There have always been strong trading links with Spain and regardless of Britain’s exit from the European Union, there is a keen appetite for cross-border business between Britain and Spain. As Britain's ninth-largest trading partner, there is...
It is far from unusual for British nationals to meet and marry their spouse in Spain and set up home in the UK. If the relationship fails and there is a divorce often the Spanish spouse, regardless of being a foreign national, remains in the UK despite...
Spain has been the prime destination for decades for British nationals relocating abroad. This situation has resulted in a considerable number of their relatives facing having to deal with probate in Spain with their loved ones pass away. Overseas...
Arbitration is a contract-based form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where an independent impartial adjudicator is engaged jointly by disputing parties, who will hear both their arguments and make a decision that ideally resolves the conflict. This...
Good cash-flow is an obvious requirement for any businesses and outstanding invoices can hamper the stability and progress of a business. Cross-border debt can even more problematic. Post-Brexit poses even more complications. If you have...
After all the restrictions and difficulties faced during the enforced lockdown due to Covid 19 many people are looking forward to a holiday in Europe. Most people enjoy their dream holiday without incident, however, for some people, all too often the...
Following a consultation in 2019 on the Pre-action Protocol for Media and Communications Claims the Protocol was updated to adapt the law to be more in line with advances in telecommunications technology. The Protocol now encompasses all cases...
The Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 comes into force on Wednesday 6 April 2022, the so-called no-fault divorce. This much anticipated reform to divorce law will change the way divorce and civil partnership dissolution is approached and...
Spain has highest number of public tenders in the European Union, according to the Annual Report on the Supervision of Public Procurement in Spain, published by the independent Office for the Regulation and Supervision of Procurement (OIReScon) . ...
It is important to understand there are strict rules on how you should act prior to bringing a claim, as failure to observe the correct protocol may incur penalties if the matter does come to court. The basic position is set out in the Practice...
The latest report from Victim Commissioner states over 4.6 million individuals are subject to fraud every year. Many of whom will suffer significant life-altering losses that they cannot recover from. Giambrone &...
The situation involving P & O Ferries’ highly irregular dismissal of approximately 800 employees with immediate effect by video link without prior notice or consultation, has further evolved with the CEO, Peter Hebblethwaite, admitting that P &...
A commercial dispute, when it arises, is not welcomed by either party. Regardless of the reason for the dispute when it becomes apparent that the two parties involved are in dispute, they both face a time-consuming and often costly ordeal that...
The British government is taking robust measures to combat financial fraud and economic abuse. In February 2022 the Government published a White Paper, Corporate Transparency and Register Reform on a range of measures driven by a determined...
The Council of the European Union has responded to the refugee crisis in Ukraine by invoking the Temporary Protection Directive (TPD), Council Directive 2001/55/EC which came into force in 2001. The Commission has recognised the immediate necessity to...
Despite Britain’s exit from the EU the latest statistics published by the Government regarding current trading with Spain show that the value of goods and services traded between Britain and Spain in the past four quarters amounted to...
Italy has always been extremely attractive to the British. Many people visit Italy as a holiday destination to enjoy the climate, culture and cuisine. The lock-down restrictions are now falling away and the Italian real estate market is rising...
The appeals process exists for those who are unhappy with the outcome of a case. An appellant can apply to a higher, more authoritative, court to review the judgement of a lower court. Apart from the appeals process, a litigated claim cannot be brought again...
As the serious Russian/Ukrainian situation unfolds, European countries, including Portugal, Spain, Italy and the UK have opened their doors to Ukrainians by fast-tracking visas and other travel documentation enabling Ukrainian citizens to join their...
The abrupt withdrawal of the Tier 1 investor visa by the Home Secretary last Thursday, has come as a shock to both potential applicants and professional advisors. The Tier 1 investor visa was under review but completely shutting down the visa two...
