Lawyers in Sotogrande who work in English
Residency, property, family and criminal matters for people living in Sotogrande, by video call or phone.
Sotogrande · San Roque
English-speaking lawyers in Sotogrande.
For families who live in Sotogrande, work in Gibraltar or are buying on the coast: residency, tax residence, property and family law.
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A lot of Sotogrande runs on Gibraltar time: parents who cross the border to work, children in international schools, companies registered on the Rock. Spanish law still decides where you are resident, where you pay tax on your home and where you can divorce, and we explain it in English.
Written and reviewed by the firm’s lawyers.
Updated on 2 October 2026.
Living in Spain, working in Gibraltar
Spend more than 183 days a year in Sotogrande and Spain will usually treat you as tax resident, even if your salary is paid in Gibraltar. The 2019 tax agreement between Spain and the UK on Gibraltar sets the tie-breaker rules.
Residency after Brexit
If you lived in Spain before 2021, keep your Withdrawal Agreement TIE up to date. If you are moving now, a job in Gibraltar does not give you Spanish residency: you need a visa of your own.
Divorce across the border
When the family home is in Sotogrande but assets or a job are in Gibraltar or the UK, the first question is which court can hear the divorce. Filing first can matter.
What we handle
What families in Sotogrande ask us for.
Tax residence
Alongside your tax adviser, when life is split across the border.
Residency
Withdrawal Agreement TIE, non-lucrative and digital nomad visas.
Property
Villas, marina apartments and plots, with every certificate checked.
Family law
Divorce and custody with links to Gibraltar or the UK.
Companies
A Spanish company for a business that already trades from Gibraltar.
Criminal defence
A 24-hour line for arrests.
FAQ
What people in Sotogrande ask us.
Is Sotogrande in Málaga?
No. It is part of San Roque, in the province of Cádiz, so residency paperwork goes through Cádiz, not Málaga.
My employer is in Gibraltar. Can I get Spanish residency through my job?
No. You need your own Spanish residence route, such as the non-lucrative visa or, if you work remotely for a non-Spanish employer, the digital nomad visa.
Can we divorce in Spain if we married in the UK?
Yes, if you live here. The UK marriage certificate needs an apostille and a sworn translation.
How much does a lawyer in Sotogrande cost?
You get a written quote before any work starts.
Client reviews
What our clients say.
Excelentes abogados , muy profesionales y comprometidos . Me dieron confianza desde el principio y por muchos problemas que tuvo mi caso al final hemos llegado al gran resultado que queríamos . Muchas gracias , 100% recomendado.
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