Recommended English-Speaking Lawyers in Israel

Administrative Law

Administrative Law: General

Who is this Service for?

This service is for those who have any general issues or problems that require interaction with local or national government. This is a common issue faced by expats who do not speak the local language to a high-level; and even for those that do, dealing with government bodies can be confusing and daunting

What does this service consist of?

Consultation to understand the issue at hand
Identification of the most efficient and effective process to resolve the issue
Engagement with the local or national governmental departments
Accompaniment with you to appointment(s) and/or attendance on your behalf

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Enforcement Foreign Judgment

Who is this service for?

If you have obtained a Court Order or judgement in your favour in your home country but then need to have it enforced in a foreign country, it may be necessary to go through a special procedure in the foreign country to achieve this.

What does this service consist of?

Initial consultation to determine the country and specifics of the original Court judgments
Based on the initial determination, the appropriate process for obtaining enforcements of the judgment in the foreign country will be provided
Full assistance and representation throughout the legal process to enforce the Court judgment in your favour

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Power of Attorney

Who is this Service for?

A power of attorney is a document which outlines the instructions and extent to which another person may represent the grantor of the power. A typical example is a lasting power of attorney to look after the interests of an elderly relative or a lawyer signing for the purchase or sale of a property abroad or the incorporation of a company.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion to determine your requirements with regard to the power of attorney
Drafting of the power of attorney in English and the local official language
Sending of the power of attorney to your location with instructions for legalisation of the power
Presentation of the power of attorney to the appropriate local body for exercise of the powers conferred by the power of attorney

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Tax Decision Appeals

Who is this Service for?

Failure to look after one’s tax affairs can result in serious charges and potentially huge fines. As always, ignorance is no defence before the law – even if understandable due to language difficulties. The sooner the matter is dealt with by a professional, the better and more likely is the possibility of resolving the issue with the best outcome.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion to determine the specific tax or social security issue at hand
Contact and representations to the tax authority and any other relevant government departments
Accompaniment and representation before tribunals and government departments to effect a successful resolution of the case

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Urban Planning Law

Who is this Service for?

This is a hugely important area of law in any jurisdiction, and often one which raises the greatest number of anomalies and levels of discontent among ordinary members of the public since it regulates one of the most valuable assets that most people will ever own. Over the years many people have come into contact with this area of the law due to planning irregularieties that have rendered homes they have purchased worthless. From a simple home-extension or planning application to the delivery of a motorway or rail network, this area of law deals with the full spectrum of construction and bridges the private-state sector divide.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion to determine your requirements
You will receive an overview of the process and an estimate of costs
Upon agreement to proceed, we will initiate the process on your behalf and represent you - where necessary - before the various local government bodies and/or planning tribunals

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Banking Law

Consumer Protection

Who is this Service for?

Any company operating in the field of financial services for individual consumers must comply with a whole host of consumer protection laws at national and European level. Our experienced lawyers can assist firms on the development of policies to ensure ongoing compliance with existing regulations.

What does this service consist of?

Analysis of the regulatory environment that the client firm operates in resulting in a summary report of the areas that future policy development should be directed towards
Assistance with the drafting of policies specific to the client firm’s industry sector and internal structure
Provision of training as required

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Corporate Governance

Who is this Service for?

Over recent years, many companies have demonstrated an unlikely agility to hit the publicity self-destruct button as a result of errors that begin as poor corporate governance. Our team of experienced corporate law specialists are able to guide client firms in the areas of corporate governance and social responsibility, helping to avoid self-inflicted own goals that can destroy a firm’s reputation and impact its bottom line.

What does this service consist of?

Initial in-depth discussion with experienced lawyers in the field of corporate governance to understand the views and concerns of the board.
Assistance with drafting effective proposals in the areas of bylaws, compensation agreements, codes of conduct and regulatory supervision
Developing with the client an appropriate strategy to provide training to officers and employees of the company in the areas of data protection, directors duties, avoidance and detection of bribery and/or corruption and contract law

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Corporate Lending

Who is this Service for?

Both borrowers and lenders require expert advice and safe guidance in an ever more complex environment that demands expert knowledge of the current market and deep technical understanding of current debt instruments

What does this service consist of?

IPO’s
Leveraged Buy Outs
Refinancing loans
Equity & Debt funding for Start-ups

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Licensing & Supervision

Who is this Service for

We provide advice and support in the areas of national and European licensing and supervision to a wide range of banking and financial services companies including banks, payments companies, investment companies, investment funds and insurance firms. With the introduction of MiFID II and PSD II, compliance with European regulations are set to become vital for firms in this arena.

What does this service consist of?

