Based in the province of Málaga, providing expert legal services throughout Spain.
Specialists in real estate law, wills and inheritance, NIE applications, residence permits and tax matters for residents and non-residents.
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At our law firm in Málaga, we do more than provide legal services — we build long-lasting trust.
Your concerns become our mission, and your goals our priority. With a strong client-first philosophy, we approach every case with dedication, clarity, and a focus on results.
We are specialists in real estate law, wills, inheritance, NIE applications, residency permits, and tax matters for residents and non-residents. Whether you're buying or selling property, planning your estate, or managing your legal status in Spain, we are here to support and guide you — today and for the future.
Discover tailored legal solutions for both residents and non-residents. At CS Lawyers Costa del Sol, we specialize in guiding you through Spanish legal processes, whether you're buying, selling, or dealing with property and estate matters in Spain.
Have you inherited a Spanish property? Pensions, inheritance tax, NIE, and wills: we can guide you through every step.
Get expert adviceDo you have a Spanish will for your Spanish assets?
Get expert adviceTax calculation and returns prepared in all languages.
Get expert advicePurchases, rentals, developments, and expat buyers (EU & non-EU)
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Get expert adviceAre you selling your property in Spain and would like to know how much capital gains tax you will have to pay?
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For legal matters, having a qualified and experienced lawyer is essential. We navigate Spanish law, protect your rights, offer legal advice, draft documents and represent you in negotiations.
Read what our clients say about their experience with CS Lawyers
A big thank you to Laura and the team for all their help with the purchase of our first home in Spain. Laura has been friendly, professional and very supportive throughout the whole process. There were several curveballs along the way, which at times had us completely freaking out, but Laura remained calm, patient and supportive throughout. She was always…
CS Abogados hat meinen Immobilienkauf rechtlich begleitet, die notendigen Termine organisiert und alle Unterlagen beschafft. Darüber hinaus war das ganze Team kompetent und immer ansprechbar und hilfsbereit. Ich kann CS Abogados nur zu 100 % weiterempfehlen.
Günter
We entrusted CS with the complete legal processing of our property purchase. Communication was excellent from day one until the notarization of the contract. All of this was even conducted in our native German language; for this, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to Ms. Téllez. We felt very well taken care of at every stage of the purchase proces…
A very good law firm in Torrox-Costa with competent and helpful staff. Appointments are available even at short notice, and emails are answered very quickly. We feel very well advised. Lucia Téllez, in particular, who speaks perfect German, provided excellent support with all our questions.
CS Lawyers guided me professionally throughout the entire process of buying a house in Canillas de Aceituno. I highly recommend them. Thanks to their professional and communicative approach, the purchase went smoothly. Thanks!
I really recommend CS Lawyers. Laura has been amazing, very professional and friendly to work with!
My wife and I are very pleased with the services we recived from Carmen and her assistant Laura who navigated a complex purchase extremely well. The property papers were not in order among other complications. They have managed to sort out all the legalities for which we are very grateful. They were responsive, professional and courteous through out the p…
We were extremely happy and impressed by the service we received from CS Lawyers when we recently sold our property in Spain. Our estate agent recommended Carmen and we met her at the Torre del Mar office. The sales process in Spain was explained clearly and the expenses and liabilities were fully detailed. Due to illness we needed to get back to the UK a…
After researching the Torrox market, we chose CS Abogados—and it was the best decision we could have made. Years ago, our first Spanish house purchase was marred by a lazy, corner-cutting lawyer. We love Spain, but the bureaucracy can be painstakingly brutal, so this time we knew we had to get it right. And we did. From our very first meeting with Carmen,…
Made the whole process of buying on spaim so easy eey professional and helpful 00pc revomment Carmen, Patricia and Lucia. Thank you Sharon and Alan
So very helpful friendly nothing to much trouble for them excellent
Friendly and efficient.
They handled a difficult transaction for us with a great deal of professionalism.
We bought an apartment in the province of Málaga and received excellent support from the lawyer Carmen Silvia and especially her colleague Patricia. From the purchase contract to checking possible encumbrances on the property, the notary appointment, entry in the land register and the re-registration of utilities - everything went smoothly and professiona…
I am so happy with the legal support I received during my apartment purchase. The lawyer was responsive, knowledgeable, and made the entire process incredibly smooth. Everything was taken care of efficiently, and I felt completely at ease throughout. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking for reliable and expert legal assistance!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent experience with CS Lawyers! We have had the pleasure of meeting Carmen Silvia Gallardo Muñoz-Cruzado and her team in real estate operations, where she has represented buyers and we have represented sellers. From the first moment, his professionalism and commitment were evident. 🏡💼 🔹 Impeccable attention: Always attentive to details an…
Reactivity, availability and professionalism are the assets of the CS LAWYERS team
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Super service all the way 👍😊
Very competent, reliable and friendly team.
5-star review on Google
Carmen Silvia has been our solicitor for over 20 years and the advice and service provided by her and her colleagues is always friendly, professional and specific to our situation. Recently selling a property in Torrox Costa, she was so helpful and had our best interests as a priority, to be sure that we got the best deal.
