English-Speaking Urban Planning Law in Spain

Angela was helpful and caring right from the start. My case was with the British Consulate in Malaga and Angela didn't flinch knowing how difficult if not impossible to deal with a government organisation.

Angela had supported me mentally as well because of the way I was being treated, and I wasn't mentally capable of making any decision for myself. She guided me to have the confidence to face the challenge ahead, and we finished the case with the compensation and result that I wanted.

I will not hesitate to recommend Angela's service to anyone. Thank you Angela, I am grateful for your help and support. Kind regard, Jean

Very helpful, professional and value for money.

Angela was very helpful and very quick to come back with any questions I had.

Angela always replied immediately and her clear advice and guidance was so reassuring.

Fantastic customer service when I really needed it.

Angela is extremely proficient with excellent English, she responds to questions within an hour.

Easily the best lawyer I've ever dealt with both here in Spain & UK.

A very charming lady, thank you Angela!

Angela was amazing with us. We will recommend her to all of our friends and family and also would not hesitate in using her again.

Thank you so much once again Angela. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

A highly professional and pragmatic response. In our particular case a range of outcomes was possible and it was refreshing to deal with someone who not only had an in-depth understanding of the law as it applied, but was also able to advise looking at the wider picture and context.

Communication was excellent and I believe that the service provided represented good value for money.

We will certainly continue to ask Angela to represent and act for us in all future legal matters.

Angela is very professional and always available to assist us. Especially when we couldn't come to Spain due to Covid she sorted everything in our name. We are extremely satisfied!

Angela’s English is perfect. She did an amazing job and kept me informed all though the process.

I will be recommending her to all my friends both in Spain and those in the UK with interests in Spain. I was happy with the end cost.
I cant praise her enough. Thank you Angela

Angela was extremely professional in all her communication with us, and on behalf of us. She had the ability to pre-empt our concerns and was extremely knowledgeable about her subject, which in turn provided us with security that we could trust her and she was acting in our best interest and within the law.
She also showed us kindness and empathy, which we so appreciated.
We were surprised at the cost for her services, we expected so much more having heard stories of other British people seeking Spanish residency and what they were being charged.
We have no hesitation in recommending Angela, and if ever I needed the services of a Lawyer in the future I would not hesitate to contact her. If she wasn’t able to help me herself, I have full confidence that she would help me find the person I needed.

Very helpful and professional. Excellent English!

Angela was very prompt and very clear in all communications. Throughout our residency process the rules kept changing and she stayed on top of what was required for us. She went above and beyond in helping us, she even helped when we ran into obstacles with exchanging our driving licenses. I have already recommended her to three friends who are now working with her, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to more!

Angela was always there to help and always answered my questions. Everything went smoothly despite the current climate. I would not hesitate to use her services again or to recommend her. Thank you.

Very satisfied with the service provided. Angela is bilingual and speaks English perfectly.

We dealt with Angela, and had a superb service - she was efficient, clear, timely and exceptionally helpful. We would recommend this respectable Solicitor who has excellent English.

Trustworthiness is so important, and step by step help was very much appreciated. Thank you Angela of myAdvocate Fuengirola. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Was extremely satisfied with the response times and explanations and assistance that we received. No hesitation in using Consuelo for future legal work.

Consuelo has helped me every step of the way,from a frightening set of circumstances to her taking the reigns and helping me considerably. I wouldn't hesitate to ask for her help again. Susie Ashton-Leatherland [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

I received a service from Consuelo, she was very helpful and prompt. She came back to me quickly when I asked a question and I am satisfied over all with the service she provided.

Consuelo provided an excellent service. Consuelo and her team were very responsive to our needs and helped us through any difficulties that arose, providing a very professional service.

I would highly recommend her to my friends and colleagues.

