Lawyers in Marbella
English-speaking lawyers in Marbella for property purchase, immigration, business, and legal matters.
You'll need a lawyer for property purchases, complex immigration cases, business setup, and any legal disputes. Unlike gestorias (who handle admin), lawyers can represent you legally, review contracts, and protect your interests.
For property purchase, a lawyer is essential. They check the property has no debts or legal issues, review contracts, and guide you through completion. Never buy property in Spain without independent legal advice.
When you need a lawyer vs. a gestoria:
- **Lawyer:** Property purchase, contracts, business disputes, complex immigration, wills
- **Gestoria:** NIE, padron, tax returns, vehicle registration, routine admin
What to look for:
- English-speaking (fluent, not just basic)
- Specialisation in your area of need (property, immigration, business)
- Clear fee structure explained upfront
- Responsive communication
- Member of the local bar association (Colegio de Abogados)
Tips for Choosing
- Always use your own lawyer, not one recommended by the estate agent or seller
- Get a written fee estimate before instructing any lawyer
- For property purchase, expect legal fees of 1-1.5% of the purchase price
- Check they have professional indemnity insurance
- A good lawyer will explain things in plain language, not legal jargon
Recommended Lawyers
Tejada Solicitors
Team of solicitors, immigration lawyers, tax advisors, and architects. Help with property purchase, holiday rental registration, Non-Lucrative Visa, and Digital Nomad Visa applications. Online consultations via Skype or Zoom available.
Manzanares Lawyers
Property law and Spanish immigration specialists. Languages include English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Danish, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, and Chinese. Financing assistance also available.
Just Law Solicitors
English-speaking Spanish lawyers since 1992. Help with visas, non-lucrative visas, residency, buying property, inheritance, and Spanish tax matters.
My Lawyer in Spain (Marbella Office)
Team of English-speaking Spanish abogados and Spanish-speaking British lawyers. Familiar with regional legal issues in Andalusia. Assist with Golden, Non-Lucrative, and Digital Nomad Visas.
Legal & Accounting Network
Operating on Costa del Sol since 2001, over 20 years offering multidisciplinary law services including visas, Spanish residency, citizenship, and immigration matters. English-speaking immigration lawyers.
Costa del Sol
Advocate Abroad (Marbella)
Local English-speaking lawyers for international clients. Assist with non-lucrative visa applications, NIE documentation, residency permit renewals. Full support for property purchases, lease agreements, and property rights disputes.
Marbella / Costa del Sol
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Last updated: April 2025