Préstamos en moneda extranjera: procedimientos de resolución prejudicial ante el TJUE

A raíz de nuestros argumentos, cada vez son más los tribunales que están a la espera de la posición del Tribunal de Justicia de la Unión Europea sobre la legalidad de los préstamos en moneda extranjera. Durante el denominado procedimiento de cuestión prejudicial, el tribunal suspende los procedimientos judiciales pendientes contra los prestatarios de préstamos en moneda extranjera. Si tiene alguna duda, póngase en contacto con nosotros.
Prestatarios en moneda extranjera: suspensión de las subastas inmobiliarias

As a result of our previously published arguments , courts have suspended enforcement proceedings in cases involving bank measures against debtors burdened with foreign-currency loans. As a result, we have already been able to save the residential properties of several of our clients from auction. If you are facing a similar problem, please feel free […]
Stop Geoblocking: Online Shopping Within the EU Will Become Easier

European consumer protection has reached another important milestone. The European Parliament had already decided to prohibit geoblocking in relation to streaming services, meaning that a service may no longer be made unavailable to a consumer merely because that consumer is physically located in a different Member State from the service provider. Consumers therefore no longer […]
Acquiring Real Estate in Germany

We provide expert assistance to ensure the commercially efficient and legally secure acquisition of your German property. We can help make your acquisition of real estate in Germany more commercially advantageous. We are familiar with the market practices and mandatory legal framework that apply in Germany both to residential real estate and to commercial property. […]
La obligación de compra exclusiva durante un plazo contractual de ocho años es admisible en las condiciones generales de venta

Suppliers and purchasers often agree on framework supply agreements where the relationship is intended to go beyond a one-off purchase, in order to regulate the fundamental issues of a long-term business relationship in a uniform manner. These typically include the type and quality of the products, prices including payment terms, quality assurance and liability rules, […]
Distribution System vs. Data Protection

The EU General Data Protection Regulation is frequently discussed these days. The Regulation applies generally in relation to distribution systems and, exceptionally, also within franchise systems. It is already foreseeable that the Data Protection Regulation will lead to greater sensitivity in matters relating to data protection. The Regulation has been directly applicable since 25 May […]
Establishing a Company in Germany: What Should You Pay Attention To?

Introduction Germany is the heart and core of the European economy. Companies of any type and size can flourish here and gain access to the European market, thanks not only to Germany’s excellent geographic location at the centre of Europe, but also to its legal system, which enables businesses to develop into strong and stable […]
Buying a House in Hungary as a German Citizen: What You Should Bear in Mind

If you are planning to buy a house in Hungary as a German citizen, you are treated in the same way as Hungarian nationals as an EU citizen. This means that you may acquire non-agricultural real estate, including residential and commercial property. Legal entities established in Hungary may likewise acquire non-agricultural real estate without restriction […]
El derecho del franquiciado a una indemnización por analogía con el artículo 89b del Código de Comercio alemán

It remains an open question whether a franchisee is entitled to compensation under Section 89b of the German Commercial Code (HGB). Based on recent case law, the scope for applying this provision by analogy appears limited. The compensation claim of the franchisee of an unnamed large corporation was dismissed in its entirety (BGH VII ZR […]
Federal Court of Justice: Damages May Be Awarded Even Where a Foreign Currency Loan Is Valid

The German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof – BGH) recently published the written grounds of its judgment dated 9 December 2017. According to the judgment, a court must still examine a damages claim brought by a borrower indebted in a foreign currency, even where the underlying loan agreement itself was validly concluded. Before a loan […]