We handle complex legal matters for international private clients, families and investors whose lives, assets and interests cross borders.
[Residence authorisation for a former prime minister]
We advised a former prime minister on obtaining residence authorisation in Spain. The matter required absolute discretion, careful migration planning and the handling of sensitive documentation connected to a highly visible public profile.
Beyond the administrative process, the case involved broader considerations: privacy, family relocation, international mobility, reputational exposure and long-term residence planning in Spain.
For certain clients, moving country is never just a move. It is a matter of security, timing and control.
[Multimillion-euro acquisition of prime real estate in Marbella]
We advised a foreign investor on the acquisition of high-value real estate assets in Marbella, in a transaction that went far beyond a property purchase.
The matter required the creation of a bespoke corporate structure to channel the investment through dedicated SPVs, the coordination of tax, corporate and real estate advice, and the alignment of the acquisition with the client’s broader global wealth strategy.
Our role was not limited to closing the deal. We structured the investment so that it could support future acquisitions, asset protection, succession planning and international wealth organisation.
[Multimillion-dollar US inheritance intended to be enjoyed in Spain]
We advise on the strategic planning of a substantial US inheritance intended to benefit individuals living in, relocating to or investing in Spain.
The key issue was timing. Once wealth has transferred, many planning opportunities may already be lost.
Our work involved reviewing testamentary documents, trusts, beneficiaries, investment assets, real estate exposure and the interaction between US and Spanish tax and succession rules.
The aim was to prepare the estate before it became urgent: reducing friction, preventing future disputes, anticipating tax exposure and ensuring that the beneficiaries could receive, manage and enjoy the wealth in Spain with legal certainty.
In international succession, waiting too long is often the most expensive decision.
[Cross-border family litigation across Spain, the UK, Switzerland and Luxembourg]
We are involved in a complex international family dispute with legal and financial consequences in Spain, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
The case required the coordination of a global litigation strategy across multiple jurisdictions, including issues of forum, applicable law, interim measures, financial disclosure, asset protection and the international enforceability of court decisions.
In cross-border family disputes, one wrong move in one country can compromise the entire strategy elsewhere. Our work focuses on building a single, coherent legal position across jurisdictions — protecting both the personal and patrimonial interests of the client.
This is where family law becomes international strategy.
[Proxy marriage between a Russian citizen and a Spanish citizen]
We assisted in an exceptional proxy marriage between a Russian citizen and a Spanish citizen who, due to personal, migratory and geopolitical circumstances, could not marry in person in the ordinary way.
The legal solution required the use of a power of attorney, allowing the marriage to be validly celebrated in Spain even though one party could not be physically present. In this case, the lawyer appeared on behalf of the absent spouse.
It was an unusual legal mechanism, but a deeply human matter.
Behind the legal complexity was a simple objective: making it possible for two people to live together when borders, bureaucracy and international restrictions had made that almost impossible.
[Tax planning for US clients exposed to Spain’s Wealth and Solidarity Tax regime]
We advise US clients on the tax implications of moving to, investing in or spending significant time in Spain, with particular focus on Spain’s Wealth Tax and the Temporary Solidarity Tax on Large Fortunes.
The work involves analysing existing international structures, coordinating Spanish tax exposure with US tax obligations, assessing the potential application of the Beckham Law regime and modelling future scenarios before the client becomes fully exposed.
The objective is not merely compliance. It is anticipation.
For high-net-worth US clients, the wrong timing can transform a lifestyle decision into a major tax event. Our role is to ensure that residence, investment and succession decisions are made with a clear view of their long-term consequences.