DISPUTES AND PROCEEDINGS · EU RESIDENTS
Disputes and proceedings in Spain
A dispute in Spain requires an assessment of evidence, deadlines, jurisdiction and practical remedies. Our team explains the options in English and handles the relevant Spanish negotiations and proceedings.
OUR APPROACH
Understand your situation, check the documents and coordinate the steps in Spain.
YOUR SPECIFIC QUESTION
Focused information.
A clear way forward.
Choose the topic closest to your situation. Each page explains the Spanish steps and the matters to coordinate with your country of residence.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Answers to the questions behind your enquiry.
Your country of residence, nationality and family circumstances may point to different legal and tax requirements. We establish the facts and coordinate your Spanish matter with the relevant advisers.
Hidden defects and building problems in Spain
Evidence and time limits are critical when defects appear. We coordinate legal analysis with technical expertise where the condition of the property needs investigation.
Understand the processInheritance disputes involving assets in Spain
A disagreement between heirs may concern a will, entitlement, management or a proposed sale. We coordinate the Spanish aspects with the professionals responsible for any relevant foreign law.
Understand the processUnpaid debts and breach of contract in Spain
Before pursuing a debtor, establish the obligation, evidence and practical recovery prospects. We prepare an approach suited to the claim and the circumstances.
Understand the processEnforcing a foreign judgment in Spain
A judgment obtained abroad may require steps in Spain before it produces a practical result. The issuing country and subject matter determine the framework, not the creditor’s residence alone.
Understand the processTHE STEPS INVOLVED
From initial review
to practical completion.
Reconstructing the agreement
The reservation, arras, annexes, correspondence and payments show what was agreed. The chronology and conditions are particularly important.
Discuss your situationAssessing the breach
Delay, missing documents and refusal to complete do not necessarily have the same consequences. We review responsibility and the remedies potentially available under the contract and law.
Discuss your situationPreparing the out-of-court approach
We check whether a documented attempt to resolve the matter is required before a claim. Any settlement proposal should protect your rights and relevant deadlines.
Discuss your situationChoosing the next step
The claim, evidence, cost and practical enforcement prospects are assessed with you. Our team explains the Spanish process and the decisions required in English.
Discuss your situationINITIAL DOCUMENTS
A clear starting point
for your case.
You do not need a complete file to get started. After an initial review, we explain which documents are still needed.
- Contracts and annexes
- Payment evidence
- Dated correspondence
- Deadlines and notices received
EU RESIDENTS AND SPAIN
For clients resident in the EU
Your country of residence, nationality and family circumstances may point to different legal and tax requirements. We establish the facts and coordinate your Spanish matter with the relevant advisers.
- Court jurisdiction depends on the claim, contract and other connecting factors, not simply your EU residence.
- EU mechanisms may assist with service, evidence or enforcement, but participation and scope must be checked for the countries and subject matter involved.
- Prepare the relevant contracts, payments and correspondence, with translations required for the Spanish proceedings.
- The origin and type of a foreign judgment determine its enforcement route. The creditor’s EU residence is not sufficient on its own.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What you may want
to know before acting.
Can I stop paying immediately?
An unjustified suspension may weaken your position. Have the contract and circumstances reviewed before deciding.
Is negotiation required before a claim?
A prior dispute-resolution attempt can be required in certain Spanish civil and commercial cases. We check its application and how it must be documented.
Can I seek completion rather than cancellation?
Depending on the agreement and facts, more than one remedy may be available. Their legal and economic value should be compared.
Can I use an EU enforcement procedure just because I live in the EU?
No. The issuing country, type and date of the decision and the scope of the relevant instrument must also be checked.
Will you work with my adviser abroad?
Yes, where appropriate and with your agreement. We coordinate the Spanish documents and steps with your own qualified adviser, who remains responsible for advice and filings in their jurisdiction.
LET’S DISCUSS YOUR CASE
Would you like us to review your situation?
Tell us about your plans or concerns. We will connect you with the appropriate specialist in our team in Spain.
Send us your question through the contact form. We will connect you with the right specialist.
Go to the contact formThis is general information, to be applied to your circumstances and the rules in force. Sirejacob Legal & Tax advises on your matter in Spain. Foreign law and overseas filings are handled, where needed, with your own qualified adviser.