Expert legal tips on fraud (Estafa), debt collection, criminal complaints, enforcement of German judgments and property law in Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Barcelona. By lawyer Silvia Santaulària Bachmann.
An ERTE affects your pay, your contract and your return to work. Learn your rights as a worker in Spain and how to respond.
Dismissed in Spain? Learn what 'despido improcedente' means, the severance you're entitled to, and the strict deadlines to claim.
Your employer isn't paying? Learn how to claim outstanding wages in Spain — from out-of-court demands to court action and the FOGASA guarantee fund.
A dream home in Mallorca can turn into a nightmare without proper legal checks. Here's how to protect yourself.
Dismissal in Spain follows strict rules — missing the 20-day deadline means losing your right to challenge it.
After a traffic accident in Spain, every hour counts. Here's how to secure evidence and your compensation claim.
Not every dispute has to end up in court. Mediation offers a faster, cheaper alternative in Spain.
Whether hotel, rental car or holiday home: as a consumer in Spain you have clear rights when things go wrong.
Noise, unpaid community fees or illegal renovations: neighbour disputes in Mallorca follow fixed legal rules.
Identity theft and phishing are widespread in Spain. Learn how Spanish criminal law protects victims and what legal steps are available.
Hacking is a criminal offence in Spain. Art. 197 bis of the Código Penal protects individuals and companies from unauthorized access. What victims need to know.
More and more Germans fall victim to online fraud in Spain. Find out what legal options you have and how to file a criminal complaint.
Victim of fraud in Spain? Comprehensive guide to Estafa under Art. 248 ff. Código Penal – elements, penalties, filing complaints and claiming compensation.
Enforce a German judgment in Spain? Step-by-step guide to EU Enforcement Order, Brussels I Regulation and European Payment Order.
Do you have outstanding claims against a debtor in Mallorca? Learn how the Spanish payment order procedure (Monitorio) works and when litigation makes sense.
Arrested for drugs in Ibiza? Understand the difference between possession (administrative offence) and trafficking (crime) under Spanish law.
Claims against debtors in Spain? The European Payment Order enables fast, cost-effective recovery without lengthy court proceedings.
Suspected forgery in Spain? Overview of Art. 390 ff. Código Penal – public and private documents, penalties and defence.
You have a German judgment and want to enforce it in Mallorca? Learn everything about the EU Enforcement Order, Brussels I Regulation and exequatur.
Creditor harmed in a Spanish insolvency? Learn about insolvency crimes under Art. 259 ff. Código Penal – fraudulent bankruptcy and your rights.
Traffic offence in Mallorca? DUI, hit-and-run, driving without licence – penalties under Art. 379 ff. Código Penal.
Victim of fraud in Ibiza? Learn how to file a criminal complaint (Denuncia) in Spain and claim damages as private prosecutor (Acusación particular).
Victim of rental fraud in Ibiza? Fake holiday rental listings, double bookings and deposit theft – how to recover your money.
Germans with property in Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca? Learn which inheritance law applies and how estates are settled in Spain.
Outstanding debts in Mallorca? The Monitorio procedure is the fastest, most cost-effective debt recovery route in Spain.
Victim of assault in Mallorca? Learn about criminal complaints, penalties under Art. 147 ff. Código Penal and your right to compensation.
Victim of investment fraud in Mallorca? Ponzi schemes, crypto scams and false returns – how to recover your money.
Victim of domestic violence in Mallorca, Ibiza or Menorca? Immediate protection, restraining orders and your rights.
Under investigation for money laundering in the Balearics? Learn about Art. 301 Código Penal, UDEF cooperation and your defence options.
Entrusted money embezzled? Learn about Apropiación Indebida (Art. 253 CP) – elements, penalties and your rights.
How to file a criminal complaint in Spain? Comprehensive guide to Denuncia and Querella – differences, process, deadlines.
Victim of property fraud in Menorca? Common scams, legal steps and how to enforce your claims as a buyer.
Compensation claims in Spain? Comprehensive overview of Responsabilidad Civil – damages, proceedings and special rules.
Victim of theft or robbery in Mallorca? Understand the difference between Hurto and Robo in Spanish criminal law.
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Book appointmentAs a registered lawyer (Colegiada nº 6193 – ICAIB) in Mallorca, my legal blog covers the most common criminal offences and civil disputes in the Balearic Islands and Barcelona.
Most common criminal offences in Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca: Fraud (Estafa, Art. 248 ff. Código Penal), Assault (Lesiones, Art. 147 ff. CP), Theft and Robbery (Hurto/Robo, Art. 234 ff. CP), Money Laundering (Blanqueo de capitales, Art. 301 ff. CP), Insolvency Crimes (Delitos concursales, Art. 259 ff. CP), Forgery (Falsedad documental, Art. 390 ff. CP), Domestic Violence, Traffic Offences (Delitos contra la seguridad vial) and Drug Trafficking.
Most common civil disputes: Debt collection (Cobro de deudas), Enforcement of German and EU judgments, Property disputes, Tenancy law, Contract law, Inheritance law in Spain and Damages claims.
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