Family & Succession · Family · Wealth · Succession · International Matters

Private matters.Global consequences.

A family may live across several countries. Wealth may be spread across different jurisdictions. A relationship may begin in one country and end up affecting another. When private life crosses borders, the legal consequences do too.

At Garzalex we have a highly specialised private client team to advise on situations in which personal, family and financial elements of an international nature come together. We do not approach each question in isolation. We understand how they connect.

Jurisdiction · Applicable Law · Recognition · Wealth · Family · Tax

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When life crosses borders

A single situation can simultaneously involve:

  • different nationalities
  • residence in different countries
  • marriages celebrated abroad
  • children with different nationalities
  • property in several States
  • family companies
  • international accounts and investments
  • wills and cross-border successions

And when these elements come together, the question is no longer simply:

“What does Spanish law say?”

It becomes:

“Which courts have jurisdiction?” “Which law applies?” “What effect will the decision have in another country?”

One life

One life.Several legal systems.

Our role is to bring order to that complexity.

From the outset, we analyse:

Jurisdiction

Where a matter can, or must, be resolved.

Applicable law

Which law may apply.

Recognition

What effect a decision will have in other countries.

Wealth

How family decisions may affect wealth.

Family

How to protect family relationships and the children’s interests.

Tax

What tax consequences may follow from certain decisions.

The connectionmatters.

A divorce may affect a home.

An inheritance may involve companies.

A change of residence may alter succession planning.

A marriage may have financial consequences in several countries.

A decision about the children may have international implications.

That is why we do not deal with the problem in parts.

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The practice

Our private law practice.

01

FamilyMarriage · Divorce · Separation · Children · International Families

Advice on family relationships and disputes, with particular attention to the international elements.

See Family
02

SuccessionWills · Inheritance · International Estates · Succession Planning

Succession planning and advice where there are ties, assets or heirs in different jurisdictions.

See Succession
03

WealthFamily Wealth · Property · Companies · International Assets

Legal analysis of family wealth and its connections with property, companies and international assets.

See Private Wealth
04

RelationshipsMarital Property Agreements · Matrimonial Property Regime · Unmarried Couples

Preventive advice on the legal and financial consequences of personal relationships.

See Relationships
05

Cross-Border Judgments

Recognition · Enforcement · International Recovery.

Winning proceedings in one country does not always mean the problem has been resolved.

See Cross-Border Judgments

Our approach

  • 01UnderstandWe listen to the whole situation.
  • 02MapWe identify people, countries, wealth and legal relationships.
  • 03ConnectWe detect the areas of law that interact.
  • 04StrategyWe analyse jurisdiction, applicable law, risks and alternatives.
  • 05ActWe design and implement the legal strategy.
  • 06ContinueWe stay with you for the consequences that follow.

The Garzalex view

Our field is the space between jurisdictions.

Important decisions should be discussed in the language in which they are made.

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Advising an international client takes more than translation: it takes context.

Private matters. Global consequences.

Your family may cross borders. Your wealth may cross borders. Your life may cross borders. Your legal strategy should not ignore them.

Speak to our team