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Administrative liability of the members of a listed company’s audit committee for serious errors or inaccuracies in the audited annual accounts
The Supreme Court’s judgment of 8 October 2020 confirms the administrative liability of Audit Committee members for the inaccuracy or lack of veracity of consolidated annual accounts that have been externally audited
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Amendment of the legal regime of the organisation and operation of the National Electricity System (Portugal)
The public consultation regarding the long-awaited draft Decree-Law that revokes the legal regulations applicable to the activities of generation, transmission, distribution and supply of electricity and the organisation of electricity markets (the “Draft Decree-law”) is underway, and contributions may be submitted until 24 November 2021 through the Consultation – National Electricity System platform (consultalex.gov.pt).
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Resolved bank’s liability as pledgee of third-party owned shares in the bank
The fiduciary nature of the managed investment relationship supports the view that the bank should be liable for the loss of the pledged item because there would not have been such loss had the client’s order been executed prior to the bank’s resolution — but not for the reason given in the judgment.
18 Sep, 2026 
Ángel Carrasco
Sale of essential assets without shareholder approval and the enforceability of such violation against third parties
The Supreme Court (Judgment no. 881/2026 of 9 June) has held that Article 234(2) of the Companies Act is applicable by analogy in a case where a company director disposed of essential company assets without the required authorisation from the shareholders in general meeting (Art. 160(f) of the Companies Act).
15 Sep, 2026
Alberto Díaz
Emails sent by a company to its staff during collective bargaining do not always violate freedom of association
Emails sent by a company to its staff during a negotiation process do not, in and of themselves, constitute anti-union interference or unlawful pressure, provided they fall within the scope of the company’s freedom of expression and the legitimate defence of its business interests.
11 Sep, 2026
Lourdes López
Public consultation now open on the Royal Decree regulating the requirements for energy sustainability, environmental sustainability, digital resilience and digital sovereignty applicable to data centres
11 Sep, 2026
Agreement offsetting leasehold improvements against future commercial lease payments: third-party purchaser takes the stage
Is a set-off agreement enforceable against a purchaser seeking to collect new lease payments? Although the answer is not clear-cut, ultimately the lessee will not leave without compensation for the improvements
11 Sep, 2026
Ángel Carrasco
Automotive and Sustainable Mobility No. 31
Summary of legislative and jurisprudential developments relating to the automotive sector.
31 Jul, 2026
Ainara Rentería
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