Consuelo is an excellent advocate abroad. We are very grateful for her help. For the whole experience 5 stars. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Consuelo was extremely helpful in navigating the difficulties the residency system. She was always available to fully and comprehensively answer any questions we had, and held our hand through every step of the long process. It is hard to see how she could have done more to help us understand and alleviate any fears or concerns we had.

We will be using Consuelo for any other services we need as I don't think any other company could be more patient and supportive, and we would recommend her to anyone who needs to navigate the residency or visa system. We were very lucky to get such a first-class service from an excellent professional.

Consuelo was able to carry out my instructions in a very professional way and communicated updates throughout the process.

I would use Advocate Abroad again.

Consuelo was always available and very responsive to requests and work needing to be done. She dealt with all work in a very efficient way and provided good solutions to all queries raised by the Authorities.

Consuelo always went that little bit further to ensure all our requirements were completed within the timescales set by the Spanish Authorities. Consuelo was extremely professional and it was a great relief to me to use her services as she removed all the stress and anxiety elements from the process and I was completely confident in her abilities to deliver and would recommend her without hesitation 5 stars service.

Consuelo was very helpful and fully understood my needs she explained everything in detail and was very professional and responded very quickly to any questions I had, I have no hesitation in recommending her to anyone who needs a professional in that region of Spain.

Navigating the bureaucratic complexities of a post Brexit residency application at the Alicante Extranjeria office was a stress-free experience with Consuelo. Thank you very much! Highly recommended. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Consuelo was fantastic throughout the process of applying for Spanish residency.

She was always a phone call or a WhatsApp away whenever I had any queries. She went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly.

I would highly recommend Consuelo if you are looking for a solicitor

Very responsive, got back to me promptly, answered all my questions thoroughly.

I definitely recommend Consuelo. Very professional, reliable, did the job with trust and confidence.

English speaking and found her very helpful quickly responding to emails, phone calls. No hassle with the work. I really appreciate her work. I will definitely recommend Consuelo as I bought property and her job was done on time without any difficulties.

Best of luck ,I will rate her work to 5 star!

My case was handled very professionally. It was a delicate matter and I knew I was in a safe understanding pair of hands. I would definitely recommend this solicitor , efficient and no problems with the language. Well done great result!

I cannot recommend too highly, my lawyer Jose. He is the ultimate professional on every level. An excellent communicator. A lovely, approachable gentleman who is extremely knowledgeable about law.

I have used Jose on several occasions now and I’d happily use him again in the future.

We were provided with excellent professional service at all times. We are delighted with the service provided by Jose A.  Many thanks. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Lawyer Jose Antonio worked on my case. He is very calm, professional and easy to approach, cares about his client. He worked on my case divorcing a Spanish national, which I thought would take forever because I had tried before and failed with a different lawyer.

He was straight forward, told me what I had to do and I was divorced in a short time. I will forever be grateful because he saved my life. I’m so glad I reached out to Advocate and they recommended the right lawyer. I recommend him 100%. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Jose is always very helpful and nothing is a problem. I have used him many times already and will continue to do so.

Jose was always good natured and polite and fully helpful in every respect. I would have no hesitancy in recommending him or to use him again.

José was very easy to contact, by email and phone; he kept me updated whenever anything changed or progress was made. He reassured me many times and was very understanding, which really helped as I was obviously very worried about the situation.

I found Jose to be very approachable and kind, knowledgeable as well and explained everything whenever I had questions (even if they were probably very silly!).  Jose also I think was really good value for the level of service he provided.

I'd have no hesitation in recommending him, or using him again, although I sincerely hope I never need to! Definitely great at his job!

Kind and fast replies, good advice and it feels that if I ever need any legal advice in the future I for sure will contact José again.

I am pleased with all contact that I have had .

Was quick to respond and provided very clear guidance.

Jose has provided me with outstanding help and advice over the last ten years.

I would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone seeking legal advice in Spain. I have come to regard him as a friend over the period of our acquaintance. His fees are extremely reasonable, and has always replied to my queries within twenty four hours.