Review of existing company-wide policies to determine current robustness of the compliance infrastructure
Specific proposals for actions needed to ensure compliance
Analysis and review of specific proposed transactions that would benefit from the input of a regulatory compliance specialist to ensure all national and European rules are observed.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Business Services

Business Purchase

Who is this Service for?

Both individuals and companies are interested in either making strategic investments in businesses located in other countries or indeed in purchasing them outright. To be able to advise on such investments – ranging from relatively straight forward to highly complex - requires a great deal of experience and ability to carry-out due diligence, understand the impact of tax and accounting rules and corporate law in general, to ensure that your investment is safe and productive.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion with a tax lawyer to understand the project you have in mind
The tax lawyer will provide you with a report on the impact of the course of action proposed and options to make the investment as efficient and cost-effective as is possible.
Upon agreement on the specific course of action to take, the tax lawyer will implement and manage the investment

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Business Set-Up

Who is this Service for?

If you have already decided on the type of business you want to run, and where you wish to locate it, then the main decision you will need to make is whether you should set it up as a limited company or as a sole trader.

This can be extremely important as you can save a considerable amount of money depending on which option you choose. Both have benefits and drawbacks.

Self-employed is of course cheaper to set-up and less costly to manage since the reporting requirements are lesser than in the case of limited companies.

On the other hand, limited companies do limit your liability in the case of a claim against your business, which depending on the type of business could be the only reason you need to opt for this type of structure. Otherwise, a limited company is rather more flexible when there are a number of partners or when the company has other, more complex attributes.

What does this service consist of?

Ensure legal interests are protected, especially when creating a company with several partners.
Drawing-up a notarial contract according to your guidelines, properly prepared and tailored to your objectives.
Ensuring that your Articles of Association contain all necessary elements.
Make sure that the application is made in accordance with the requirements of the Commercial Companies Code. With the power of attorney you will have granted to us, on your behalf we will register your company at all Government institutions and offices required by law.
Applying for company tax and identification numbers.
Obtaining all necessary documents, permits and approvals.
Dealing with bank formalities connected with setting up of the company bank account.
Once completed the registration process, we will draw up all other corporate documents required by the Commercial Companies Code.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Company Formation

Getting the Right People for the Job

Company formation in Spain is unfortunately more complex and time-consuming than is the case in the UK and other Anglo-saxon jurisdictions. The first and most important step to ensuring the long-term viability of your new business in Spain is to get the right help and advice from those with experience and knowledge of the business environment you are going to be facing.

Advocate Abroad’s network of tax lawyers and accountants are seasoned experts at helping English-speakers set-up businesses in Spain in those sectors that expats tend to open– from IT Companies to Restaurants, from plumbers to Diving Schools. We understand your business and we are motivated to help you succeed.

Our business set-up specialist lawyers and accountants can assist you at any one of Advocate Abroad's 60 offices across mainland Spain and the islands.

Sole Trader v Limited Company

Before providing in-depth details of our services it is first necessary to determine whether you need a limited company in Spain or if registering as an 'autonomo' or sole trader is more appropriate.

The main advantages and disadvantages of each form of business are described in the article: Starting a Business in Spain: Sole trader vs Ltd Company.

60 Office Locations Across Spain

With 60 individual office locations throughout the Iberian peninsula and the islands, and 6 tax specialist centres we are able to offer a truly nationwide service to English-speakers wherever they are located in Spain.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Limited Company Set-up Service

Who is this Service for?

Depending on the type and size of the business that you are planning to set-up, a limited company can often be the appropriate choice – for the same reasons as are the case in your home country – flexibility and limited liability. Note that the bureaucracy associated with incorporating a company and ensuring tax and reporting compliance tend to be rather more complex than in the UK and other Anglo-Saxon jurisdictions.

What does this service consist of?

Ensure legal interests are protected, especially when creating a company with several partners.
Drawing-up a notarial contract according to your guidelines, properly prepared and tailored to your objectives.
Ensuring that your Articles of Association contain all necessary elements.
Make sure that the application is made in accordance with the requirements of the Commercial Companies Code. With the power of attorney you will have granted to us, on your behalf we will register your company at all Government institutions and offices required by law.
Applying for company tax and identification numbers.
Obtaining all necessary documents, permits and approvals.
Dealing with bank formalities connected with setting up of the company bank account.
Once completed the registration process, we will draw up all other corporate documents required by the Commercial Companies Code.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Self-employed Set-Up Service

Who is this Service for?

This is the most inexpensive way to set up a business.

You will be self-employed and work within a simple structure implying little bureaucracy in which, basically, you are paid with the profits of your business. You will not be considered as an employee, and will have less social benefits than you would as a regular employee. You will be liable for any and all losses incurred by the business.

