Spain´s Official State Gazette (B.O.E.) has now published the date when the Access to the Legal Profession official exam (Bar exam) will be held. Applicants must pass this test in order to be able to practice law in Spain.
Since the 20 February 2015 agreement of the Eurogroup on the extension of the current financial assistance arrangement, intensive negotiations have taken place between the institutions and the Greek authorities to achieve a successful conclusion of the review. Given the prolonged deadlock in negotiations and the urgency of the situation, institutions have put forward a comprehensive proposal on policy conditionality, making use of the given flexibility within the current arrangement.
Regrettably, despite efforts at all levels and full support of the Eurogroup, this proposal has been rejected by the Greek authorities who broke off the programme negotiations late on the 26 June unilaterally. The Eurogroup recalls the significant financial transfers and support provided to Greece over the last years. The Eurogroup has been open until the very last moment to further support the Greek people through a continued growth-oriented programme.
The Eurogroup takes note of the decision of the Greek government to put forward a proposal to call for a referendum, which is expected to take place on Sunday July 5, which is after the expiration of the programme period. The current financial assistance arrangement with Greece will expire on 30 June 2015, as well as all agreements related to the current Greek programme including the transfer by euro area Member States of SMP and ANFA equivalent profits.
The euro area authorities stand ready to do whatever is necessary to ensure financial stability of the euro area.
[1] Supported by all members of the Eurogroup except the Greek member.
The annual IFA's International Franchise Expo has taken place in New York City (June 18 to 20) hosting over 450 top franchises.
Franchises exhibiting in the expo from all over the world have been able to interact with thousands of attendees eager to invest.
The organization conducted a poll among entrepreneurs and business owners attending the expo resulting in 20% declaring to be willing to invest up to 100.000 dollars and 34% looking for ventures and investment opportunities within the region of 100.000 to 500.000 dollars.
In the International Franchise Expo, entrepreneurs can acquire a foreign franchise from the US or elsewhere and introduce it in their home country or promote their own business idea to franchise it in the biggest consumers market in the world.
Our Firm has participated in this event, invited by the US Embassy in Spain's Commercial Service, where several meetings with US and Canadian franchises have been held. Our managing partner, Mr. Eugenio Egea has had the chance to meet with entrepreneurs who are interested in incorporating this type of commercial agreement in their international investment plans.
Whether investing in a business idea developed by others or expanding your own successful venture abroad, the franchise is undoubtedly a most convenient tool which allows business internationalization to reach a faster return on investment.
It is fact that in the last decade, the number of companies expanding their products and their business idea abroad has increased very quickly.
Our firm has been invited in many occasions as part of business delegations attending international franchise expositions. We have provided assistance to companies and business owners in the initial stages of negotiations and in the selection of additional service providers abroad. Contact us for further information about this service.
