It is easy to imagine — and unfortunate how often it occurs — that someone is being defamed online right now. With a single click, misleading or defamatory content can spread globally, leaving an individual’s reputation in jeopardy with little real protection. In the apparent “anything goes” world of the internet, the law of defamation
International tax barrister Leon Fernando Del Canto highlights Spain’s growing crackdown on foreign-owned properties held through complex international structures—especially those used by UK residents. Thousands of high-value homes are owned through multi-layered companies and trusts, many based in offshore jurisdictions, and Spain is now using new
International tax barrister Leon Fernando Del Canto examines what Brexit will mean for businesses and individuals across the EU—especially the hundreds of thousands of Britons who live, work, or own property in Spain.
With the UK now officially outside the EU, border rules, freedom
Certain cities transcend geography and become symbols. London is one of them. For generations of lawyers, London has represented more than a financial centre or a common law jurisdiction; it has embodied a way of understanding the legal profession — one rooted in intellectual openness, institutional pluralism and professional merit.
In moments of uncertainty or
In an increasingly globalised legal environment, mastery of legal English has transitioned from being a desirable skill to a professional imperative. Legal systems, markets and dispute resolution mechanisms are no longer confined within national borders; cross-border transactions, international arbitration and transnational regulation demand that lawyers are fluent not only in legal concepts but also
The United Kingdom’s formal withdrawal from the European Union marked a historic constitutional shift. While the UK ceased to be an EU member state as of 31 January 2020, the legal consequences of this departure extend far beyond symbolic milestones. The central question is not only whether EU law will continue to influence the UK
The Spanish legal profession faces a critical question: how does it position itself in an increasingly interconnected global legal environment? The choice is between self-satisfaction rooted in familiarity and strategic relevance grounded in international engagement.
A profession that focuses primarily on its internal routines risks becoming inward-looking. If legal practice remains confined to domestic
The notion of the “old-school lawyer” evokes more than long service. Historically, it signified inclusion in a professional culture steeped in corporatism and conservatism — a culture shaped during authoritarian periods and long before democratic transformation took root in modern legal systems. This legacy can still influence professional structures today, even as the profession itself
The COVID-19 pandemic brought about an abrupt and profound transformation in how legal services are delivered. For many lawyers, the traditional image of work — in courtrooms, offices and client meetings — suddenly gave way to a new reality: conducting professional duties from home, often from the surface of a dining room or living room