Self-Employed Set-Up & Tax Service

Your are focused on your business abroad which is why you need your tax and accounting matters to be as straightforward, cost-effective and hassle-free as possible.

Our English-speaking lawyers and accountants will take care of all registration and day-to-day issues relating to Spanish tax, social security and accounting matters. Which leaves you with all the time you need to dedicate to your business.

Our Experts

Our consultants are registered and regulated by the local Law Society and/or equivalent Accountancy body, and speak English fluently. Therefore, you can be sure that you will obtain timely answers to any queries you may have, in a language that you understand!

What does this Service Consist of?

Our English-speaking consultants will answer your questions about how local laws affect your business and then make sure you comply with local legal requirements relating to legally constituting a business. This will normally require at least some of the following services:

Registration with the the Local Tax Authority and the Social Security System
Help you to choose the right business name.
Business address (whether it will be only for correspondence or you will really make your business there).
Recommendation on the most appropriate fiscal arrangement to ensure taxation levels are optimised
Resolution of tax enquiries related to your professional activity
Completion and presentation of all required tax returns
Maintenance of all legally required records (income, expenses, invoicing,assets)
Updates on any legislative changes affecting your professional activity

Service Fees

The fees start at €60 per month though may be higher depending on complexity

Additional Services

The Self-Employed Set-Up and Tax Service is ideal for an individual sole trader who is planning to work alone. But, should you later add employees to your expanding business then you will want to add the Fully Managed HR & Payroll Service:

Fully Managed HR & Payroll Service

This service includes the following components:

Initial Set-up according to client's requirements
Production of Employee Payslips (printed at client site)
Management & Payment of Employer & Employee Social Security Contributions
Registration and Removal of Employees from Social Security system

Fees to be determined according to numbers and/or additional complexities

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Commercial Law

Bankruptcy Law

Who is this Service for?

Unfortunately, every day businesses fail and as dispiriting as this is, it is vitally important to put in place a plan that will mitigate the impact of this situation on the owners, employees, clients and suppliers of the business.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion with a specialist lawyer to understand the current situation
Determine if bankruptcy is the only option or if there are other viable alternatives
Presentation of a plan of action, to include restructuring where relevant, outcomes and impacts on all parties, designed to mitigate and ameliorate any potentially negative results
Implementation of the agreed plan of action

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Consumer Law & Disputes for Businesses

Who is this Service for?

Conducting a business requires a good knowledge of consumer law and, in particular, of a company’s legal obligations to clients. Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of consumer products need to navigate the global regulatory landscape and to comply with disclosure and reporting obligations, regulatory investigations and product recalls in order to avoid or reduce potential civil and criminal penalties and private litigation.

What does this service consist of?

Review and drafting of B2C General Terms and Conditions
Assisting in setting up an online store
Advising on promotions and marketing
Representation in proceedings in tribunals and Courts of Law

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Corporate Law Services

Who is this Service for?

Each country has its own rules and regulations that determine how owners and directors may act in relation to legal entities such as limited and public companies. Owners and directors often need to know whether they may proceed with specific plans such as restructuring, issuing of shares etc. Or indeed office holders may want to know if they have committed a breach or understand their liability for prior actions. At times shareholders or 3^rd parties such as suppliers and clients will often want to obtain advice and representation if their rights in relation to a company have been infringed due to the actions or omissions of the members of the company.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion with a specialist lawyer to understand the matter at hand
Legal advice on rights, duties and obligations or recommended courses of action depending on the specific situation
Provision of specific legal services including changes to governing articles, creation of new legal entities, roles within the company and supporting contracts

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Franchise Law

Who is this Service for?

This service is designed both for those planning to develop their business into a franchise operation as well as those interested in taking-on a local franchise opportunity and seeking legal advice on the specific offer.

What does this service consist of?

For franchisees, a review of the agreement and overall operation envisaged culminating in a report on any aspects that may need highlighting and ultimately adjustment
For franchisees, contact and negotiation with the franchisor
For franchisors, review of the intellectual property they seek to licence and determination of most suitable local corporate structures and franchise agreements
Negotiations and agreement conclusion with potential franchisees
Manage negotiations and acquisitions of property (if required)

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

General Counsel

Who is this Service for?

Once your business begins to achieve success, you will normally have to deal with a whole host of issues, including but not restricted to: employee matters, relationships and agreements with suppliers, landlords, clients and other interested parties such as government and local authority’s contracts for the development of the business, internal roles and director’s responsibilities and company liabilities etc. At some point, having a go to lawyer who can understand you and provide advice and knowledgeable support can become vital to your future success.

What does this service consist of?

Outsourced general counsel able to provide you with a full range of support and advice in all relevant legal and commercial fields
Access to specialist lawyers in less common legal fields or in areas of accounting and tax services.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Contract Law

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Who is this Service for?

