Practice areasÁreas jurídicas

We advise in German and Spanish on the inheritance law of both countries — from drawing up a notarial will to administering an estate in full.

In cross-border estates the first question is rarely who inherits, but which law applies: the EU Succession Regulation looks to habitual residence but permits a choice of law. In Spain the regional foral laws come on top. Settling this at the moment of death means settling it under pressure.

Where an estate becomes contentious we offer a structured mediation rather than an immediate claim.

We advise on the legal and tax aspects of acquiring and disposing of property in Germany and Spain.

Despite continuing Europeanisation, substantial differences remain between the two systems — in the transfer of title, in registration law and in the tax consequences. As a firm admitted in both jurisdictions we act for you on both sides of the transaction.

The right corporate form often decides whether a business succeeds. We guide you through every step of an incorporation: legal form, drafting, and compliance with all formalities in Germany and Spain.

Alongside this run the everyday questions of trade between the two countries, from the distribution agreement to the restructuring.

We advise in German and Spanish on all matters of Spanish, German and international tax law.

We support residents and non-residents alike on double taxation and on trade, inheritance, income, value added, transfer, wealth and capital gains tax.

The sheer variety of Spanish contracts is one of our main fields. We draft and review them for companies and advise private clients before, during and after signing in Spain.

German and Spanish tenancy law are part of our practice. We act for you as tenant and as landlord of flats, houses and commercial premises.

Our first aim is to avoid litigation and to resolve existing conflicts out of court. We look for a settlement or a conciliation first.

Where proceedings cannot be avoided we represent our clients in person, in Germany and in Spain.

Our criminal practice covers fraud and breach of trust, offences against property and assets, corruption and bribery, tax and business crime, and criminal product liability.

We advise across international competition law — from reviewing a planned transaction to representation before the competition authorities.