Thank you for the smooth handling at the Notary Office. The professional approach in my legal transfer file was excellent🙏🏻. Also many thanks to Patricia for the ad rem communication the last months👌 But above all, you have a warm personality. A compassionate ear to your customer. A warm, positive aura radiates from you. Thank you very much. I definitely…
I would definitely recommend instructing Carmen Silvia of CS Lawyers to act on your behalf in buying or selling a property. Carmen Silvia helped me to buy and sell my property. I fully trust her knowledge and judgement and dedication in checking all the legal documention so feel totally confident in her abilities. Patricia, her secretary, is kind, caring…
There are very few lawyers I would recommend in Spain. That said I highly recommend CS Lawyers. Carmen Sylvia specialises in property and conveyancing and is extremely professional in her field. She is knowledgeable, patient, kind and extremely professional as are her staff, especially Patricia. I have used CS Lawyers twice now and am extremely happy with…
Excellent service: very good advice, fast follow-up, good communication between her and the estate agent, multilingualism was a big plus.
We highly recommend their services.
Find answers to common questions about our legal services in Spain
This is the most common question we are asked. As with buying property anywhere, you take a significant risk if you try to deal with the transaction yourself without expert legal support and so we strongly advise using a lawyer to assist you when buying or selling a Spanish property.
There are many reasons to hire the professional services of a Spanish solicitor specialised in real estate law. A specialised lawyer in property law can provide you with expert legal advice, protect your interests, and ensure that the buying or selling process is carried out properly and smoothly. An independent solicitor in Spain can act on your behalf and protect your interests during the sale and the purchase – including providing advice on negotiating the price. Make sure you are clear from the start what this legal advice will cost you!
In general, having a property lawyer ensures peace of mind and security in the buying or selling process.
Our law firm specializes in real estate law, with more than 20 years of experience advising expats is ready to help you with whatever you need. Contact us.
Before you pay any money beyond a reservation deposit, your lawyer will obtain the following information from the Land Registry.
• Who owns the property and has the right to sell it.
• If there are debts against it. For example, a mortgage or court judgement. Also, if the seller is up to date with the community fees and property taxes.
• If there are sitting tenants in the property.
• If it is subject to any special regulations such as subsidised housing.
• For new homes, if insurance is in place to cover structural defects.
You are a non-resident in Spain if you live in the country for less than 183 days in a single year. If you are present for more than this, you are considered a resident. Non-residents pay taxes only on income from Spanish sources while residents in Spain pay taxes on their worldwide income.
Therefore, it is always advisable to consult a tax expert to determine a person's tax situation in Spain.
The NIE tax identification number is mandatory for all foreigners living in Spain and it is necessary for handling any legal, financial, professional, or social matters in Spain, regardless of whether you are a resident or non-resident. If you want to work, pay taxes or buy property in Spain, you need a NIE number.
If you are considering making a will to ensure that your assets and properties are transferred according to your wishes, it is advisable to seek legal advice from a lawyer specialising in estate law. An experienced lawyer can help you draft a will that complies with the legal requirements of your jurisdiction and ensures that your assets are transferred to the right people.
If you own assets in Spain and you would like to make a Spanish will to protect them, please get in touch with us. You can contact us by email at info@cslawyers.es by telephone on (0034) 952 967004 – (0034) 951832130, or by completing our contact form.
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The list of languages that our translator cover are: English, Spanish, French,German, Norwegian.
It is a document that you will sign before a Notary Public in order for someone to act on your behalf and sign legal documents in Spain.
If you would like to instruct us to buy, sell or act in an inheritance on your behalf then will be neccesary to have a power of attorney.
We understand that foreigners or non-residents can have many linguistic and cultural problems in dealing with Spanish Authorities and other bodies. Steps to obtain documents such as Residence Permits, NIE number (fiscal Identification number), drivers’ license, etc. are normally not complicated but the process can be difficult if the right guidance and advice is not requested.
We have much experience in obtaining all kinds of documents for foreigners and non-residents, and can also arrange for the notarisation, legalising, apostilling of documents. We can help you to save time and avoid problems obtaining permits and documents on your behalf or advise you of the precise steps you have to follow to request them yourself.
Anyone from the EU can enter Spain without such an NIE number but cannot do many day to day things without one. If you intend to buy property, buy a car, take out insurance and many other financial transactions in Spain you will a NIE. Both husband and wife or partners wishing to conduct joint transactions will each need their own NIE.
Many foreigner in Spain don´t bother getting this, but the Spanish law says that if you have lived in Spain for more than three months and you plan on living in the country for more than 183 days per year, you have to apply for it. We have much experience in obtaining the residence for our clients so if you require assistance in this service,please do hesitate to contac us.
Obtaining these documents in Spain can be sometimes very complicated for those who do not speak Spanish and have to deal with different Spanish authorities: Traffic Authorities, Patronato Offices, Local Town Halls, Regional Governments, Social Security Authorities, Police offices, etc.
