Rights and Duties of the Art Buyer
Buying a work of art is a cultural and economic investment that, due to its unique nature and intrinsic value, goes beyond a mere commercial transaction. For this experience to be satisfactory and secure, both for the buyer and the seller, it is essential to understand the legal framework governing these transactions. What rights does […]
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way law firms deliver their services
At Kepler-Karst Law Firm, we handle transactions where technical precision and speed of response are essential. That is why we are taking our commitment to innovation a step further by integrating Harvey, a generative artificial intelligence platform specialised in the legal sector and professional services. As Davinia Sánchez, Managing Partner of Kepler-Karst, notes: “In a […]
EU Inc.Why Europe needs a new legal form to compete in the world
The European Commission has just unveiled its EU Inc proposal, a new company law regime designed to make it easier to set up and scale businesses across the EU. As Eduardo de Frutos, partner in the Corporate practice at Kepler-Karst, puts it: “EU Inc is the most ambitious attempt so far to give European companies a single, […]
Kepler-Karst advises ADC on a strategic alliance in the international football industry
Kepler—Karst has advised Asesores Deportivos Canarios (ADC) on the formalisation of a professional collaboration agreement with a leading international sports management agency for the representation of football players, including internationally active athletes. The transaction, structured in compliance with FIFA regulations, further strengthens Kepler-Karst’s expertise in sports and corporate law, consolidating its position as a leading […]
Over-indebtedness v. Over-spending
Defining the Boundaries: Debt vs. Expenditure Ceilings Over-indebtedness and over-spending are closely related concepts and often cause certain confusion, occasionally interchangeably misused, as both involve government actions that exceed planned financial limits. Understanding the distinction is important as one may directly affect the debt sustainability assessment of the country (i.e., over-indebtedness) while the other may […]
Trouble at Frida Kahlo’s Blue House?: The Legal Price of Art with Illicit Provenance
A scandal is brewing at the Frida Kahlo Museum, better known as the Blue House. Recently, the museum’s former director, Hilda Trujillo Soto, publicly denounced the disappearance of several original works by the Mexican artist, including oils, drawings, and pages from her diary that allegedly left the museum without authorisation. Some of these pieces have […]
The Role of the Expert in Restructuring
Our Of Counsel, Juan Manuel de Castro Aragonés, analyzes in his latest article for vLex the role of the restructuring expert, as incorporated into Spanish law through Law 16/2022, which transposes Directive (EU) 2019/1023 on preventive restructuring frameworks. An essential read to understand how this key figure is being shaped and the implications it holds for professional practice. […]
Powers of Argentine Provincial States Regarding Social Security
We share the article by Fabián Medizza, Associate at Kepler-Karst Law Firm and expert in Constitutional Law, published in La Ley, where he explores the complex issue of who holds authority over pensions and retirement systems in Argentina: the national government or the provincial governments? As a federal country established by the will of its provinces—who […]
Can AI Replace the Human Eye in Authenticating Works of Art?
A recent AI-based attribution of a Rubens painting has reignited the debate about the opportunities and limits of the technology in the art world. The work in question is Diana Bathing, long regarded by many scholars as a copy of Rubens. The Swiss authentication firm Art Recognition now suggests that the master himself may have […]
The Digital Age of Fraud: Challenges and Progress in Combating Tech Scams
Fabian Medizza, Associate at Kepler, contributes to this analysis published in El Derecho, exploring the new challenges posed by technology-driven scams in an environment defined by immediacy, the opacity of certain investment schemes, and the cross-border nature of these offences. The article addresses key issues such as the difficulty of gathering evidence, the dispersion of […]
