What to do if you have been a victim of fraud in Spain
Fraud involves any kind of deception or scam, for example the use of false documents, to manipulate the victim into doing something that harms them, such as sending money to…
Spain becomes a pioneer in child protection with Rhodes’ Law
Our Spanish Lawyers in Barcelona write the following article. On April 15 2021, the Spanish Congress approved by a large majority the ley de protección a la infancia. Otherwise known…
How to make a complaint (denuncia) in Spain
What is a 'denuncia'? A 'denuncia' is a written or verbal complaint to the authorities which informs them of any known fact which may consitute a criminal offence, even if…
Residency for family members of EU nationals in Spain
Everything you need to know about the residence permit for non-EU family members of EU nationals What is the residence permit for family members of EU nationals? The residence permit…
SPANISH CUSTOMS: ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING PROCEEDING
What to do if you're facing penalty proceedings for not declaring your cash at customs In our post, “Are there controls on the money I bring when travelling in and…
Are there controls on the cash I bring when travelling into and out of Spain?
How much money can I bring with me? Is there a legal limit? Who is obliged to declare it and when? In this post, we answer these questions, among others.…
What do I do if my tenant refuses to pay rent?
If your tenant refuses to pay you, don't wait, evict them. Many clients mistakenly wait months before coming to our law firm. Unfortunately, as our lawyers will explain to you,…
My house in Spain has been occupied by squatters (okupas)
If your home has been occupied by squatters or “okupas” and you need a lawyer, this article will answer any initial questions you may have. It won't surprise anyone that…
Artificial intelligence and the negative consequences of the technology
The Council of Europe’s Expert Committee on Human Rights Dimensions of automated data processing and different forms of artificial intelligence (“The Committee”) has published a study regarding liability when using…
AI and product liability – what exactly is the problem?
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) development is rapidly advancing and more and more AI-based applications and products are reaching the market. The development of AI has, in addition, led to the…