I cannot speak more highly of his professionalism and only wish I had been aware of his existence twenty years ago, when I first bought property in Spain.

Jose was fantastic he really made a difficult job straight forward I would recommend him to anyone [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Jose was always very responsive, understood the problem and clearly explained the costs and benefits of possible solutions and took prompt action to resolve the issue.

1st Class and very professional. A great ambassador for your network.

Confident, articulate, concise & polite. I've used eleven 'abogados' to date, all pale behind Jose. One case I had lasted 12 years ! So I do believe that I know a little concerning the lugubrious trade today. The Best Rise to the Surface.
I'm happy, Thank you.

Jose Antonio is exceptionally professional and methodical in all that he does. He is knowledgeable in all areas of Spanish Law and is always a pleasure to deal with. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

The service provided by Jose is exceptional at all levels.

Maria-José was fantastic and very professional. She was quick on answering my queries and have very prompt replies whenever I requested.

At the very beginning itself she informed me about the process, the documents required and expected time. Her quotation was also detailed, and reasonable.

I would highly recommend Maria-José to anyone who needs some legal help in Spain. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Very responsive and reached out to me via phone call to set up a consultation. Answered all my questions and is willing to help.

Maria has been dealing with our residency appeal. Really kind and professional. Always responds quickly to emails.

Would certainly recommend! [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

This was quite the experience that an expatriate who does not speak the language needs – which made me feel less of a stranger and more like at home.

Maria explained the process and procedure with clarity, and she always kept me well-informed till I got through this eventually.

Thank you, Maria, for the great work and I wish you best of luck and success in your professional endeavors.

Firstly, I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was contacted and given an appointment. In our very first meeting, it was apparent that Maria is not only knowledgeable and professional, but she is obviously a very caring person.

For the first time in several months of dealing with my Residencia problem, I felt relaxed and positive that she would be successful. She kept me informed on every issue and what to expect. I cannot properly express the relief I had when she informed me that my application was approved, and stayed in contact right up to the day I received my new TIE card.

Thank you for connecting me with Maria. You are very lucky to have her on your team.

Maria was fantastic from start to finish during this process and I can't recommend her highly enough.

Maria quickly ascertained what the issue was and how best to resolve it, and within just over a week from our first engagement she had dealt with my legal concerns and given me some long overdue peace of mind. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

My Lawyer was Maria: diligent professional and helpful and ready to advise on any concerns arising throughout the entire purchase contract. I will advise this firm to anyone going to buy a property in Spain. Many thanks. Raffaele [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Maria gave a comprehensive breakdown of what her service entailed, including elaborating on other alternatives.

She was quick on delivery and communicated clearly. Overall, this was a satisfactory service.

Thanks to Maria-Jose's professionalism and very quick reaction, I was able to make very efficiently my arrangements. It was also a pleasure to meet her - a very kind and helpful person.

Her English proficiency impeccable.

Thank you again! Appreciate all the help.

Agata

Maria was fantastic. So glad I found her!

Always there when I needed her, she always called back afterwards, if she was busy with another client.

Excellent service, very quick to explain all procedures and possible outcomes. Once Maria began she was extremely professional and thorough with clear communication at every stage.

The problem was dealt with in a very short time, I could not ask for better or more professional service.

Hello. She was very professional and if I emailed she contacted me back immediately.

She was very helpful and I will use her services again in the future.

Maria is very professional and very helpful. She has helped me with problems caused by another lawyer and. when I confused the time of the appointment, she was very understanding and accommodating in making another appointment.

I would definitely recommend her services to anyone.

Very helpful and responsive.

Would highly recomend to others looking to secure a visa in Spain.

Miguel helped me buying a property in Pantin, A Coruna.

Miguel is very professional, pro-active, and diligent. He structured the process from beginning to end. He was very helpful in also giving guidance in situations where I had to make decision.

