Lauren Sykes is an Associate Legal Executive with experience of the law and procedures of the English courts working closely with her Spanish lawyer colleagues to provide advice in English on all aspects of Family Law. Lauren is bi-lingual having completed her education in Spain and studying for her Legal Executive exams which gives her ability to advise on English legal matters.
Lauren can assist clients about divorce, custody and maintenance and will explain to clients which jurisdiction and law would be applicable. This is particularly important where there are financial matters to be dealt with such as the payment of maintenance. In Family cases Lauren works closely with Reyes Gomez who is an Abogada – Spanish lawyer – and represents clients in Spanish proceedings.
As well as working in this area of law Lauren is also a key member of the busy Personal Injury department at De Cotta Law. For English lawyers seeking advice on Spanish questions of liability and quantum she can take instructions and work with Javier Florido, an experienced Personal Injury lawyer and with technical experts to provide expert reports.