Civil law is the common core of the Spanish and most European legal systems. Extensive knowledge is essential to offering good advice. At Martos & Gross, we assist clients and heirs with all kinds of matters in regard to acquiring, using and enjoying, and defending their tangible and intangible assets.
Read moreIf you wish to buy, sell, donate, exchange, mortgage or do any other business regarding real estate in any area of Spain, and particularly on the Costa del Sol, we can help you with all the legal aspects to ensure the transaction is legally viable, conforms to what both parties want and, in general, protects your interests.
Read moreWhen an investment involves the construction or renovation of a property on the Costa del Sol, we advise clients at every step of the process, from verifying the solvency and reputation of builders, drawing up contracts and carrying out legal checks, to the delivery of the finished property with all the necessary permits. We can also help with claims for possible damages to the property due to negligence on the part of the developer or by any of the other agents involved in the construction process.
Read moreWhat we commonly call "inheriting" encompasses numerous legal variations and complications. Planning the succession of your estate during your lifetime requires the drafting of a last will and testament that is both able to fulfil the testator's intention to distribute an inheritance according to his or her wishes and that respects all legal requirements. Dying intestate, or without a will, means leaving decisions up to the law, thus increasing the likelihood of conflict between heirs.
Read moreSince Spain became a member of the European Union (EU) in 1986, Spanish law has incorporated all the law of the founding treaties and that which derives from European institutions. Regulations, directives and decisions form a body of law that takes precedence over national law and implies that Spanish courts are bound by the case law of the European Court of Justice. European rules are a direct source of rights and obligations for both citizens and member states alike.
Read moreMarbella and the Costa del Sol are well-known foreign investment destinations. Thousands of foreigners live and do business in or from the area. In all their property or personal relationships, there is a foreign element that connects them to two or more countries and their respective laws. Private international law means that such relationships are formed and settled as if there were no physical borders.
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