For those that are either bound by an arbitration clause in a commercial contract and are therefore, obliged to follow arbitration proceedings instead of court proceedings, or those who wish to resort to out-of-court dispute resolution.

What does this service consist of?

Initial consultation of existing contract in order to determine if the party is bound by arbitration.
Support and representation in the alternative resolution process
For those wishing to draft a contract that incorporates alternative dispute resolution to avoid costly court proceedings, advice and support drafting appropriate guidelines.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Contract Drafting

Who is this Service for?

Contracts are drafted in so many different scenarios that it would be impossible to provide a definitive list. Contracts arise in the most personal of affairs (prenuptial agreements, organ donation), everyday situations (leases for dwellings and commercial offices) and in the most important of matters (purchase of properties and businesses). When living in other countries, local laws can impinge on how a contract may be drafted which makes it even more important for a local lawyer to advise you on how to ensure that your rights are protected.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking lawyer to understand the purpose of the contract and your personal objectives
Risk analysis and advice on international contracts
International negotiations and support for building commercial structures
Business contract templates – all kind of contracts including Franchise, Distributorship, Confidentiality, Consultancy, Brokerage, Employment, Partnership, Production, Advertisement, Barter, Importation, Forwarding, Loan, Financial Leasing, Pledge, Guaranty, Settlement, Joint Ventures
Contract design and drafting
Legal advice and representation in Court of Law in case of conflict

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Contract Review & Advice

Who is this Service for?

Before signing an agreement, it can be extremely beneficial to have an experienced lawyer cast an eye over the agreement. Once you sign, there is seldom any way to row-back and so it is highly advisable to have a wise and experienced professional - used to negotiating agreements and representing parties who are in disagreement - on a regular basis, to review the contract before proceeding to sign.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking lawyer to understand the purpose of the contract and any specific concerns you may have
A written report following a review of the contract, with recommendations on any changes considered prudent
Follow-up call or meeting after report produced, to deal with any continuing questions.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Contractual Disputes

Who is this Service for?

Both in business and in personal relationships, we undertake to abide by contractual terms all the time. Whether related to the provision of a service by a company, or a private agreement between individuals. Unfortunately, the parties to agreements do not always abide by the terms and as a result the other party to the contract may need to take legal action to protect their interests.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking lawyer to understand the details of the contract and the breach
The lawyer will confirm the availability of legal remedies or potential liabilities and present the options
The lawyer will contact the other party formally to begin negotiating an amicable resolution to the matter
Initiate/defend judicial proceedings where an amicable solution is not possible
Representation in judicial proceedings seeking the appropriate remedy (damages, specific performance, restitution or cancellation)

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Non-Disclosure Agreements

Who is this Service for?

Non-disclosure agreements arise in many varied situations such as between employers and employees and companies and consultants, and basically any scenario where privileged information is held by one party that will become known by another party as a result of some type of relationship between the two. Non-disclosure agreements require very careful drafting to ensure that all possible scenarios are considered and provided for.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking lawyer to understand the specific objectives of the non-disclosure agreement and any specific concerns you may have
Drafting of the agreement in English and/or local language
Submission by the lawyer for your approval
Attendance with you or on your behalf to sign the contract at a public notary

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Employment (Labour) Law

Employment Contracts

Who is this Service for?

For those businesses who do not have the benefit of an internal legal or HR department, it is necessary to have an expert draft effective contracts of employment ideal for the nature of your business and your individual circumstances.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking employment lawyer to understand the nature of your business and employee relationships
Drafting of proposed contracts and presentation
Follow-up meeting to discuss any additional questions or concerns the employer may have before finalising the contracts
The lawyer will normally offer a discount for multiple contracts

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Employment Law Consultation

Who is this Service for?

Both employers and employees can sometimes require expert advice on their legal position following an incident in the labour relationship between the two parties. Labour law traditionally has an enormous number of rules and regulations and requires a lawyer who specialises in the area and who is up-to-date with any recent developments in legislation and jurisprudence.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking lawyer to understand the nature of the dispute
The lawyer will provide expert advice and recommended next steps to take, depending on the circumstances as presented
As required, negotiation with the other party
As required, representation in employment tribunals.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Employment Tribunal Representation

Who is this Service for?

When it is impossible for an employer and employee - who are parties to an internal employment dispute - to reach agreement, generally the next step is to have the matter heard before an employment tribunal. This of course requires the assistance of experienced local lawyers who can protect and defend your interests. The ability to speak your language is of course crucial to following developments at the tribunal and ensures that you understand how you are being represented.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with an experienced English-speaking employment lawyer to understand the nature the nature of the dispute
Advice on recommended strategy
Following formal instructions, representation before the local employment tribunal

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Insurance Law

General Insurance Claims

Who is this Service for?