On top of doing important legal research, preparing paperwork and organizing local contractors, he also conducted all negotiations with the seller and bank.

Since I had no prior experience in any of the business we did together, do not speak Spanish and have no knowledge of local customs, all this was absolutely crucial to the success.

Finally, Miguel is a very friendly person and I genuinely enjoyed the interaction.

Miguel is very friendly and always ready to help. Always answers the phone or a message. Very polite and rather reliable!

Miguel could not have been any better, he was instantly responsive with any form of contact whether it be email or WhatsApp he was always there to help and advise.

He is a very calm understanding person with excellent communication skills and very supportive and kind. I highly recommend him, and will always use his services even though I’m now at the other end of Spain.

He is a great person and a highly professional lawyer, he got what I wanted which was not an easy achievement, and considering the huge amount of time he dedicated to my case he is excellent value for money. I am very grateful and thankful to him and all his work.

We were very happy with the service from Miguel. We found him always reliable and professional, always quick to respond, understood what we wanted.

We had some difficulties during the process due to Brexit but he worked his way through them and we couldn’t be happier with the outcome. We intend to ask him to represent us when we buy a house in Spain

Miguel provided a faultless service throughout the purchase of our property in Oviedo.

Always responsive, providing excellent advice and guidance and prepared to go above and beyond to help us on numerous occasions. I could not recommend him highly enough.

We were very have happy with the level of service provided by Miguel, he went above and beyond to make sure that everything was understood by us and clear.

Using him made us realise that buying aboard was not straight forward and with his help opened doors which we would have struggled with. He was always available to us day and night ( even at weekends) and would respond to any question with either the answer or information of how to get it. He kept us informed at each and ever stage of our purchase. He was a real gentleman and we were very proud and honoured to have met such a lovely man.

He is a great example of how a person in his position should operate with his clients and we can not thank him enough.

Miguel helped our company a lot.

He deeply investigated the contract then provided us a reasonable set of recommendations how to proceed with the counterparty.

The case is going to the end in a couple of weeks, finally he could able to defend our position as much as possible. We will definitely use Miguel for creating future contracts.

I am so satisfied and impressed by the the blend of professionalism and humanity Miguel has shown me. He has earned my complete trust in all matters.

He keeps in contact and replies quickly and even on weekends. Plus has a wonderful feel for his clients as to their needs. I cannot thank him enough for all his help.

I would wholly recommend Miguel to anybody contemplating a house purchase in the Asturias area of Spain. His pricing was competitive and adapted to my particular requirements.

He consulted with other professionals (including the council) to help determine the expansion and future building possibilities of the land. He also undertook the necessary checks to establish there was no outstanding debt tied to the property.

Compared to UK solicitors Miguel was very much more approachable and would always respond to my queries and deliver frequent progress reports at any time of the day including weekends.

Given the complexity of the Spanish notary system it is essential you have a local solicitor who knows all the variations associated with the Asturian conveyancing system to guide you towards a successful outcome.

Even though I had a reasonable understanding of Spanish Miguel's excellent written and spoken English proved invaluable at all stages of the conveyancing process in particular the final signing of the deeds. Well done Miguel and many thanks for all your help!

Miguel was awesome! Super responsive, extended my knowledge and put me totally at ease through the process of buying a house in Galicia.

I felt my interests were put first in the process and protected and would definitely recommend Miguel with full confidence.

Miguel in Oviedo helped us during the process of buying a flat in Asturias. He was just brilliant!

Very Satisfied with Miguel's work. He was very helpful and we would definitely use his services again in the future.

We bumped into several bureaucratic hurdles here in Oviedo before we contacted your company. It was a mess. Yet, our lawyer Miguel went the extra mile and bent over backwards to get everything solved for us. We couldn't have had any better lawyer than him. It was great to work with him.

Thank you ever so much Rafael for your help, understanding and professionalism. We are grateful!

