Consular Charity Partners at the British Embassy

The British Ambassador Sir Alex Ellis held an afternoon tea to thank some of those who contribute so much to Charities in Spain. Sandra Wrightson of De Cotta Law was invited for her contribution to the Association Support in Spain and for her work on the English Cemetery Foundation of Málaga. It was a great […]

England – European Cricket Champions

De Cotta Law were delighted to have been  involved with the European Cricket Championship which was held   at the Cartama Oval, near the town of Cartama in Malaga province.  The tournament which involved two divisions ran from 23rd of September until 19th October and involved teams from 22 European countries. De Cotta law had a […]

De Cotta Law Supporters of International cricket

De Cotta law are delighted to be involved with the European Cricket Championship being held at the Cartama Oval, near the town of Cartama in Malaga province.  https://www.ecn.cricket/european-cricket-championship The tournament runs until, 19th October. De Cotta law have a hospitality tent at the ground throughout the tournament and hope to see our clients there as […]

Tenerife Global Summit on Tourism

Vera Liprandi, Tenerife Partner at De Cotta Law attended the Tenerife Global Summit on Tourism: the State of the Art. It was a very succesful event with hoteliers, academics, public authorities and organisations. Speakers included Natalia Bayona, Executive Director of UN Tourism; Tom Baum, Congress Chair, University of Stratchclyde; Eduardo Parra López, Congress Chair, University of […]

Charity event – Five Weath and Weightmans Solicitors

De Cotta Law partner, Jonathan Sutton recently attended the Five Wealth evening with Bryan Robson at the Radisson Edwardian in Manchester as a guest of Weightmans solicitors. The event was to support the very worthwhile charity Support Dogs. It was an enjoyable and informative evening with great food , good company and a legendary speaker.

Sponsorship of sports event

De Cotta Law were very proud to be one of the sponsors of the X111 Padel Tennis Tournament at Vincci Costa Golf in Chiclana recently. Over 900 people attended at the event over the weekend of 27th to 29th October. More than 160 players took part and each received a welcome pack with our support […]

Jonathan Sutton – Abogado

De Cotta partner Jonathan Sutton has been qualified as an English solicitor for nearly 20 years and has practised as a lawyer with De Cotta Law in Spain since 2005. This week Jon was sworn in as a Spanish abogado. The ceremony took place at the College of Lawyers of Málaga. Jonathan was accompanied by […]

De Cotta Law receives recognition from British Embassy

I was delighted to receive a Certificate of recognition for De Cotta Law for its contribution to the local community in Spain on Saturday. At a Garden Party held in Madrid at the Ambassador’s residence on Royal Wedding day a number of local charities and organisations were presented with certificates. So many of these people […]

Inheritance tax reductions – Andalucia

This year 2018 brings good news for family members who inherit property and assets bringing inheritance tax reductions in Andalucia. The regional tax has been reduced, with spouses, children, parents and those registered as partners – parejas de hecho – receiving an increased tax allowance of 1,000,000€ per beneficiary. Spanish inheritance tax is a donee […]

A Place in the Sun – Property Spain

De Cotta Law ran a very successful stand at the Place in the Sun exhibition in Manchester in March. Reyes Gomez, Spanish lawyer and our experienced paralegal Lauren Sykes attended with our partner, Jon Sutton who is registered with the College of Lawyers of Málaga and is an English solicitor. Providing legal and practical advice […]

UK-Spain Business Forum

Sandra Wrightson and Jon Sutton attended a very positive International UK-Spain Business Forum at the Málaga Technology Park on 23rd February. Sandra is Honorary Legal Adviser to the British Consulate of Málaga and is pictured with the British Ambassador in Spain Mr Simon Manley CMG, Martin Phelan – Director of Trade & Investment Iberia and […]

Ghent Property Exhibition

Gisele van Meer our Dutch conveyancing partner attended a major property exhibition in Ghent in Belgium in March. Dutch and Belgian estate agents and Spanish banks sponsored and took part in the event. Gisele was able to give prospective buyers good advice on the legal and practical aspects of purchasing with more than 20 years’ […]