As soon as anyone makes a substantial claim against an insurance company, they realise that insurance companies do tend to make life difficult for claimants and sometimes reject a claim for the most spurious of reasons. Rather than just accept that, you can pursue the matter with a specialist lawyer who can take on the claim, initially by negotiating with the insurance company and later via legal proceedings, as required.

What does this service consist of?

An initial discussion with a solicitor to understand your particular circumstances and assess the next steps.
Undertake negotiations with the insurance company
Initiate legal proceedings if negotiations do not yield sufficient progress

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Product Liability

Who is this Service for?

Product liability may arise when a customer suffers loss or damage as a result of a defective product. The problem occurs thousands of times each year across Europe and the wider world and it is imperative to obtain a successful ruling to avoid the possibility of severe financial consequences.

What does this service consist of?

An Initial assessment of the circumstances of the case by a specialist English-speaking lawyer
A report to outline whether an action for damages would be valid and where the liability would lie (manufacturer, distributor, vendor)
Negotiation with the legal representatives of the party that has allegedly suffered damage or loss as a result of a defective product
Representation in any legal proceedings or alternative dispute resolution processes

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Professional Liability Claims

Who is this Service for?

In general a claim may arise where loss, damage or injury has been suffered as a result of an action – or failure to act – by a professional providing a service to the person who has suffered the loss, damage or injury.

What does this service consist of?

Initial assessment by a specialist lawyer of the circumstances of the case to determine if an action for damages may be taken
Undertake negotiations with the negligent party and/or their legal representatives
Agree an amicable resolution with the payment of damages or initiate legal proceedings

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Intellectual Property Law

Designs

Who is this Service for?

Often the most valuable asset retained by a company, is its Intellectual Property. This is typically the case where a company provides solutions to other businesses or individuals which require the provision of a solution or service that has a design element at its core. This might mean the design of a new product that is differentiated from other similar products by its unique design.

What does this service consist of?

Should you wish to register one or multiple designs, our specialist lawyers will assist you with practical advice and assistance with submitting your designs in a manner that provides the best possibility of successful registration
Should you wish to protect the infringement of your rights to a design, our specialist English-speaking lawyers will provide you with expert advice on dealing with any infringement
Communication with and negotiation with those parties who are infringing the trademark o or their legal representatives - as well as representation in formal legal proceedings if such parties fail to desist and/or fail to redress any injury or loss suffered.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Patents

Who is this Service for?

A patent may be distinguished from a trademark or copyright by the fact that it relates to inventions – this does not necessarily mean that it has to be a physical machine or device – though often that is the case. No, a patent also applies to industrial processes or the precise combination of existing chemicals or products to make a mixture that is itself unique.

What does this service consist of?

Advice on the best way to make a successful application for filing
Assistance with filing the patent application in Europe, to include preparation of the description, drawings etc.
Dealing with any oppositions that arise during the statutory period
Communication with the patents office up to and including granting of the patent

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Trademarks

Who is this Service for?

Any business may wish to apply to create a trademark that will protect the usage of – and accrue benefits from - aspects of their business which might involve specific logos, words or other distinctive features of their business. In short, a trademark can protect those features which together form a brand. Often, this can be one of the most valuable intangible assets of a company and it is vitally important to protect and, on occasions, defend.

What does this service consist of?

If you wish to register a trademark, a specialist English-speaking lawyer in the field will assist you with this process by making the initial application and carrying-out all follow-up until the trademark is registered. Registration can be at the national or European level.
If you believe that an existing trademark has been infringed, then an initial consultation will be provided so that the specialist lawyer can determine if an infringement has taken place and then discuss the process for obtaining relief and/or suitable remedies
Negotiation with those parties who are infringing the trademark, as well as representation in formal legal proceedings if such parties fail to desist and/or fail to redress any injury or loss suffered

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Litigation

Debt Collection

Who is this Service for?

Anyone with experience running a business will have unfortunately been forced at some point to chase debtors for failing to pay for goods or services supplied. Or perhaps a loan has been made and never repaid. Hopefully, a formal legal demand will be sufficient to ensure prompt repayment. If not, other measures can be taken to enforce your rights, around the world.

What does this service consist of?

Expedite and facilitate the collection of unpaid debts
Improve collection rates and where possible preserve existing business relationships
Collection is achieved either through extrajudicial or judicial procedures
Ensure a value-for-money service
All cases are undertaken with the strictest confidence and the clients are regularly kept up-to-date

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

General Litigation

Who is this Service for?

At it's root, litigation involves the assertion of - or alternatively, the defence of - certain rights or obligations as between two parties. It covers a wide spectrum of situations involving individuals, companies and often both, where customers are involved.

