Legal advice in Spain for businesses and international clients
Guidance for businesses and international clients
Get a clear legal review before signing, investing or changing your Spanish business. We explain the relevant documents, practical options and agreed next steps, with a defined service scope.
Legal work we can assess
- Company structures, corporate decisions, powers and commercial contracts.
- Legal aspects of property transactions and the documents and checks agreed for the purchase or sale.
- Immigration applications, trademarks and online-business legal requirements within the relevant service scope.
- Wills and succession involving Spanish assets or international elements, after confirming the applicable law and documentation.
Our services exclude litigation
We do not undertake litigation or representation in court proceedings. We also do not handle family-law or criminal-law matters. A request for preventive advice or negotiation does not include a commitment to bring or defend a court claim.
If a dispute, claim or deadline already exists, tell us immediately so the matter can be directed to appropriate litigation counsel. Do not wait for a general enquiry to protect a procedural deadline.
Start with the decision you need to make
- Tell us the parties, business objective, country connections and any deadlines.
- Provide the draft agreement or relevant documents through the agreed channel.
- We confirm conflicts checks, the scope, required information and case-specific fees before starting.
- Advice, drafting, negotiation and administrative or notarial steps are included only as agreed.
Powers of attorney
A power of attorney authorises another person to act within the powers granted. Define the transaction, limits, representatives and any period of validity rather than signing a generic text without reviewing its effects.
A Spanish notary, a competent Spanish consular official or a foreign notary may be appropriate depending on the case. Acceptance in Spain can require legalisation or apostille, an appropriate form and a sworn translation. Confirm the receiving authority’s requirements before signing.
What an apostille does
An apostille authenticates the origin of a public document for use under the Hague Convention. It does not certify the truth of its contents or make every foreign document automatically sufficient for the transaction.
Check the issuing country, document type and receiving authority. Other legalisation rules or exemptions may apply; translation is a separate requirement.
Frequently asked questions
How can I check a lawyer’s registration?
Use the official Spanish legal profession census and confirm the relevant bar registration and practising status. The bar can explain which public professional information is available.
Does the notary act as my own lawyer?
No. A notary performs a public, impartial legal function. This is distinct from independent advice protecting your particular interests.
What is a procurador?
A procurador is a court representative whose role differs from that of a lawyer. Our services exclude litigation and court representation.
What is a perito?
A perito is an expert who provides specialist technical evidence or assessments. Their role and appointment depend on the matter; our service does not include court litigation.
Does a purchase require checking the matrimonial-property regime?
It can. Ownership and powers may depend on the applicable matrimonial-property law. Family-law proceedings are outside our service.
Is a private agreement legally valid?
It can create binding obligations, but validity, evidence and any requirement for a public deed or registration depend on the transaction. Review the particular document before relying on it.
Tell us what your business needs
Share the planned activity, countries involved and any deadlines. We will confirm the information needed, the service scope and a case-specific quotation.
Contact our teamRelated services
Official sources
Sources are published in the issuing organisation’s language.
- Abogacía Española — Censo de Letrados
- Consejo General del Notariado — Poderes notariales
- Ministerio de Justicia — Apostilla de La Haya
General information. Requirements depend on the activity, documents and applicable rules.