Thank you to Rafael for helping us clarify how our EU Long Term Resident Permit could help us in moving to Spain.

Rafael was very committed to helping us, asked for all the information he needed, and then provided us with very clear information in a very short period of time.

We are grateful for his dedication and excellent service. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Rafael was very professional in all aspects, he was very polite and understanding and would ensure that you knew all the facts concerning the Spanish legal system.

With his guidance and advice, my particular case had a good conclusion. I was very surprised that the cost of his council was very reasonable and economical considering his experience and knowledge as a lawyer.

I would have no hesitation in recommending him to any future clients. Thank You, Rafael

Rafael was very helpful and professional. He was able to help resolve my issue very quickly. He is highly recommend. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Rafael was an enormous help with the purchase of our home. Being new to the country it all seemed extremely complex but Rafael explained the process in such a clear, calm and detailed way that I felt I could place my trust in his abilities which made the whole experience smooth and hassle free.

Rafael is a consummate professional and will highly recommend him to anyone in need of his talent.

Rafael in Sevilla helped my husband & I through the EU residency process. He was very proactive with gaining our appointments quickly, accompanying us to all appointments as our Spanish is still a work in progress and keeping us informed of the process from beginning to end.

We would fully recommend Rafael.

My experience with Advocate Abroad and Rafael was excellent. He was most helpful and polite and he did a first class job. I would highly recommend this Company for any legal issues in Spain. Regards Michael. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Rafael went out of his way to assist us with numerous immigration-related procedures over the course of the last year. He helped us interpret the rules and regulations, which were often available only in Spanish, and helped us with the requisite interviews at the Foreigners’ Office in Seville.

This was complicated by the numerous delays and closures due to COVID and Rafael was indispensable in helping us obtain meetings and file documents online. He was always available to answer the many questions that crept us during this rather lengthy process and we could not have navigated the numerous steps without his invaluable assistance.

Excellent customer service from start to finish and a very nice person too.

Rafael did a great job informing me and my girlfriend of our options to relocate to Seville from the UK. Clear, friendly, and straight forward process. Thank you.

Responded excellently to the difficult changes to get my TIE residency. Very professional & approachable. Value for money.
Very happy with the service I received.

Rafael was always available to help and assist me, even if it was a case of me worrying! Which I really appreciated because the process was stressful at times and involved lots of preparation.

Rafael made sure I knew exactly what I had to do. He replied and responded quickly to my messages/calls/emails. He was very knowledgeable and highly organised with a vast experience. He made me feel confident. I will always recommend him. I praise his work highly.

Rafael was incredibly helpful and responsive.

I would highly recommend his services for anyone like me who is having difficulty navigating the Spanish system.

Rafael has provided us with excellent service for us as we relocated to Spain. He guided us through the NIE application and subsequent switch to TIEs. He assisted us through the process of our house purchase and also helped us with our wills.
We found his help invaluable. His approach was friendly and professional throughout. We would recommend him to anyone looking for English speaking legal services.

The best lawyer I've worked with in Spain. After several contacts with other law firms who were inadequate, I was THRILLED with the help I got for my landlord problem from Raffaele at Advocate Abroad.

He was a great communicator and did the job I requested of him. Wonderful. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

I needed my Criminal Record from Spain for my Canadian PR so I got in contact with them through their website and then Rafaelle got in touch with me. He was awesome.

Followed up with me, very clear with the requirements very professional and very fast service. I HIGHLY recommend!!! [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Raffaele was very courteous and result-oriented, handled the case with high professionalism

Raffaele was quickly available, gave very helpful and professional advice and charged very fairly. I still intend to contact him again should the occasion arise. [View all G o o g l e Reviews]

Very efficient

We had a good service from Raffaele. He was in a tricky position in obtaining timely information from other professionals and the Covid 19 situation made things take longer.

However he kept trying. Also he set a price and stuck to it even though the job was more involved than originally thought. I thought that the fee we paid was fair/good value.

