Services
Legal advice between Germany and Spain
In all commercial law matters, we support small and medium-sized enterprises with, among other things, company formations in Spain (branches, permanent establishments) and provide ongoing support to our clients in Spanish legal and business dealings.
We also assist private individuals with legal and tax matters, particularly in the areas of Spanish property law, inheritance law, contract law, and tax law.
Even if you, as a German lawyer or notary, are handling a case with a connection to Spain, our firm will be your flexible and reliable partner.
Furthermore, through our experienced business mediators, we offer private individuals and companies the opportunity in a wide variety of conflict situations to develop solutions through a structured process that incorporates the interests of all parties involved and resolves the conflict constructively. Save yourself valuable resources instead of being stuck treading water with conflicts.
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Business Services
The law firm Ribas Brutschy Abogados in Bruchsal near Karlsruhe advises you and your company on a wide range of legal areas, including tax law and business considerations. The firm's primary goal is to provide you, the entrepreneur, with comprehensive and individual support in order to optimise your potential for success in your business decisions.
Our services for you as an entrepreneur
- Formation of Spanish companies and drafting of articles of association
- Acquisition and disposal of Spanish companies
- Preparation of all types of commercial contracts
- Advice on commercial law issues
- Proper placement and presentation of products and services in the Spanish and European market in accordance with the prevailing competition regulations
- Legal proceedings
- Mediation within an organisation, in business, to re-establish cooperation and thus collaboration constructively or to break new ground.
Legal advice for private individuals
The law firm Ribas Brutschy Abogados in Karlsruhe offers its clients comprehensive advice and legal representation in the field of German-Spanish legal relations.
An excerpt of our legal advice services for private individuals
- Advice on procedures and contract drafting for the purchase, sale, donation, inheritance, new construction or renovation of real estate in Spain.
- Property finance advice in Spain
- Obtaining and reviewing land registry extracts and other documents relating to properties in Spain
- Legal and tax structuring of investments in Spain
- Advice on forced auctions
- Handling inheritance cases: from will drafting to estate administration
- Mediation in inheritance disputes and the possibilities for out-of-court settlement
- Mediation for couple or family conflicts within the framework of divorce, custody issues, and thus the chance to avoid lengthy court proceedings or unnecessary costs
- Mediation as a guide in cases of workplace bullying and therefore an examination of the underlying conflict issues
Law firms and notary offices
We are also happy to support German law firms and lawyers, as well as insolvency administrators, to achieve maximum efficiency together.
An excerpt of our services
- Support for German law firms, lawyers and/or insolvency practitioners in cases relating to Spain
- Support and undertaking of negotiations with Spanish contractual partners or other negotiation partners in the run-up to legal disputes
- Comparative negotiations
- Coordination of all legal matters in Spain
Family Offices
The law firm Ribas Brutschy Abogados advises and supports Affluent private individuals, entrepreneurs and companies, foundations as well Institutional investors in family-needs-oriented wealth structuring. We particularly support private equity companies and family offices with their investment projects in Germany and Spain.
Our services and consultation focuses include
- Legal and tax structuring
- Legal and tax advice for national, international and cross-border transactions
- Estate succession, will, and matrimonial property regime
- Wealth Strategy and Financial Planning
- We advise and support medium-sized companies, family businesses and their shareholders, foundations, venture capital firms and financial investors from Germany and abroad on the purchase and sale of companies and company shares in Germany and Spain.
Legal areas for Spain and Germany
International legal advice
Their advantages at a glance
Whether buying real estate in Spain, starting a business with an international focus, Discount planning or cross-border tax issues:
We assist private individuals, entrepreneurs and investors with all legal and tax-related matters between Germany and Spain. Through our interdisciplinary approach, we combine legal advice with tax expertise and develop legally sound, economically sensible and practical solutions from a single source for you. In addition, we are also available to you in matters of legal issues that concern solely German law.We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you.
Law of succession
We advise you in German and Spanish on German and Spanish inheritance law. Based on our expertise in international inheritance matters, we advise and support you in all aspects, from the drafting of a notarial will to the complete handling of a succession case. Should disputes and conflicts interfere with the process, we offer a separate structured mediation procedure to work out constructive solutions.
Ensure the smooth handling of cross-border inheritance cases:
International inheritance cases often present special challenges for heirs and legatees. Different national regulations, tax risks, and language barriers can lead to uncertainties and conflicts.
We help you plan your inheritance in advance and support heirs in the complete settlement of German-Spanish inheritance cases. In this way, we create clarity, avoid unnecessary burdens, and ensure the legally sound implementation of your wishes.
Commercial and corporate law
Your partner for entrepreneurial decisions:
Entrepreneurial decisions have far-reaching legal and economic consequences. Therefore, we support founders, medium-sized companies, investors, and international business partners in structuring their projects in a legally sound manner. From the founding stage to succession planning, we are by your side as a long-term advisor.
Property law
Make sure to invest and avoid risks:
The purchase or sale of a property is one of the most important economic decisions in life. Especially when dealing with cross-border transactions, legal and tax risks can arise.
We guide you from the initial inspection to the final closing and ensure that your real estate business runs securely and transparently.
Tenant law
German and Spanish tenancy law are also part of the firm’s practice areas. Here, the firm Ribas & Partners mbB represents both tenants and landlords of houses, apartments and commercial premises.
Tenancy relationships carry significant potential for conflict. Whether as landlords or tenants: We help you enforce your rights and avoid legal risks early on. We place great emphasis on economically sound and out-of-court solutions wherever possible.
Litigation
Consistently and purposefully by your side:
Not every conflict leads to Avoidance is the best course of action. When legal action becomes necessary, we represent your interests with dedication and a clear strategy. We always keep the balance between costs, risks, and success prospects in mind and work with you to develop the appropriate course of action.
Tax law
We advise you in German and Spanish in all matters of Spanish, German and international tax law.
We support residents and non-residents with questions regarding Double taxation and various tax systems.
Tax issues are important to many Cross-border transactions play a crucial role. We help you take advantage of tax opportunities, identify risks early on, and properly fulfill all tax obligations in Germany and Spain.
Contract law
The drafting, review and enforcement of contracts is one of our core areas of activity. We advise companies and private individuals before, during and after the conclusion of a contract in Spain, Germany and in international legal transactions.
Contracts create clarity and certainty. We help individuals and companies to structure contracts in a legally sound manner, minimize economic risks, and effectively protect their interests. In doing so, we place particular emphasis on clear and practical regulations.
Competition law
We advise our clients in all areas of international competition law. We carry out both the review of an upcoming business venture and representation before public competition authorities.
Anyone who successfully operates in the market must be aware of the limits of competition law. We help companies avoid legal risks and effectively protect their market position. At the same time, we represent their interests before authorities, competitors, and courts.
Criminal law
Quick help in difficult situations:
A criminal charge often carries significant personal burdens. In this situation, early legal advice is crucial. We carefully examine the charges, develop an individual defense strategy, and consistently advocate for your rights.Your points of contact
Miguel Ribas
Lawyer
Spanish lawyer
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