Castell.law by Castell Abogados
English and German-speaking lawyers in Mallorca
English and German-speaking lawyers in Palma for property buyers, owners, residents, families, entrepreneurs and investors in Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera. One lawyer coordinates your matter from the first call to the last signature.
- Property purchases and sales
- Residency, visas and family members
- Inheritance, companies and disputes
- English, German and Spanish
Why international clients in Mallorca need their own lawyer
Spanish procedures are formal, deadlines are short and the notary, the agent and the developer do not act for you. Independent advice is usually far cheaper than a mistake.
The notary does not check everything
Planning, licences and hidden debts are not verified for the buyer at completion. Your lawyer does it before you sign.
Residency depends on the file
Most refusals come from documents that are incomplete or badly presented, not from the applicant's situation.
Inheritances have a deadline
Balearic inheritance tax is due within six months, and heirs abroad need NIEs and powers of attorney first.
Courts work in Spanish
Letters, claims and hearings come in Spanish with short deadlines. We act for you and explain every step.
Legal services in Mallorca for every area of law
Specialist lawyers working as one team, with a single point of contact for every matter.
Property & conveyancing
Buying, selling and owning property in Mallorca: due diligence, contracts, conveyancing, new builds, fincas and holiday rental licences.
Immigration & residency
NIE, residency, visas (non-lucrative, digital nomad), family of EU and Spanish citizens and Spanish nationality.
Inheritance, family & civil law
Wills and inheritances of foreigners, divorce and children, contracts, debts and civil claims before the Balearic courts.
Companies, tax & employment
Setting up and buying companies, shareholders, contracts, tax planning and employment law for businesses in Mallorca.
Planning & administrative law
Building licences, illegal works and legalisation, coastal law, planning disputes and claims against public authorities.
Criminal defence
Discreet criminal defence in Mallorca and the Balearic courts: arrests, investigations, trials, extradition and victims.
Maritime & yachts
Yacht purchase and registration, charter, crew, berths, ship arrest and maritime claims in the Balearic Islands.
Investment & property services
Investing in Mallorca: property search, hotels, mortgages, construction project management and property management.
Lawyers in the Balearic Islands
English and German-speaking lawyers in every municipality of Mallorca and in Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera.
When to call a lawyer in Mallorca today
Some situations have deadlines measured in days. If you are in one of them, get advice before you sign or before the deadline passes.
Call now: +34 680 464 800You have been asked for a deposit
Check the property and the contract before paying any reservation.
You or a relative have been arrested
Ask for a lawyer and an interpreter before making a statement.
A relative has died
Inheritance tax is due within six months; the extension must be requested in time.
Your residence is expiring or was refused
Renewals and appeals have strict deadlines.
How our lawyers in Mallorca work with you
- 1
First conversation
You tell us what you need. We explain how Spanish law applies and what the options are.
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Written proposal
You receive a clear fee proposal and the steps, before any work starts.
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One lawyer, one team
A lead lawyer coordinates our specialists and collaborators and keeps you informed.
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Until it is finished
We stay with the file until the deed is registered, the card issued or the case closed.
Lawyers in Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera
Our office is in Palma and our lawyers work on every island, in person or remotely.
English and German-speaking lawyers in every town in Mallorca
We advise clients from Palma to the smallest village. These are some of the towns where we work most:
Lawyer in Palma
City apartments, offices, companies and courts.
Learn moreLawyer in Calvià
Santa Ponsa, Portals, Bendinat and Port Adriano.
Learn moreLawyer in Andratx
Villas, coast and harbours of the southwest.
Learn moreLawyer in Pollença
Fincas, holiday homes and rentals in the north.
Learn moreLawyer in Sóller
Townhouses and the Serra de Tramuntana.
Learn moreLawyer in Santanyí
Fincas and coastal homes in the southeast.
Learn moreLawyer in Alcúdia
Holiday homes, apartments and rentals.
Learn moreAll towns in Mallorca
Lawyers in all 53 municipalities of the island.
Learn moreWhy choose Castell.law as your law firm in Mallorca
Castell.law (Castell Law & Investments) is the international practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. Our team is led by Carlos Castell, CEO, and Joana Gispert, Head of the International Desk and lawyer, and we work with trusted collaborators for every service: notaries, architects, tax advisers, translators, banks and specialist lawyers.
Only on your side
We act for the buyer or the seller, never for both, and never for the agent or developer.
Your language
Advice, reports and contracts explained in English or German; Spanish documents clause by clause.
One point of contact
A lead lawyer coordinates specialists and collaborators on your file.
Clear fees
A written proposal before we start, with no surprises.
Frequently asked questions about lawyers in Mallorca
Property
Do I need a lawyer to buy property in Mallorca?
It is not compulsory, but strongly advisable: the notary does not check planning, licences or debts for the buyer. Buying property ›
How much does a property lawyer cost?
We agree a fixed fee in writing before we start, usually around 1% of the price depending on complexity. Property lawyer ›
Residency
Can my non-EU spouse live with me in Mallorca?
Yes, through the EU family card or, if you are Spanish, the residence for family of Spanish citizens. Immigration lawyer ›
Can I live in Mallorca without working?
Yes, with the non-lucrative residence, if you have sufficient means and health insurance. Non-lucrative residence ›
About us
Do you speak German?
Yes. We advise in English, German and Spanish, and the website is also in German. Who we are ›
Can you help if I live abroad?
Yes. With a power of attorney we can act for you in Mallorca without you travelling. Contact ›
Guides our clients read before buying, moving or inheriting
The Arras Contract in Spain: Deposits, Penalties and How Your Lawyer Protects You
Read the guide Property & conveyancingNota Simple Explained: How Your Lawyer Reads the Spanish Land Registry Extract
Read the guide Property & conveyancingLegal Due Diligence Checklist Before Buying a Home in the Balearic Islands
Read the guide Property & conveyancingDo You Need a Lawyer to Buy Property in Mallorca? What a Conveyancing Lawyer Does for Foreign Buyers
Read the guide Property & conveyancingTaxes and Costs When Buying Property in the Balearic Islands
Read the guide Immigration & residencyNon-lucrative visa in Spain: complete guide to requirements and renewal
Read the guide Immigration & residencyEU Family Member Residence in Mallorca: A Guide for Non-EU Spouses
Read the guide Inheritance, family & civil lawSpanish Property and Inheritance: Wills and the EU Succession Regulation for Foreign Owners
Read the guide Immigration & residencyDigital nomad visa in Spain: requirements and how to apply
Read the guideTalk to a lawyer in Mallorca about your matter
Call, WhatsApp or email us in English, German or Spanish. Tell us what you need and we will explain how Spanish law applies, what the next steps are and what it will cost.