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Doping and sports discipline: what the athlete is risking

In doping cases the athlete is responsible for what is in their body, almost regardless of how it got there. Not only a positive test: a whereabouts failure or a refusal to be tested can also cost years of a career. I go through the rules and where the defence lies.

Social Security classification of company directors and shareholders

When reviewing a company, one of the most frequent issues is the incorrect Social Security classification of its directors and shareholders. A quiet mistake that can prove costly, in surcharges, in penalties and in benefit rights.

Sports justice: from the disciplinary file to the TAD and the CAS

Sport has its own system of justice, with its own bodies and often very short deadlines. We walk through the route, from the federation disciplinary file to the TAD and the CAS.

The 2026 criminal-law reform and favourable retroactivity

Organic Act 1/2026 tightened the treatment of habitual reoffending (arts. 22 and 66 of the Spanish Criminal Code). For conduct predating its entry into force, it is worth checking which wording applies and whether favourable retroactivity comes into play.

The criminal liability of company directors

Not every bad business decision is a crime, but some conduct by a director does carry criminal relevance. We review the most common offences and where the line lies.

When a company hits a crisis: pre-insolvency, insolvency and the insolvency administrator

In the face of financial strain, the law offers a tiered set of tools. The sooner you act, the more options stay on the table. We map them out and explain the role of the insolvency administrator.

Offences against the safety of workers

Not every workplace accident is a crime, but a failure to provide safety measures can give rise to criminal liability, even where no harm actually occurs. Who is liable and how a defence is built.