WLN tag: #disputeresolution
Spain: The new legal landscape of alternative dispute resolution in Spain
Abstract:Organic Law 1/2025 introduces a mandatory pre-litigation Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) phase in most civil and commercial disputes in Spain, reshaping procedural timelines and legal strategy. This article explores how a certified letter with proof of content, known as a “burofax”, is widely accepted by courts and considered legally reliable because it serves as a […]
Poland: What are the chances of winning a dispute with the tax administration?
When in 1920 a general income tax was introduced in the independent Republic of Poland, after the first few years of its operation, representatives of the legal doctrine and specialists lamented its shortcomings, including, among others, the low quality of the jurisprudence of tax commissions, which resulted in a high rate of repealing decisions issued […]
Cyprus: "Permission to continue” under the new 2023 civil procedure rules – District Court provides clarity
We are pleased to share the following news from our member firm in Nicosia, Papadopoulos, Lycourgos & Co: Our Dispute Resolution team has successfully defended our clients in a complex corporate litigation matter, securing a judgment rejecting permission to continue a derivative action against our clients. This is one of the first judgments in Cyprus […]
WLN welcomes new member firm in Romania: Voloaga Law Firm
WLN is delighted to welcome a new member firm to our network: Voloaga Law Firm, Bucharest. As a network, it is excellent to have a member firm again in Romania and an important step in our growth. Voloaga Law Firm was founded in 2014 by Radu Voloagă and specialises in commercial practice. Starting as a […]
UK: Update: Extension of Time Limits for Employment Tribunal Claims
The time limit for bringing most employment tribunal claims has been extended from 3 months to 6 months. We do not expect this change to come in until 2026, but this is yet to be confirmed. This significant change will have a major impact on both employers and employees. What does this mean? Why settlement […]