Corporate law in Spain: some modern trends in the development of companies

The article examines modern interpretations of the corporate law, taking into account the example of Spain. The current trends in the activities of the companies are analyzed, special attention is focused on the elaboration of codes of good governance of the companies, which become, in fact, an important part of the national legislations. It is noted that transparency, social responsibility and good governance are nowadays the most important requirements for the successful activity of the company, that contribute to increase its competitiveness in the market, as well as to strengthen its commercial reputation. Therefore, they promote the growth of the attractiveness of companies for investors, in the eyes of civil society and public authorities.

corporate law, corporation, company, Good governance code of listed companies, Spain, shareholder, investor, public authorities, civil society, regulator, transparency, social responsibility

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