Established by English qualified lawyers and Spanish Abogados to provide an easy approach for foreigners needing legal support in Spain in English.
A range of legal services available to clients through a cost-effective online solution and includes for Spanish residency, NIE numbers for Spain, Spanish wills or dealing with inheritance in Spain – all delivered by English speakers.
Providing you with a quick and easy method to obtain a Spanish will.
Designed to help people to obtain Spanish residency, whether they are European citizens or not.
Helping clients manage the legal implications around inheriting and disposing of assets in Spain.
Helping you obtain your NIE number with minimum of fuss – no need for you to go to any appointments in Spain.
Alex is a dual qualified English Solicitor & Spanish Abogado. He is experienced in providing legal advice to foreigners in Spain having an understanding of both the British and Spanish cultures he is a responsible and a safe pair of legal hands. Alex is proactive, amiable and accustomed to working under pressure, his excellent communication skills help clients understand what is required and how they should best approach a situation.
Alex’s specialities include: Powers of attorney, international contracts, general commercial & corporate work, commercial and residential real estate, estate planning, wills & inheritances, personal injury, regulatory, employment & litigation. He is a recognised expert in Leisure & Shared Ownership industry including fractionals, timeshares, hotels and holiday complexes. Alex has supported the “Place in the Sun” Television Programme and exhibitions as one of their resident experts providing advice at numerous conferences.
Mónica is a graduate in Law from the University of Malaga and has been a member of the Malaga Law Society since 1996. Throughout her career she has studied a range of additional law subjects including the advanced course in community law from the University of Málaga. She also holds a diploma from an “International Management Program for SMEs” through the Andalusian Agency for Foreign Promotion EXTENDA.
In her professional career including 23 years at a major Malaga law firm, she has accumulated vast experience enabling her to now advise and represent clients from the EU and non-member countries. Fluent in Spanish and English her experience and extensive study have allowed her to specialise on individuals and companies moving to Spain, the rights of residence as well as foreign trade in the import and export of products and services.
Francisco José Conde Navarro is from Seville where he studied business administration and finance and he is also an Administrator of Fincas (Property) acting for numerous communities of owners in the Malaga and Seville provinces.
He has spent more than 20 years advising companies and individuals in relation to their dealings with public authorities across Spain. Since 2014 he has been acting for clients across all of Spain in obtaining NIES and residencies. Fran is highly experienced in dealing with the Spanish tax office and dealing with local, regional and public administrations. Fran shares his time between Seville & Malaga.
Erika Pomares Martínez is our administrative assistant on the ground in Alicante to assist clients with residency applications.
Catherine's work experience covers all areas of legal and commercial property law, and she has recently led specialist teams in the luxury property market dealing with domestic house purchases in Spain.
With more than 15 years experience in English and Spanish lawfirms and Spanish asesorías, her enthusiasm and efficiency for assisting expats with their legal issues is second to none. She is familiar with the local administration offices, land registry and tax offices and can assist with any paperwork needs.
After 20 years living in the Canary islands she has now moved with her young family to Northern Spain to enjoy the Asturian gastronomy and comfortable climate due to her partners change in position in the local police force, meaning she is now on hand to help the Asturian ex-pat community with anything from NIEs to property purchases.
Patricia Ruiz qualified as a Spanish lawyer in 2009 and then continued her studies by completing a Masters in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution at the University of Málaga. Throughout her career she has studied additional law subjects and courses about Real Estate, inheritances and Taxes.
In her professional career Patricia worked for a legal and administrative agency, where she specialised in bank processing and coordinating work with Notaries and Land Registry services around Spain. Her experience have allowed her to provide comprehensive services to foreign clients.
Patricia speaks fluent English and Spanish.
Our very own Alex Radford appeared on BBC News as the UK left the European Union, speaking in particular about the process of applying for Spanish residency. “It was a pleasure to participate in the programme on Brexit day”, said Alex.
Written by David Searl and including chapters from Alex Radford, this revised and expanded step-by-step guides readers through Spanish law affecting foreigners in Spain.
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