It can be difficult to know whether any particular claim would be valid and whether it is likely to be successful - two different things entirely. In general, a claim may arise where loss, damage or injury has been suffered as a result of an action – or failure to act – by another party (individual, company, local authority etc.) who has a responsibility - either in contract or in law - towards the party who has suffered the loss, damage or injury.

What does this service consist of?

Initial assessment by a specialist lawyer of the circumstances of the case to determine if the defendant has a responsibility towards the plaintiff such that a legal claim may be made
Undertake negotiations with the other party and/or their legal representatives
Agree an amicable resolution with or without the payment of damages or initiate/defend legal proceedings

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Nuisance Claims

Who is this Service for?

We have all suffered from the effects of nuisance, normally caused by thoughtless individuals living in our local community. The types of nuisance that may be suffered are many and varied. Most common nuisance complaints would be noise – be it from exuberant parties held by neighbours at unsociable hours of the night or constant barking from pets left at home all day long. While there are many examples, typically a nuisance must amount to an unreasonable interference with the peaceable enjoyment of one’s property.

What does this service consist of?

Initial assessment by a specialist lawyer of the circumstances of the case to determine if an actionable nuisance has occurred and a discussion regarding options for resolution
Engagement with the offending party to attempt to terminate the nuisance amicably without recourse to judicial proceedings.
If not possible to reach an amicable resolution to terminate the nuisance, formal complaints will be made to the authorities and legal proceedings initiated where required.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Personal Injury & Medical Malpractice

Who is this Service for?

Negligence claims arise in a wide-range of scenarios in modern law. In general a negligence claim will arise where loss, damage or injury has been suffered as a result of an action – or failure to act – by another party (individual, company, local authority etc.) that owe a duty of care towards the person who has suffered the loss, damage or injury.

Scenarios of where this arises include unsatisfactory results of medical procedures and operations and personal injuries sustained due to a fall upon failure of the owner of premises to take sufficient precautions to avoid such an outcome.

What does this service consist of?

Initial assessment by a specialist lawyer of the circumstances of the case to determine if a duty of care was owed and if an action for damages may be taken
Undertake negotiations with the negligent party and/or their legal representatives
Agree an amicable resolution with the payment of damages or initiate legal proceedings

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Probate Law

Contested Will

Who is this Service for?

Contesting a Will can be fraught with difficulty - not to mention emotion - given that an individual may likely be asserting a right to inherit against another family member. The ability to contest a Will depends very much on the circumstances of the case and the applicable law.

This becomes more complex once again when considered in an international context. There may be conflicting jurisprudence as to which laws apply, nevermind what those laws actually state. Often the grounds for varying a Will would relate to undue influence on the intestator by a beneficiary named in the Will though in European jurisdictions, a child of the deceased may have a right to a portion of the estate in a system known as forced heirs, and any failure to inherit the minimum portion assigned by law, could give rise to a right to contest the Will.

What does this service consist of?

Initial consultation with a specialist lawyer to determine your rights under national and/or international law to contest a Will
Communication with other interested parties and relevant authorities on your behalf to have the terms of the Will changed
Representation in legal proceedings where required to ensure a variation of the terms of the Will and the registration of rightful interests in the estate

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Inheritance

Who is this Service for?

For those who need to arrange for an estate abroad to be transferred to beneficiaries under a Will or via intestacy

What does this service consist of?

Assistance obtaining a legalised copy of the death certificate.
Arrange a legal copy of any existing will.
Verification of the existence of any life insurance policies.
Power of Attorney to avoid excessive travel costs
Inheritance Acceptance Deed drawn-up with the public notary.
Payment of Inheritance Tax at the office.
New titles in the inherited assets are inscribed in the relevant registry
Simultaneous sale or disposal of assets if required (please request quotation).

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Will Drafting Service

Who is this Service for?

For anyone who wishes to control the manner in which their estate is distributed under their own laws rather than the laws of the State where their assets are located.

What does this service consist of?

Obtain the details of the assets comprising the estate and instructions on how the estate should be distributed
The Will is drafted in both English and local language to ensure conformity with clients’ intentions
The Will is drawn-up in the office of a conveniently located public notary.
Attendance at the signing of the Will
Handover of an official copy of the Last Will and Testament

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Property Law

Commercial Lettings

Who is this Service for?

Many of our clients need to establish premises in order to do business – this can by either a store, for retail operations or an office for other types of business. In either case we can help you to organise the relevant real estate professionals as well as the legal aspects of such operations including lease review.

What does this service consist of?

