SPANISH MORTGAGE CLAIMS : Following a judgment of the European Court of Justice on 21st December 2016 you may be able to claim compensation from your bank if you have a mortgage containing a “floor clause” which has been held … Continua
At De Cotta Law we believe that the preliminary legal consultation is the most important moment in building the framework for success with your legal matter. This is when the initial understanding of your need, dispute or conflict must be … Continua
Changing your Children’s country of residence – The summer holidays are coming to an end and for some families this means the end of a stay with a parent who lives or works in a different country. Perhaps the children … Continua
In Spain it is possible to obtain court injunctions where there is evidence that a neighbour is building on part of your property or building without a licence and the construction affects your property rights. For example, if you live … Continua
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new partner Javier Florido. With a wealth of experience in civil litigation Javier increases the range of services we can offer to private and commercial clients. Javier graduated in Law from the … Continua
Like the many people who have lived and worked in Spain for many years I am disappointed by the outcome of the vote. However if Brexit does take place one can be optimistic about some aspects of the legal framework … Continua
On Friday 1 July the Marbella Congress, Fairs y Exhibitions Centre housed the first Congress that dealt with the Law relevant to Tourism. The event was organised by the Malaga Bar Association in collaboration with Marbella Town Hall. The seminar raised … Continua
We can now provide an update on the new law on holiday rentals in Andalucia. This will apply to all individual Urban rental properties and not solely to those owners who have three or more properties. The law will come … Continua
A large number of properties in Spain are jointly owned by spouses, partners or sometimes by brothers and sisters who have inherited property from their parents. It is not always possible for all the joint owners to travel when it … Continua
The number of legal cases in which parents request joint custody is increasing. However, every Court decision relating to the custody should aim at securing the best interests of the child on the separation of the family. Joint Custody can … Continua
This affects the inheritance law which applies to the estates of people who die after 17th August 2015. Most people by now are aware that there will be a change but there is a lot of confusion in respect of … Continua
In March 2002 a new European Regulation came into force in Spain – Reglamento (CE) 44/2001 del Consejo, de 22 de diciembre de 2000. This allows judgements and orders from other European courts to be recognized and executed in the … Continua
