Vonzu, a startup based in Barcelona focused on developing logistics software, thus marking the beginning of the European expansion of the Argentine company specialized in logistics solutions. This operation allows Moova to establish a direct presence in Spain and Portugal by integrating Vonzu’s SaaS […]

We already highlighted in our article about the benefits of conducting periodic data protection audits the importance of companies complying with their data protection obligations and we saw how, among other reasons, avoiding penalties is a key motive to stay updated and compliant with data protection regulations. In other words, companies in Spain are required […]

As explained in other posts, a Due Diligence (“DD”) is an audit conducted on a company to determine whether it is up to date with its obligations and compliance in the most important areas. DDs can vary in depth, nature (financial DD, legal DD, tax DD, technological DD, etc.), and scope depending on their purpose […]

The role of the legal counsel or corporate lawyer has transformed over recent years. They are no longer just a mere legal advisor but have become a strategic player who directly impacts the success of companies. That is why, in a world where regulation constantly grows and business risks become increasingly complex, the head of […]

The Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria, AEAT) and VAT regulations contemplate the concept of a “productive unit” or “autonomous economic unit” to refer to a set of tangible and/or intangible assets that, by themselves, are suitable to carry out an independent economic activity. The main legal basis is found in: Law 37/1992, […]

On August 1, 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, establishing harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (“AI Regulation”) came into effect, aiming to establish a legal framework to ensure that AI systems in the EU are safe, transparent, ethical, and respect fundamental rights. Although this regulation has come into force, the application of some of its provisions […]

For some years now, the legislative power of the European Union has focused, among other areas, on developing and updating the regulatory framework for consumer protection, particularly in the digital environment. In this context, we find platforms such as Marketplaces, whose main characteristic is to unify products or services from different sellers or providers on […]

The European Union, once again, has sought to lead the regulatory framework related to Artificial Intelligence (AI). It previously did so in 2018 by taking regulatory initiative in the area of data protection with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of April 27, 2016, concerning the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data […]

In a globalized world, multinational companies carry out business operations between their different subsidiaries located in various jurisdictions. In this context, the correct setting of prices in transactions between related entities, known as “transfer pricing“ or “transfer prices”, is fundamental to ensure fair taxation and avoid practices that could be considered tax avoidance or evasion. […]

Due Diligence is a key process to evaluate and analyze the situation of a company before making important decisions, such as its acquisition, merger, or investment. This thorough analysis allows identifying risks, validating the information provided, and ensuring that the operation is viable and profitable in the long term. Why is it important to conduct […]