Why Does the Judge Speak So Much?
British clients who attend court in Spain often ask me the same question: “Why is the judge doing all the talking?” For anyone familiar with the
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Trusts in Spain: An Incoherent Legal and Tax Approach
A trust is a legal relationship originating in common law whereby a person (the settlor) transfers assets to another (the trustee) to hold and manage
Navigating Spain’s Golden Visa After the New Immigration Law Reform
The Investors residence permit (also known as golden visa) has been one of the most popular vehicles used by non-European expats in order to start
The dangers of the over-reliance on AI for the legal world
It is no secret that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become ever more present within the legal profession and a prevalent topic of
Why Private Wealth is the Next Tax Frontier – Published in Taxation
We are pleased to share that an article by Fernando Del Canto, “Why Private Wealth is the Next Tax Frontier”, has been published in Taxation magazine, the UK’s
Trapped in a Multi-Currency Mortgage in Spain?
How Del Canto Chambers Can Help You If you entered into a mortgage in Spain – whether with a Spanish or international bank – and
Practical Steps for Handling Wills and Trusts Between the UK and Spain
Understanding the Challenge Managing estates across borders presents unique challenges, particularly between the UK and Spain. With over 293,000 British citizens residing in Spain and
Remote Working in Spain: Does Spanish Employment Law Apply?
As more UK employers support staff working remotely from Spain under the Digital Nomad Visa, it is crucial to understand which employment laws apply and
Decisions by the UK against illegal workers and it’s implications for businesses
Decisions by the UK against illegal workers and it’s implications for businesses. Recent talk within the legal and political realm has been centred around the
Galicia: An understated region in the north of Spain
Galicia: An understated region in the north of Spain. In an age where true exclusivity is defined by authenticity and space, Galicia remains one of
New ETA and Rising Fees: Your Guide to UK Travel and Immigration Changes
Your Guide to UK Travel and Immigration Changes. It is no secret that immigration regulations are always complex and understanding them, as well as keeping
Mallorca: a place to live
Thanks to its strategic location in the Mediterranean, the island of Mallorca has, since ancient times, been a place of identity for numerous cultures and
The difficulties of the UK probate system from a Spanish perspective
The UK probate system from a Spanish perspective. In Spain, the probate process, called sucesión, is often more straightforward than compared to its English counterpart,
San Sebastián: a city of cinema
San Sebastian: a city of cinema. San Sebastian, known as Donostia in Basque, is one of the most charming cities in the Basque Country and
Jerez de la Frontera: History, Tradition and Equestrian Life
Jerez de la Frontera: History, Tradition and Equestrian Life. Few places in Spain can boast such international recognition as Jerez de la Frontera. More than
Challenging Spanish Tax Office’s notification system to UK residents
Del Canto Chambers Spanish tax team, led by Paula Losada has recently achieved a significant victory against the Spanish Tax Authorities in an administrative court
Relocate to Atlantic North Spain
Relocate to Atlantic North Spain. The Atlantic north coast of Spain on the Bay of Biscay/Cantabrian Sea runs from Galicia over Portugal in the west
Spain’s latest real estate policies: the end of the ‘GoldenVisa’
The end of the ‘GoldenVisa’. Spain currently faces a housing shortage and rising property prices. To address this, the government has announced plans to end
Bolonia: History, nature, and quality of life on Cadiz’s coast
Bolonia: History, nature, and quality of life on Cadiz’s coast. Bolonia is a hidden gem on the Cádiz coast, just minutes from Tarifa and Zahara
Navigating The UK´s New Complex Immigration Rules
Navigating The UK´s New Complex Immigration Rules. Travelling to the UK has become ever more complex post-Brexit, however, recent changes in the regulations mean that
Elimination of the Golden Visa in Spain
Elimination of the Golden Visa in Spain. In a recent development, the Spanish government has taken the decisive step to eliminate all pathways to obtaining
Beckham law tax benefits for expat workers in the Basque Country
Beckham law tax benefits for expat workers in the Basque Country. Thanks to its unique fiscal system under the Basque Economic Agreement (Concierto Económico Vasco),
movingtospain: Explore the Basque Country
The Basque Country is one of the most attractive and captivating regions in Spain, not only for its history and gastronomy but also for its
Debunking myths about wealth and Spanish tax residency
Debunking myths about wealth and Spanish tax residency. Spanish tax expert León Fernando del Canto argues that Spain can be an attractive tax jurisdiction for
