Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Spanish Legal Services
Established in 2004, Jorge Iguacel Spanish Lawyers provides specialist legal services for clients navigating Spanish law from the UK. As a qualified Spanish solicitor regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and a member of the Huesca Bar, Jorge Iguacel combines deep expertise in both Spanish and English legal systems. Our practice focuses on cross-border matters including property conveyancing, probate, wills, tax planning, and commercial litigation. With offices in Southend-on-Sea, we serve clients across the UK and Spain, offering bilingual support to ensure clarity and compliance with Spanish legal requirements.Our team prioritises transparency, delivering detailed guidance on procedural steps, timelines, and costs while maintaining rigorous professional standards. We specialise in complex cases involving inheritance disputes, property transactions, and tax optimisation strategies, supported by our extensive experience in Spanish law since 2004.
Services
Conveyancing
Spanish Probates
Tax Planning
Legal Translations
Powers of Attorney
NIE Applications
Company Formation
European Enforcement Orders
Insurance Claims
Affidavits of Spanish Law
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in cross-border Anglo-Spanish legal matters
- Our founder is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)
- Bilingual legal team fluent in Spanish and English legal frameworks
- We provide transparent fee structures with detailed cost breakdowns
- Specialised in complex Spanish property and inheritance cases
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Huesca Bar
What people say
Highly professional solicitor
Prompt and effective service
Reasonably priced
Five star service
Stress free process
Services
Spanish Property Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service specialises in Spanish property transactions, guiding clients through the unique legal requirements of buying or selling Spanish real estate. We handle title verification, tax calculations, contract negotiations, and Land Registry registration. Our expertise ensures compliance with Spanish planning regulations and community ownership rules while protecting client interests throughout the process.
Spanish Probates
We assist executors and beneficiaries with Spanish probate procedures, including document preparation, tax settlements, and property registration. Our service covers obtaining death certificates, drafting powers of attorney, and managing bank account transfers. We handle complex cases involving multiple properties and international beneficiaries while ensuring compliance with regional inheritance tax regulations.
Tax Planning
Our tax planning service addresses Spanish obligations for property owners, including Non-Resident Income Tax, Wealth Tax, and Capital Gains Tax. We provide strategic advice on minimising liabilities through legal structures while ensuring compliance with regional variations in 'plusvalia' taxes and inheritance duties across Spanish autonomous communities.
Legal Translations
We offer certified translations of legal documents between English and Spanish, approved by the Spanish Foreign Office. This service ensures official recognition of wills, contracts, and probate documents in Spain, with authentication through apostille legalisation for complete legal validity.
European Enforcement Orders
Our firm specialises in enforcing Spanish court judgments in the UK and vice versa. We handle cross-border debt collection cases, preparing necessary documentation and representing clients before UK courts to execute European Enforcement Orders while navigating jurisdictional requirements.
People
Jorge Iguacel
Founder & Solicitor
Qualified Spanish lawyer with over 20 years' experience in cross-border legal matters. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and member of the Huesca Bar. Specialises in property law, inheritance, and tax planning for UK clients in Spain.
Questions
What areas of Spanish law do you specialise in?
We specialise in property conveyancing, probate, wills, tax planning, commercial litigation, and European enforcement orders across all Spanish regions.
How does the conveyancing process work in Spain?
Our process includes title verification, tax calculations, contract preparation, and Land Registry registration, ensuring compliance with Spanish legal requirements throughout the transaction.
What are your probate fees?
Standard probate fees start at £2,500 for single properties with Spanish wills, excluding third-party charges like notary and legalisation fees.
Do you handle tax matters for Spanish property owners?
Yes, we provide comprehensive tax planning services including Non-Resident Income Tax, Capital Gains Tax, and regional 'plusvalia' tax compliance.
Which regions in Spain do you cover?
We operate nationwide across Spain including all coastal regions, Balearic and Canary Islands, and Spanish Algarve.
