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English Solicitors & Spanish Lawyers Costa Blanca in Spain covering Albir, Altea, Alicante, Benidorm, La Nucia and Finestrat areas.
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© 2010 www.expresslegalcafe.com English law Firm & Solicitors on the Costa Blanca for open and honest advice & legal help living in Spain and the Spanish legal system
Fast legal advice from qualified English solicitors and Spanish lawyers
Matters of Spanish Law are handled by local qualified Spanish Lawyers according to Spanish law  -  Matters of English Law are handled by a qualified and regulated English Solicitor here in Spain
Sandra Wolfe
With many years of experience working for a large firm of Spanish Abogados in
Alicante Sandra knows the national and local legal system well.  Specialising
in
property purchase and sales (conveyancing) plus an in depth knowledge of
local bureaucracy.  Sandra is the key team member who is here to assist local
English residents and those moving to Spain with all matters that require local
knowhow at town hall level.  Whatever your query Sandra has the knowledge of
legal procedures and requirements at a local level.  Born in the UK Sandra
understands well the exact needs of clients making the move to Spain and
those already living here.  Sandra speaks your language and Spanish.
Contact Email - sandra@expresslegalcafe.com
Costa Blanca Law Firm and Drop in Legal Centre for all matters of English and Spanish law in Spain
Sue Goodwright
With more than 35 years under her belt in large and small law firms in England
Sue brings many years of experience to the firm.  Sue specialises in English
Wills, conveyancing, contracts and probate.  She is usually found on our front
desk and is the person most clients will meet first.  With a very understanding
and friendly manner clients immediately feel at ease with Sue whatever legal
matter they require a solution for.  Pop in to see Sue for a coffee and she will be
able to resolve most problems with ease and agree a timely solution to any
legal matter.  A good listener and with excellent attention to detail we know that
you will find Sue a huge help when you need answers to all manner of legal
matters, estate planning and Spanish living issues.  Sue is also here to offer
English clients our express English Will service.
Contact Email - sue@expresslegalcafe.com
David King
Living and working in Spain for over 25 years David has a wealth of local knowledge built up
over many years of owning a business on the Costa Blanca and with previous experience
working for local Spanish and English lawyers.  Specialising in all manner of applications he
is well placed to deal with town halls and knows who is who at local authority level.  Originally
from Wales David is now about as Spanish as it is possible to be! For clients who require
Notary services or need a translator he is your point of contact.  Often clients come to see us
with a local
Spanish bureaucracy problem that needs resolving.  David is the person who will
know exactly where to go and who to see and will usually have the solution before you know
it. Working closely with Sandra between them they have successfully fast tracked many a
bureaucratic nightmare on behalf of clients who previously did not know which way to turn.
David speaks your language, Spanish and Welsh too!
Contact Email - david@expresslegalcafe.com
Christine Ashworth (Regulated English Solicitor)
Qualified as a solicitor in October 1984
Your English Solicitor who works with Express Legal offers advice and help to clients with
all matters of English law.  Christine is available to clients on an appointment basis for
solutions to English legal matters which can be dealt with here in Spain.  Working with our
associate Spanish Abogado, clients will find solutions to both English and Spanish legal
matters and cross border issues which require the skills of a Spanish and English legal
team. Christine speaks your language and Spanish too.

Solicitors Regulation Authority Number: 129111  (SRA listing please Click here)
Admission Date: 15/10/1984
Specialist Areas of Law: Family Law, Wills and Probate, Banking Law, Corporate Finance
Contact Email - christine@expresslegalcafe.com
Email Enquiries
help@expresslegalcafe.com
Drop In Service
Every Saturday 10am to 1pm
Office Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm
Juan Antonio
(Qualified and Registered Local Spanish Technical Architect)
Your local planning expert
Registered with the College of Architects in Alicante, Juan Antonio has vast
experience at local level and is available for clients who require the services of an
architect.  He is able to deal with all matters from project management to planning
applications, licences, surveyor services and plans for developing residential
properties and commercial premises.  His services extend to dealing with official
applications at town hall and local government level such as applying for habitation
licences, electrical installations, and preparing architects plans as required for
opening businesses such as bars, cafés and restaurants. Whatever type of works
you carry out in Spain on properties there are strict laws that will apply.  You will need
the correct permissions and certificates which can differ greatly depending on which
Costa Blanca town hall you are dealing with.  An expert who is here to ensure that
what you do is legal and that procedures are followed.  Fees are very reasonable
when compared to those you would expect to pay in England.
" Our team are here to
advise and help you in any
way they can.  Feel free to
pop in for a chat over a
coffee in a relaxed café
atmosphere.  We offer a
free first consultation.

When possible, we agree
fees in advance, so no
nasty surprises!

We deal with not just legal
issues but any matters of
official Spanish paperwork
that you may require help
with in your language.
Problems solved!"
Sandra Wolfe
Sue Goodwright
David King
Christine Ashworth - Solicitor - SRA Practice certificate No: 129111
Saturday drop in legal service - No appointments needed.
Reception Tel 966 874 548
Mobile 699 196 115
FAX 966 874 551