Any client considering purchasing an overseas property is advised to familiarise themselves with the laws and policies of purchasing property in the specific country.

If you are serious about purchasing the property you have chosen, you will require some legal advice and it is commonly recommended practice that, when purchasing in Spain , a Spanish lawyer is used. This is, however, not compulsory and you are free to appoint the lawyer of your choice. Should you not already have this side of your purchase covered, SJS are happy to introduce the independent legal services of MARTÍNEZ-ECHEVARRÍA, PÉREZ y FERRERO ABOGADOS.

Based in Marbella, Spain and with multilingual qualified solicitors at your disposal, Martinez Echevarria, Perez and Ferrero Solicitors was founded in 1983, a Practice completely dedicated to providing the highest quality in legal services. At this Practice, all efforts are driven by a vocation to be innovative and a strong commitment in achieving the goals set out by the client.

Already working with many of the largest Property agents and Developers in Spain , their professional services include advice ranging from the Corporate and Commercial to the Litigation fields, in all areas of the Law.

The prime difference between this Practice and others, is its International nature. This becomes apparent through their presence in several European countries where they own offices: United Kingdom, France , Bulgaria and Turkey , as well as through the number of national and international individuals and companies who receive their advice and assistance in Spain .

The main asset is their team of over fifty lawyers who bring on board a high degree of specialization and strength of commitment, providing the Practise with a competitive service.

A London presence can reassure the client and Martinez-Echevarria, Perez and Ferrero are excited to announce that , the legal practice of Spanish solicitors and Notarial services led by Héctor Díaz has recently joined the Company. During the last twenty years, Héctor Díaz & Co have excelled in their dynamism and efficiency when representing and defending Spanish interests in the United Kingdom , providing Notarial services when acting as a consultant and channelling British investment in Spain. These factors have turned Héctor Díaz & Co into a practice, which is a leader in this sector, this leadership being reaffirmed with its incorporation into the Firm.

Most reassuringly, the Company has a specialised department dedicated solely to Real Estate Law.

A co-ordinated work team is in place to offer quick solutions based upon client requests, ensuring that UK investors are familiar with the Spanish law and its common practices and can benefit from the great experience of the company solicitors. In the real estate law department, the individual solicitor works in the clients' mother tongues (English, French or German) in order to make the understanding of the procedures that lead to purchase and sale more straightforward.