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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

In September 2014, the European court has decided that Spain has been discriminating against non residents by charging inheritance tax where a resident would be exempt from tax. The decision in Commission v Spain Case C-127/12 states that this discrimination

IMPORTANT CHANGES TO ENGLISH INTESTACY LAWS The law of England and Wales on intestacy, dying without a will, has been changed. The Inheritance and Trustees’ Powers Act of 2014 has substantially changed the law. Previously where a husband, wife or

Jon Sutton English Solicitor & Partner at De Cotta Law’s Coin office, together with Javier Florido, one of the firm’s leading litigation lawyers, yesterday attended a local residents meeting in Alhaurin el Grande, where residents discussed establishing Neighbourhood Watch groups

Sergio Retamar Marquez, a 23 year student from Coin, Malaga, was brutally murdered by his flatmates in Bournemouth UK in July 2012. Sergio Retamar Marquez – www.thenewsonline.es It was a crime that shocked both the UK and Spain. The foreign

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

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

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

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

The Coin Town Hall has initiated a plan that if approved would regularize up to 90% of properties on non-urban land.

  De Cotta Law, Spanish and English Lawyers, offer a full range of services dedicated to the needs of business owners:✓ Business Law Specialists✓ Company Start-Ups✓ Debt Recovery✓ Due Diligence, Litigation & More✓ Multilingual – English, Español, Deutsch, Nederlands, Dansk,

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

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.

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

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

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 –

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

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

Choosing your legal representative in Spain can be complex. You want some one that speaks your language and understands your culture but also you need some one who can work effectively in the Spanish legal framework. To help you make

THIS POST IS FOR UK AND IRISH LAWYERS If you are acting for someone who has been involved in a road traffic accident then set out below is some general advice on the Spanish legal system. The Accident There is

Many British ex-patriots move to Spain later in life to enjoy their twilight years 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

Choosing your legal representative in Spain can be complex. You want some one that speaks your language and understands your culture but also you need some one who can work effectively in the Spanish legal framework. To help you make