Property acquisition & sale
Full legal support for residential and commercial transactions. Contracts, deeds, mortgage coordination and post-completion formalities.
Buy or sell with confidenceServices
Real estate legal services in Marbella.
Purchasing property in Spain involves far more than selecting the right asset. It requires legal certainty at every stage, from the first due diligence to the final registration of ownership. That is what we are here for.
Real estate law · our specialism
Due diligence
Before you commit, you need to know exactly what you are buying. We review title, planning status, encumbrances and any pending disputes.
What we check before you signProperty dispute resolution
When something goes wrong, we protect your interests. Negotiated settlements and litigation before Spanish courts.
Protecting your interestsInvestment advisory
Expert legal advice tailored to your property investments in Marbella: market opportunities and compliance with local regulations.
Investing in Marbella wiselyHoliday rentals
Registering your home with the Andalusian Tourism Register, community approval, guest reporting and tax. And defence in inspections and penalty proceedings.
Let to tourists legallyLeases & evictions
Residential and commercial leases for landlords and tenants: deposits, rent arrears and evictions, up to date with the 2026 reforms.
Let or rent with confidenceInheritance of property
Estates of residents and foreigners with assets in Spain: applicable law, notarial acceptance, inheritance tax, municipal capital gains tax, Land Registry and Spanish wills.
Settle an estate in SpainNon-resident buyers
For buyers purchasing in Marbella from abroad: NIE, apostilled power of attorney, source-of-funds checks and the annual taxes of a non-resident owner.
Buying from abroadOff-plan & new-build purchases
Guarantees for every stage payment, licences, developer delays, handover and defect claims on new-build homes.
Buy off-plan with protectionPlanning & building law
Building licences, legalisation of extensions and pools, AFO recognition for unlicensed buildings, and defence against planning proceedings, fines and demolition orders.
Regularise or defend your propertyOther practice areas
Beyond property, we handle our clients’ civil, family, criminal, employment, corporate and tax matters in Marbella, with the same direct access to the lawyer.
Civil law & claims
Contracts, debt recovery, personal injury and liability, owners' associations, boundaries and disputes with banks, including the pre-action settlement attempt now required by law.
Resolve a civil disputeFamily law & divorce
Uncontested and contested divorce, international divorce, custody, maintenance, prenuptial agreements and division of assets in Spain, for Spanish and international families.
Resolve it calmlyTax law
Tax residency, the Beckham Law, assets abroad, wealth tax, planning for sales and inheritances, and Spanish tax inspections.
Get your Spanish taxes in orderEmployment law
For employees: dismissals, severance pay and wage claims. For employers: hiring, dismissals, collective agreements and labour inspections. And household staff in villas.
Resolve an employment matterCompany & commercial law
Company formation, shareholders' agreements, general meetings and shareholder disputes, buying and selling businesses, commercial contracts and claims between companies.
Run your company with confidenceCriminal law
Defence of suspects and private prosecution on behalf of victims: fraud, including property scams, financial crime, online fraud, driving offences and assault.
Criminal defence and prosecutionHow we work
A clear method, in four steps.
Initial consultation
We begin with an in-depth consultation to understand your needs and objectives in the real estate market.
Legal analysis
We conduct a comprehensive legal analysis of property documents and agreements to identify risks and obligations.
Client communication
We maintain open lines of communication throughout the process, updating you on every important step and decision.
Closure and follow-up
We ensure a seamless closure of your transaction, followed by follow-up support to address any future concerns or questions.
Thinking about a property in Marbella?
The Costa del Sol moves fast.
Having the right legal partner before you sign anything makes all the difference. Get in touch and we will talk it through.