Britain’s Closest Cousin? Why Spain Is More Familiar Than You Think
Here’s a question that might make you spit out your tea (or café con leche): Which country is most similar to Britain? If you guessed
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International Divorce Between the UK and Spain: Strategic Guidance for British Expatriates
International divorce between the UK and Spain raises complex legal and strategic issues. Following Brexit, the legal landscape has shifted from automatic EU regulations to a
Spain’s Landmark Supreme Court Decision on BLS: A Turning Point for UK and International Visa Applicants
Spain’s Supreme Court has issued a groundbreaking ruling, STS 1324/2025, October 21, 2025, that fundamentally reshapes visa processing for the more than 1.5 million people
Spain Finally Levels the Playing Field: UK Landlords Can Claim Rental Deductions Too
Spain’s National Court has rocked the world of Spanish real estate taxation with a decision that stands to benefit thousands of non-EU landlords and international
Spain Confirms English Law Applies Without Probate in Cross-Border Succession: Key Resolution for STEP Practitioners
A groundbreaking resolution from Spain’s Directorate-General for Legal Security and Public Faith, issued on 4 August 2025, has provided crucial clarification for STEP practitioners managing
Spanish Probate for UK Nationals: A Complete Guide to Administering an Estate in Spain
Spanish probate is the legal process of organising and administering a deceased person’s assets in Spain and distributing them to beneficiaries once all debts and
The Spanish Beckham Tax Rule Vs Permanent Establishment Risk: Which Matters More for Your Spanish Move?
Beckham Tax Rule vs Permanent Establishment Risk. For Digital Nomad workers and expats eyeing Spain’s attractive Beckham tax regime, there’s a critical question that could
Invalid Notifications in Spain and HMRC Recovery in the UK: A Procedural Defence for Cross-Border Taxpayers
Over recent months, we have seen a growing number of UK taxpayers receiving letters from HMRC demanding payment of Spanish tax debts on behalf of the Agencia Estatal de Administración
Huge Win for Non-Residents: Spain’s Supreme Court Opens Wealth Tax Refunds for Non Residents
Spain’s Supreme Court has delivered two landmark decisions (STS 1372/2025 and STS 1402/2025) that fundamentally reshape how non-residents are taxed when they own significant assets
Spanish Non-Resident Tax on Employment Income: When Does It Apply?
If you’ve been working from Spain while maintaining tax residence elsewhere, you might be surprised to learn that you could still owe Spanish taxes on
The True Essence of Trusts: A Personal Reflection from an Anglo-Spanish Perspective
Much is said about trusts today : especially by corporate trustees and continental-trained lawyers : yet much of it misses the essence of what a
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
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,