Information on appropriate locations for business location locally
Assistance to enlist appropriate real estate agencies.
Attendance with clients to viewings of premises
Review of the Tenancy Agreement and signature.
Help with utility companies.
Assistance with Temporary or Permanent Residence application, where required
Full Accounting, Tax & HR Service available

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Eviction Proceedings

Who is this Service for?

If you own a property abroad that you rent long-term to a tenant who has breached the terms of the lease either through failing to pay the specified rent, within the specified timeframe, or by breach of some other term of the lease, you may be entitled to initiate legal proceedings to recover vacant possession of the property.

What does this service consist of?

Primary focus is placed on efforts to get a satisfactory solution without resorting to judicial proceedings
Initial Contact by telephone/email/formal legal letter with tenants/occupiers to attempt to arrange fast and orderly exit from the property
If unsuccessful, initiate judicial proceedings to obtain vacant possession of property
Option to also pursue tenant for outstanding rent and any other unpaid bills (note in some jurisdictions this carries additional legal costs with a potentially low success rate due to the tenant’s circumstances, so better to offer as an option to keep costs down).

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Forced Property Sale

Who is this Service for?

A common problem faced by separating couples is, what to do with the foreign holiday home. Sometimes the couple decide to put the property in the name of one, while the other takes an equivalent property elsewhere. On other occasions, agreement is not possible, and one co-owner wishes to divest themselves of an asset that they maybe they no longer use. However, without the agreement of their co-owner, this is complex. A forced sale is possible, but expensive.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion with an English-speaking lawyer specialising in property law to determine the co-owners specific situation and advice on the options available
Attempt negotiation with the other co-owner to try to reach an agreement to sell the property, it being in everyone’s financial interest
Upon failure to reach agreement, legal proceedings can be initiated to obtain a Court Order to force a sale of the property at public auction
A public auction is to be avoided as a very low bid can potentially take the property – potentially by the other co-owner - which is why we recommend that your lawyer attends the auction on your behalf to monitor the auction.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Landlord-Tenant Dispute

Who is this Service for?

Given the central importance of maintaining a roof over one’s head, it is hardly surprising that it gives rise to one of the most common reasons for resorting to legal advice. While it can surely be claimed that tenants are typically at a disadvantage in the negotiations, at times landlords suffer and are left out of pocket due to activities of their tenants.

What does this service consist of?

Initial assessment by an English-speaking lawyer specialised in property law
Review of any lease agreement
Proposals on best, low-cost course of action to achieve the most advantageous result
Formal communications with the other party in an effort to reach a solution
Ultimate resort to legal proceedings if no other resolution possible.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Lease Review

Who is this Service for?

This is a service that is aimed at both tenants and landlords, since both parties can benefit tremendously from a review of the contract that will regulate their relationship and any disputes for a reasonable period of time. For the landlord it can be an important source of income and for the tenant, it is the very roof over their head.

What does this service consist of?

Initial discussion with an English-speaking lawyer specialised in property law to understand the nature of the planned lease
Drafting of the agreement in English & Spanish
Follow-up questions relating to the agreement and assistance with signing of the agreement.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Mortgage Disputes

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Property Purchase

Who is this Service for?

Buying property abroad is a very popular activity but can be fraught with dangers. Given that the purchase of a property is one of the most important investments that most people will make in their lifetime, it is crucial to be advised by an independent expert.

What does this service consist of?

Review of the purchase contract.
Management of negotiations and counter-offers.
Verification that the seller is able to pass good title.
Registry search to ensure property free of any charges or other mortgages.
Ensure outstanding taxes on the property are up-to-date before transfer.
Make sure that all items included in the sale (fixtures and fittings etc.).
Attendance and assistance when signing the deeds of the property.
Management of negotiations and counter-offers
In depth information about schools, sports clubs, shops, cultural organisations, etc.
Payment of stamp duty.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Property Sale

Who is this service for?

Selling property abroad may initially appear to be a safe process, however it is important to ensure that you obtain the full proceeds you are due and that you are not ignoring any continuing liabilities that could cause problems in the future

What does this service consist of?

Drafting of a pre-purchase contract to Protect the Sale
Review of the title deeds to ensure that all documentation is in order
Communication with the legal representatives of the buyer
Attendance at the office of the notary for the signing
Liaison with the Notary to ensure all necessary information is conveyed
Ensure payment of purchase monies to your nominated account
Manage the payment and reclaim of any taxes upon a successful sale

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Property Title Transfer

Who is this Service for?

For those who wish to terminate a co-ownership – either as a result of the termination of a personal relationship or the end of a commercial buy-to-let business partnership, the ownership of a property must be dealt with carefully to ensure that no inadvertent costs are incurred. Usually if the reason for the need to transfer the title of a property is a result of a divorce, then following the appropriate procedure, this can be achieved without attracting taxation and other costs. This may not be the case where an unmarried couple separate, or in the case of the termination of a commercial partnership

What does this service consist of?

