De Cotta Law’s Gisele van Meer Conveyancing Partner at Second Home Expo
We’re just back from Brussels, where we attended the ‘Second Home International Expo’ with one of our real estate partners, SLG Property. From left to right: Ron de Vries (SLG Property); Gisele van Meer (De Cotta Law); Willem Bruins (SLG Property) As an independent law firm, we are not aligned with any one single real […]
Family Law Legal Expert in Mijas-Costa / Calahonda – Sandra Wrightson, Barrister Overseas is on hand to help ex-pat families
Living the dream is what brings families to southern Spain; the more relaxed lifestyle, the favourable climate and the family-friendly culture. Yet for some, there are significant challenges to a stable family life. For example, work and economic factors can force one parent to work away from Spain; whilst schooling demands can take children back […]
Divorcing in the English courts, using a Spanish based law firm and an English barrister
We are often asked whether a couple can choose which country to divorce in and where they will have the greater economic advantage. With the new European regulations a “first come, first served” approach has been taken. A lot has been written in the news about wealthy individuals – forum shopping – that is looking […]
De Cotta Law wins a case against the Andalusian Health Service for medical neglicence – De Cotta Law gana un caso contra el Servicio Andaluz de Salud por negligencia médica
In this case, the patient was receiving chemotherapy treatment after successful oncology surgery. The chemotherapy drug that was administered intravenously, caused serious injuries to the patient’s arm, which have left a chronic condition. The Court ruled that while it is true the damage caused by the drug entering the arm, outside the vein, could be […]
EU Court rules that Spanish mortgage law is incompatible with European Law
In today’s ‘El Pais’ newspaper, the national Spanish periodical, the front page story is that the EU Court in Luxembourg considers present Spanish mortgage law to be incompatible with European Law as it prevents Judges from protecting home owners from evictions. The report goes on to say that the Spanish legislation is contrary to a […]
A Lasting Power of Attorney for UK assets – helpful information from De Cotta Law, Solictors & Abogados in Spain
Useful information from De Cotta Law. What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? It is a legal document that appoints someone to undertake actions and execute documents on your behalf. Often used by those that wish to plan ahead and set out in advance what they would like to happen should they become unable […]
Spanish Powers of Attorney – useful information from De Cotta Law, English Solicitors and Spanish Abogados, Southern Spain
What is a Power of Attorney? It is a legal document that appoints someone to undertake actions and execute documents on your behalf. Can I grant a Power of Attorney to my spouse or partner for Spanish assets? Granting a power of attorney can be a practical solution where a spouse or civil partner works abroad and […]
ASSET RECOVERY SEMINAR – Recovering assets in Spain and its Islands – Wednesday 26th September 2012
De Cotta Law, one of southern Spain’s most experienced law firms is to host a free professional seminar for legal professionals involved in tracing and recovering assets in Spain. The seminar will cover: Tracing Spanish property and assets – immoveable property, companies, bank accounts, boats, vehicles Protecting assets – Land registry charges and embargoes, […]
A Lasting Power of Attorney for UK assets
What is a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA)? It is a legal document that appoints someone to undertake actions and execute documents on your behalf. Often used by those that wish to plan ahead and set out in advance what they would like to happen should they become unable to make decisions for themselves in […]
Mortgage foreclosures – the facts you need to know By Javier Florido Martin, Lawyer with De Cotta Law.
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 – Friday, 10 am – 7pm, no siesta E-mail: coin@decottalaw.net
El inquilino moroso tendrá 10 días para evitar el desahucio
El desahucio de viviendas por impago del inquilino podrá acelerarse a partir de este lunes, cuando entra en vigor la Ley de Medidas de Agilización Procesal, que permite al propietario acogerse al sistema del proceso monitorio -rápido y sencillo- para la reclamación de las rentas y desahucio. Esta norma, incluida en el plan de modernización […]
ENFORCEMENTS OF FOREIGN ORDERS & JUDGEMENTS
By Reyes Gomez Llorente, Spanish Lawyer & Sandra Wrightson, Overseas Barrister – De Cotta Law Successfully implementation of a foreign judgement in Spain could be a complex and delicate matter; so it is essential you get advice and support from a law firm that understands both the jurisdictions of Spain and the other country, such […]