As a law firm serving the international community in Spain, we are often approached by ‘heir-hunters’ or companies who specialise in tracing lost relatives. Over the last 30 or more years of immigration, residence and property purchase by British nationals
De Cotta law are delighted to be involved with the European Cricket Championship being held at the Cartama Oval, near the town of Cartama in Malaga province. https://www.ecn.cricket/european-cricket-championship The tournament runs until, 19th October. De Cotta law have a hospitality
De Cotta Law were pleased to be present at the Place in the Sun exhibition in Birmingham. Many visitors to the event were looking for holiday properties, residential properties and Visas to move to Spain permanently. The opportunity to speak
Javier Florido and Lauren Sykes held a De Cotta Law seminar in Manchester this week providing important information on Spanish law and procedure in Personal Injury claims. The meeting was well attended by a number of lawyers who work with
We are often asked whether a couple can choose to divorce in England or in Spain, and where they will have the greater economic advantage. Although the UK is now outside the scope of EU legislation in both countries it
If you are a joint owner with your spouse, civil partner or with a friend it is important to consider the obligations and tax implications if you sell or inherit half of the property. Equally, some married couples or partners
Vera Liprandi, Tenerife Partner at De Cotta Law attended the Tenerife Global Summit on Tourism: the State of the Art. It was a very succesful event with hoteliers, academics, public authorities and organisations. Speakers included Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of
Specialists in International Family law
All of our lawyers and administrators always look to provide a friendly and efficient service to our clients. With our 4 offices in Mijas Costa, Nerja, Coin and Tenerife in the Canary Islands we provide a professional service and these
De Cotta Law partner, Jonathan Sutton recently attended the Five Wealth evening with Bryan Robson at the Radisson Edwardian in Manchester as a guest of Weightmans solicitors. The event was to support the very worthwhile charity Support Dogs. It was
The law on illegal occupation of property was changed in 2020 in an effort to give better protection to property owners. Unfortunately, while some of the changes have improved the position, once squatters have been in possession for some time
Prevention is better than cure, as De Cotta Law explains… Owning, running and managing a business in Spain is rewarding and can be challenging. Unpaid invoices and accounts can cause immediate cash flow problems and build up longer term issues
