Established in 1983 by John De Cotta, an English Barrister and Spanish lawyer, and Jaime Santafé, a Spanish lawyer, De Cotta Law has been serving the English-speaking international community across Spain for over four decades. Our firm has grown from a single office to multiple locations, including Mijas-Costa / Calahonda, Tenerife, Nerja, Granada, and Coín, providing comprehensive legal services throughout the country.
At De Cotta Law, our mission is to provide expert legal assistance with integrity and professionalism. We are committed to delivering personalized legal solutions that meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring clarity and confidence in every legal matter.
Our team comprises highly qualified lawyers in Tenerife, including English-qualified solicitors and Spanish-qualified abogados. This diverse expertise enables us to offer a broad spectrum of legal services to both residents and international clients. Our multilingual staff ensures effective communication, providing legal advice in English, Spanish, and other languages as needed.
We offer a wide range of legal services, including:
Property & Conveyancing: Assisting clients in buying, selling, and renting properties in Spain.
Family Law & Child Custody: Providing guidance on divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and nuptial contracts.
Wills & Probate: Offering estate planning, drafting wills, and managing inheritance matters.
Company & Commercial Law: Advising businesses on legal matters, including contract law and commercial litigation.
Tax Law: Providing tax advice, planning, and fiscal representation for individuals and businesses.
We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal practice. Our firm has established an international reputation, working with clients from the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Scandinavia, and beyond. We also offer professional services for UK solicitors and international lawyers, ensuring comprehensive legal support across jurisdictions.