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When sport strengthens the Spain brand: nation branding & global ambassadors
Written by: Eric Astle, Nation Branding Assistant | Content supervised by Christian Ángel, Creative Director & Nation Branding Strategist, brandlond On 26th September at Wembley Stadium, Spain stepped onto English soil wearing their second World Cup star for the...
Winning Through Diversity (and Inclusion)
Written by Raquel Barrera, from diversitas institute. Same country. Same achievement. Two very different experiences of belonging. In July 2026, Spain became the first country ever to simultaneously hold the men's and women's World Cups at the same time....
Beyond the Second Star: Mindset, trust and excellence
Written by José Enrique Nieto, Director at Bizuking Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup win has confirmed the success of a model for understanding football development from grassroots to elite competition. For the first time, one country holds both the men's and women's world...
What Your Team Would Say If You Weren’t in the Room?
Written by Natalia Mank, Executive Coach On Consistency, Trust, and Leadership That Outlasts You If you lead a team, pull a team member aside and ask whether they know what you actually want from them long term. How closely does their answer match yours? My own...
The Value of Young Talent
Written by Gonzalo Sanz Setién, Lawyer at Uría Menéndez - London office Spain’s victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has given our country a second star and a new reason to celebrate our national team. The tournament also confirmed the success of a new...
NEW PATRON MEMBER: TYPSA
TYPSA is an independent engineering, architecture and consulting services group with 60 years of international experience, a presence in 60 countries and over 4,500 employees worldwide. Founded in Spain in 1966, TYPSA provides multidisciplinary expertise across...
NEC4 Option X29: Nature joins climate in construction contracts
Written by David Crone (Senior Associate), David Banks (Partner) and Becky Wright (Paralegal) at Hill Dickinson LLP In June 2026, NEC updated its Option X29 clause to “formally recognise nature alongside climate change in infrastructure and built environment...
Missed the Ley de Memoria Democrática deadline? A residence permit may still be available
The Ley de Memoria Democrática (Democratic Memory Law) enabled thousands of descendants of Spaniards to acquire Spanish nationality and reconnect with their Spanish heritage. However, many adult children of those who successfully obtained Spanish nationality under...
Why does the UK tend to experience more inflationary pressure than the EU?
Written by Pedro Martínez de Anguita, our Foreign Trade and Communications Assistant Inflation does not affect all countries equally. Although the United Kingdom and the European Union share many of the same shocks —...
PROTECTING YOUR BUSINESS ACROSS BORDERS: SUCCESSION PLANNING FOR SPAIN–UK FAMILIES
Succession planning for Spain–UK businesses requires alignment of two distinct legal and tax frameworks. Without proper planning, business owners risk avoidable tax exposure, disputes between heirs and disruption to day-to-day operations. Used correctly, the EU...