How to successfully buy property in Spain ...
Our experienced conveyance lawyers are here to help
Buying, selling and managing property in Spain can be a challenging process. With differences in countries' property conveyance systems, it's often hard to know how to successfully buy property abroad.
MARIO FORNES SOLICITORS is a well-respected firm, here to help you keep your peace of mind when buying property in Alicante, using the best lawyers in Spain.
We are an experienced, diligent and professional team who specialize in Spanish land law and construction law. Better still, we speak your language so can offer you legal advice in both Spanish and English.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services that prioritise and protect your interests as a buyer, helping you to keep peace of mind when moving abroad.
PROPERTY LAW
We are here to represent your interests when buying or selling property in Spain.
CONSTRUCTION LAW
We have over 20 years of experience in advising people through the real estate and construction industries. You can count on us.
FISCAL/TAXATION
We will help you fully understand property tax obligations in Spain. Our tax department keeps itself closely connected with developments in Spanish real estate and land law.
GOLDEN VISA
We can help you obtain or renew your visa in accordance to the Entrepreneus Law. With this you can reside in Spain for a year without the need of a foreigner's identity card. The visa's renewel can also be obtained even if you're absent for 6 months or more, out of the year.
COMMERCIAL LAW
We provide legal advice for start-ups, mergers and acquisitions, labour law and legislation, labour contracts, increase/decrease in capitalisation, trademarks and more...
IMMIGRATION
When investing in or moving to Spain there are many processes and permits that you need to obtain. But no need to stress as we’ve got you covered and can help you obtain essential documentation.
REASONS WHY WE'RE THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS
Our experts in conveyancing will protect you from fraud and can guarantee complete accuracy through vigorous verification of all documentation and aspects of your property purchase.
SAFE
Our team of experienced and diligent solicitors are here to protect your best interests when buying a property. We ensure complete clarity and transparency.
A PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
We can help you organise and obtain essential immigration documentation, making sure your move abroad goes as smoothly as possible
GREAT AREA KNOWLEDGE
Our solicitors live and work in Alicante so have a deep understanding of the region and its neighbourhoods
WE ARE AVAILABLE
We are always accessible and can be relied upon in any emergency.
COMPETITIVE PRICE
Our complete conveyancing service for European citizens is priced at 1% with a minimum fee of 1,500 euros
WITH YOU EVERY STEP
We will keep you informed throughout the whole process, offering complete transparency in your language
Meet the Team
We are ambitious workaholics, but otherwise we're pretty easy-going!
The Mario Fornes team consists of members who have been specially selected for their expertise and experience of Spanish legal and fiscal matters. We have:
- Experts in each field who have obtained professional qualifications
- Members of the Alicante Law Society
- Members with a detailed understanding of the Spanish property system and great knowledge of the Alicante region
Mario Fornes Olmo
SolicitorMario specialises in Civil Law, Property Law, Inheritance and Litigation. He studied at the University of Alicante during the years 1988-1993, complementing his law studies during the 1991-1992 academic year at the University of Michigan (USA) and New York (USA), enrolled in the Faculty of Law at the UNED. He is also a member of the Alicante Law Society.
Moises Lopez Godoy
SolicitorMoises studied at the University of Alicante during the years 2012-2017. He has been with us since 2017.
Carlos Cloquell Biberson
SolicitorCarlos studied at the University of Alicante during the years 2000-2005 and is a member of the Alicante Law Society .
Pablo Fornes Olmo
SolicitorPablo completed his law studies at the University of Alicante during the years 1990-1995. He has a Master's degree in Tax Law at the University of Alicante and is also a member of the A licante Law Society .
Mónica Carrasco Martinez
SolicitorMonica studied at the University of Alicante during the years 1990-1995 and is also a member of the Alicante Law Society .
Richard Cunliffe
Customer Care Adviser
Monica Sanchez Zurita
SolicitorMonica Sanchez studied at the University of Alicante during the years 1995-2000. She is a member of the Alicante Law Society and has been working with us since 2001.
Manuel Rosser Alós
SolicitorManuel completed his law studies at the University of Albacete during the years 1990-1995. He has a Master's degree in Tax Law at the University of Alicante and is a member of the Al icante Law Society .
Isabel Sepulveda Sanchez
SecretaryIsabel is our Senior Technical Secretary and has been working with us since March 2006.
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