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Doing Business in Spain: A Legal Guide for Foreign Companies and U.S. Businesses Spain is an increasingly attractive landing point for foreign companies, including U.S. companies looking for an EU base, a serious domestic market, strong infrastructure, and access to both Europe and Latin America. But the companies that get into trouble in Spain usually
Spain Legal Fees, Court Costs, and Litigation Budgets: A 2026 Guide for Foreign Companies Foreign companies entering Spain usually ask first what a Spanish lawyer charges. That is the wrong starting point. The better question is what the matter will cost from start to finish. A Spain-related project can involve attorney fees, notary and Commercial
Buying Property in Spain The First Decision: Who Is Protecting You? 1. Do I need my own Spanish lawyer? Yes. This is the first rule of buying property in Spain. The seller's lawyer represents the seller. The real estate agent is usually paid by the seller. The notary is neutral. None of them is your
Frisby Trademark Fight Highlights Key Risks for Global Brands A European trademark dispute is heating up over the use of the Frisby name, pitting a well-known Colombian fast-food chain against a Spanish company that successfully registered the Frisby trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). (Having put up with the title, we promise
Spain AML and UBO Compliance: Why Deals Stall Over Beneficial Ownership and Source of Funds A foreign company can negotiate an acquisition in Spain, arrange the financing, agree on the documents, and still miss its closing because its bank or notary cannot verify who ultimately owns the buyer or where the money came from. This
Exporting to Spain: What to Settle Before the First Container Ships An American manufacturer hires a Spanish company to help increase its sales in Europe. The agreement calls the Spanish company a distributor and sets no end date. In practice, the Spanish company buys nothing, holds no inventory, and carries no credit risk. It finds
