De Cotta Law has a highly effective Personal Injury division, providing legal services not only to foriegn residents, tourists and visitors to Spain, but also professional services to international law firms including UK solicitors. Here we publish an interesting case … Continued
The British Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) have published this amusing and very effective short, one minute animated cartoon, called ‘A Lesson in Social Graces’ to help convey the dangers of tailgating in the car. ‘A Lesson in Social … Continued
Many British ex-patriots move to Spain later in life to enjoy their retirement in a warmer climate. An unfortunate consequence of this is that when they eventually pass away, the next of kin, whether here in Spain or back in … Continued
The property market in Spain is slowly recovering and although in some areas the prices are still depressed we are likely to see an increase in non Europeans purchasing property with the new Visa legislation expected to come in very … Continued
The Coin Town Hall has initiated a plan that if approved would regularize up to 90% of properties on non-urban land.
There can be advantages in purchasing or transferring Spanish property into the name of a UK limited company. There can be a significant saving on inheritance tax in Spain where there is no spouse exemption for non residents. Some companies … Continued
Inheritance news from De Cotta Law Valid wills The Spanish notarial system provides more security for those who make a valid will. This is because there is a Central Wills Registry where each notarial will is registered by the notary. … Continued
INVITATION THE COSTA DEL SOL CHARITY CRICKET FESTIVAL Come along and watch the Cricket Teams from England and Spain who will be competing against each other live at the Cartama Oval. Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, Saturday 29th, September 2012 12 … Continued
Few foreign residents can be unaware of the tragic death of Sergio Retamar in Bournemouth in July. The Spanish student, from Coín (Malaga) was murdered by his British flat mate. As a gesture of respect and sympathy for the family … Continued
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT JAVIER FLORIDO AT OUR COIN OFFICE: Coín Office: Local 6, Sierra Chica 29100 Coín Málaga Mail: Spanbox B220 Apartado 178 29100 Coín Málaga Tel (0034) 951 315 161 Fax (0034) 951 315 162 Monday – … Continued
The new reforms, although largely unpopular with workers, will be welcomed by employers. The generous payment scheme on dismissal which Spain had was often a major obstacle for businesses in the current economic climate as the option of dismissing an … Continued
Jon Sutton recently appeared on ‘5 o’clock with Richie Allen’ the afternoon show on the Costa del Sol’s iTalk FM radio station, talking about the legal matters that affect ex-pats and foreign residents living in Spain. Jon Sutton is an … Continued