Construction Activity in the Renewable Energy Sector in Portugal: Which Licences Are Required and How to Obtain Them?
Construction activity is defined under Law 41/2015, which establishes the legal framework applicable to the exercise of construction activities in Portugal. This legal regime is not limited to traditional construction works, but also covers the manufacture, assembly, installation and maintenance of infrastructure associated with renewable energy, namely photovoltaic power plants. Construction licenses are organized into […]
The Supreme Court Reinforces the Duty to Engage in the Expert Appraisal Procedure
As specialists in Insurance Law, we frequently encounter high‑value claims where the insurer has acknowledged the loss, yet significant discrepancies arise regarding the amount of compensation. To prevent litigation focused solely on the valuation of damages, Article 38 LCS establishes an out‑of‑court process in which an independent third expert issues a binding appraisal. Before reaching […]
La acción de jactancia: una excepción histórica al principio dispositivo en el proceso civil
La acción de jactancia es una figura procesal de raíz medieval que, pese a su carácter arcaico, sigue proyectando efectos en el Derecho español contemporáneo. En el ámbito del Derecho del Seguro —especialidad del Departamento de Derecho del Seguro de Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P.— esta institución puede convertirse en un mecanismo útil para impedir que un […]
The formalities of temporary employment contracts in Portugal
The Supreme Court of Justice, in its ruling on case no. 406/24.0T8VPV.L1-4, reaffirmed that fixed-term employment contracts cannot be used to disguise permanent employment relationships. The decision highlights three key points: The justification for the term must be real, specific and verifiable; The burden of proof lies with the employer; The lack of proper justification […]
El Supremo confirma que el Estado no debe indemnizar a la hostelería por el cierre durante el estado de alarma
Desde el Departamento de Derecho del Seguro de Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P., consideramos de interés analizar esta resolución, por cuanto aclara el alcance de la responsabilidad patrimonial de la Administración en situaciones excepcionales como la vivida durante la crisis sanitaria del SARS‑CoV‑2. Marco normativo y medidas adoptadas La Sentencia 689/2024, de 24 de abril, dictada por […]
Claves de la propuesta de Directiva europea sobre responsabilidad civil por el uso de la Inteligencia Artificial
El 29 de septiembre de 2022, la Comisión Europea presentó una propuesta de Directiva destinada a actualizar las normas nacionales de responsabilidad extracontractual frente a los retos que plantea el uso creciente de la inteligencia artificial. En las líneas que siguen se analizan algunos aspectos relevantes de este texto normativo. Desde la perspectiva del Derecho […]
Waiver of Inheritance in Portugal – Legal Framework, Grounds, Right of Representation, Spousal Consent, and Execution Abroad
Renunciation is a unilateral, irrevocable, and formal act (public deed), whereby the person called to the inheritance declares that they do not intend to succeed the deceased. It is not a waiver of rights already acquired, but a refusal to acquire the status of heir. Legal Justifications for Renouncing an Inheritance 1.1. Existence of liabilities […]
The Theory of Disproportionate Damage
At Belzuz Abogados S.L.P., our Insurance Law Department has handled numerous medical liability cases in which this doctrine has been invoked. It operates as an exception to the general rule set out in Article 217 of the Spanish Civil Procedure Act, which places on the claimant the burden of proving fault, actual damage, and the […]
The Launch of the DORA Regulation and Its Importance for Safeguarding Financial System Operations
At Belzuz Abogados, S.L.P., as specialists in Insurance Law, we highlight the significance of the EU’s Operational Resilience Regulation—better known as DORA—which entered its application phase on 17 January 2025. Although DORA has been in force since 16 January 2023, the European Union established a two‑year transition period to allow the financial industry to adapt […]
Atualização das condições mínimas de trabalho dos trabalhadores administrativos
Foi publicada a Portaria n.º 321/2025/1, de 29/09 (“Portaria”), que procede à sétima alteração da Portaria n.º 182/2018, de 22/06, atualizando as condições de trabalho dos trabalhadores administrativos não abrangidos por regulamentação coletiva específica. Por força da referida Portaria, foi atualizada a tabela de retribuições mínimas mensais, refletindo um acréscimo médio de 6,1% para todos […]