Commercial property rentals – Update
The Royal Decree-Law 35/2020 has established the possibility for small and medium-sized enterprises and self-employed workers in Spain to request a rent deferral or a 50% rent reduction before 31/01/2021, if no agreement has been reached between the parties and the owner of the premises is a “large owner” as defined by the law. In […]
Employment issues and restructuring your business
Now that shops, hotels, restaurants and companies are opening up a restructuring of your business may be necessary. Understanding Employment law is more important than ever to ensure that you can continue to manage your business, whether this is a hotel, a shop, a gym, restaurant or a busy bar. If you are not able […]
Javier Florido appointed partner at De Cotta Law
We are delighted to announce the appointment of a new partner Javier Florido. With a wealth of experience in civil litigation Javier increases the range of services we can offer to private and commercial clients. Javier graduated in Law from the University of Malaga in 1991, and has been a member of Malaga’s Illustrious College of […]
Brexit – the legal effects
Like the many people who have lived and worked in Spain for many years I am disappointed by the outcome of the vote. However if Brexit does take place one can be optimistic about some aspects of the legal framework in Spain. Firstly there are likely to be a number of reciprocal arrangements between the […]
Enforcing a European Judgement in Spain
In March 2002 a new European Regulation came into force in Spain – Reglamento (CE) 44/2001 del Consejo, de 22 de diciembre de 2000. This allows judgements and orders from other European courts to be recognized and executed in the Spanish jurisdiction. For example where there is a European judgement in favour of a creditor […]
Launch of International House of Mediation
DE COTTA LAW join with Humphries Kirk solicitors to launch International House of Mediation Dorset and Somerset solicitors firm Humphries Kirk has launched an International House of Mediation service (EWIV) with an expert network of dispute lawyers in 10 member countries. De Cotta Law play an important part providing the skills of Javier Florido and […]
Considerations for setting up a Limited Company
Setting up a Limited Company can be an option not just for the creation of a new business but also for the ownership of property. Should it be in the UK or Spain? What about training, property rentals and the tax man? Spain has traditionally had a very formal approach to company ownership and as […]
Company & Commercial
Practical Business & Commercial Legal Advice Registration Of Company name Experts In Commercial Reviews, Due Diligence & Litigation At De Cotta McKenna & Santafé (De Cotta Law), we recognise the specialist needs of commercial clients. That is why we like to work as your business partner. From practical business advice through to intricate litigation, we […]
How do you choose a lawyer in Spain?
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 your choice, consider these questions: Q. Does your lawyer speak your language? Do they understand […]