Initial analysis of the specific circumstances of the ownership and the relationship between the co-owners
Arrange any documentation required, including foreign divorce agreements
Prepare the property deeds for the transfer of the title
Attend the transfer of the title in the public notary, on behalf of or together with the co-owners
Ensure any taxes or charges are paid and the new title is registered with the land registry.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Rental Deposit Return

Who is this Service for?

Unfortunately an all too common occurrence in Mediterranean countries is for unscrupulous landlords to refuse to return a deposit paid by a tenant in good faith, for some spurious reason relating to supposed damages caused to the property during the tenancy.

What does this service consist of?

Analysis of the circumstances of the non-repayment of the deposit money
Review of the lease agreement
Communication with the landlord to attempt to persuade them to return the deposit
If not possible to convince the landlord to return the deposit, the only remaining remedy is to initiate legal proceedings against the landlord

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Residential Lettings

Who is this Service for?

Renting a property abroad can be rather more complex than the same operation in your home country since the local laws will be different and, often, as a result of language difficulties, it becomes necessary to rely on strangers who may – or may not – have your best interests at heart. A lease is a contract that creates long term obligations and so should be reviewed by an expert before considering entering into them.

What does this service consist of?

Providing assistance to either landlord or tenant
Information on appropriate locations for residential locations locally
Assistance to enlist appropriate real estate agencies.
Review of the Tenancy Agreement and signature.
Assist with changeover of utility companies

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

General Tax Services

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Transport & Maritime Law

Airline Compensation Claims

Who is this Service for?

You are covered by EU Passenger rights – and subsequently have a right to receive compensation - if your flight is internal to the EU, lands in the EU and is an EU airline, or departs the EU on either an EU or non-EU airline. Compensation is available for cancelled or delayed flights (over 3 hours), denied boarding, over-booking and lost luggage.

What does this service consist of?

An experienced lawyer English-speaking lawyer, specialising in such claims will take details of your complaint and advise on compensation
The lawyer will obtain all of the relevant information and documentation to submit the claim, negotiating with the airline
If the airline fails to make an appropriate offer, legal proceedings will be initiated.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Maritime Law

Who is this Service for?

Our firm offers a full range of legal services to ship owners, charterers, ship managers and ship financing institutions.

What does this service consist of?

Advice and assistance with the sale and purchase of vessels
Registration
Certificate Renewals
Registration of Mortgages
Advice on advantages of double tax treaties
Taxation of vessels under the tonnage tax system (TTS) for ship owners
Tax Audits regarding VAT and Immatriculation Tax

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

Seizure of Goods

Who is this Service for?

Companies transporting goods across Europe can find themselves in difficulties if their lorry is stopped and impounded for an alleged infraction. This can occur simply when crossing a bridge over the weight limit or some other infraction. Of course, speed is of the essence in order to get the goods back on the road and delivered as soon as possible.

What does this service consist of?

An experienced lawyer English-speaking lawyer, will speak to the local transport Police on your behalf to understand the infraction and the options for getting the transport back on the road
The lawyer will visit the police station to arrange for the release of the driver and transport
Representation of the company and/or driver before the local courts.

Code of Reasonable Fees

Our clients can expect to receive a quotation that is at or below the recommended guideline prices by our local Professional Body.

Free Support Services Included

When combined with the free and innovative Advocate Abroad support services you can be sure that you are obtaining completely transparent legal services from registered and regulated English-speaking lawyers abroad.These support services include:

Verification of the regulatory status of your professional.
Fees as recommended by the Local Professional Body
Fees specified in advance and legally guaranteed.
Service levels agreed in advance and guaranteed.
All professionals must hold professional indemnity insurance.
Professionals' proficiency in English monitored.
Continuous quality controls and reviews.

English-Speaking Lawyers in Israel

Our services

Administrative Law

Administrative Law: General

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Enforcement Foreign Judgment

Who is this service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Power of Attorney

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Tax Decision Appeals

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Urban Planning Law

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Banking Law

Consumer Protection

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Corporate Governance

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Corporate Lending

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Licensing & Supervision

Who is this Service for

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Business Services

Business Purchase

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Business Set-Up

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Company Formation

Getting the Right People for the Job

Sole Trader v Limited Company

60 Office Locations Across Spain

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Limited Company Set-up Service

Who is this Service for?

What does this service consist of?

Code of Reasonable Fees

Free Support Services Included

Self-employed Set-Up Service

Who is this Service for?

Self-Employed Set-Up & Tax Service

Our Experts

What does this Service Consist of?

Service Fees

Additional Services

Fully Managed HR & Payroll Service

Code of Reasonable Fees