His level of communication with us was good.

Raffaele assisted me with numerous time sensitive legal issues in regards to my residency status in Spain post-Brexit. Not only did he succeed at fixing every issue I presented to him, he also did it all in a timely manner and at a very reasonable cost.

His flexibility in handling legal matters is impressive, and was made even more impressive to have completed it all during this Covid-19 era where normal meetings/ appointments are incredibly hard to organise.

I would recommend him to any of my friends and colleagues, and will seek his legal advice in future matters should it be needed.

Raffaele got in touch very fast, listened carefully and was very supportive of the matter. Thank you !

Raffaele was extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. He is also very friendly and his manner puts you at ease straight away. Yes I would use him again and in fact my sister uses his legal services as well.

If you need a lawyer who speaks fluent English and Spanish (and Italian) and works on your legal matters professionally and without delay, then I strongly recommend contacting Raffaele.

Very relaxed and not uptight. All very good.

Raffaele was responsive, understanding and polite.

He provided excellent value for money, explaining and providing appropriate solutions in a professional manner all the while ensuring technicalities and possible outcomes were understood.

he is professional in all points mentioned above, I am so happy with dealing with Raffaele, he always gives me the required information.

Raffaele exceeded my expectations and always went the extra mile to assist me with my needs!

Very Satisfied with the service.

Sabela has been very friendly and always respectful towards my personal situation. She understood my situation and questions and was very professional. She always took my needs and wishes into consideration and helped me perfectly according to my needs.

Her report exceeded my expectations and was extremely detailed, with more than I asked step-by-step instruction on how to approach my issue. Definitely worth the money.

She explained anything perfectly and offered solutions I would haven’t thought of before.

It was a pleasure working with her.

She was extremely quick at getting back to me answering questions or giving advice.

She was very approachable and very knowledgeable and explained what was/was not within the Law and how to move forward.

I was extremely stressed with my particular situation, but I found her very reassuring.

Sabela is able to build caring and personal relationships with her clients and inspire confidence and trust.

Sabela was always happy to listen whenever we needed to chat.

She was knowledgeable, professional, supportive and solved several problems with our purchase we hadn't even been told about by the sellers.

I highly recommend Sabela and will definitely ask for her help again if we need more legal help.

Sabela is a very committed and reliable lawyer. She provided us with well-founded legal advice and had the ability to explain complicated facts in a very understandable way.

Great Service, everything ok!

Very professional, approachable and good value. Sabela went with me to appointments, and helped me navigate the legal system, which I couldn't have done on my own.
I would definitely recommend. Everything was perfect.

The service was excellent. From the first contact all the way through the purchase of the property. It was great to have the advice and support when buying a property abroad.

Just a great service she was so helpful in every way. I would highly recommend.

Sabela was engaging, thoughtful and friendly and was able to explain clearly and simply for us.

She was excellent at thinking through our situation and at finding potential solutions unique to our situation. We are looking forward to working with her team in the years to come.

We were very satisfied with the service provided by our lawyer Sabela.

She was very accomodating, quick response to everything while thinking outside the box for solutions. Also, her English was more or less fluent.

Sabela was extremely professional in her dealings with us, very patient and understanding of the situation and gave very good advice and a good solution to our problem. She is bilingual.

We feel very confident that she has dealt with the complaint against a third party and know that if we need any further assistance in this matter she will be more than able to resolve it for us.

She responded immediately to our contact and arranged a meeting on site to enable us to explain fully the problem we had.

Very quick to respond. Explained things clearly. Professional.

Very responsive, good value, approachable and professional.

Sabela was brilliant. She immediately understood the issues and was able to communicate and explain in clear, easy to comprehend language. I found her to be highly professional, approachable and responsive.

I am very grateful for all she did to bring my case to a successful conclusion. I found the fees charged to be very reasonable, and as such, good value for money.