Established law firm in Marbella

JC&A traces its origins to 1982, when Francisco Javier Carretero Moreno established his practice in Marbella after several years of professional work in London. Marbella has remained the geographical and professional focus of the firm ever since. This history offers useful context about the firm’s continuity and local roots, although longevity alone should never be interpreted as a promise of any particular legal outcome. Every matter requires an assessment of the current facts and applicable law.

Over time, the firm’s practice has brought together legal work and economic and tax-related expertise. This combination can be particularly relevant to business decisions, property transactions and family wealth matters. It does not mean that every enquiry involves several specialists. The appropriate approach depends on the question, its potential consequences and the professional services actually agreed with the client.

If you would like to understand how your circumstances could be addressed, it is helpful to explain the objective of your enquiry, any important dates and the documents you hold. An initial conversation can help determine which professional should assess the matter and what further information may be needed. The firm’s history is part of its identity; responsible legal advice always begins with a careful examination of the individual situation rather than a predetermined answer.

Some decisions raise legal issues alone, while others also affect taxation, assets, accounting or the structure of a business. The ability to consider legal and economic perspectives within a coordinated professional practice can help identify these connections at an early stage. Examples may include property purchases, corporate reorganisations, business disagreements and estates involving tax or financial considerations.

Coordination is not about making a straightforward matter unnecessarily complicated. It is about recognising when a second professional perspective could be useful and explaining why. A contract may require legal drafting or review, while its tax consequences deserve separate attention. Similarly, a business restructuring may be legally available but still call for economic or accounting analysis before a decision is made.

Our approach begins with understanding the matter and deciding what level of involvement is proportionate to it. The scope of each professional’s work, the required documents and the terms of engagement should all reflect the client’s actual needs. When contacting us, describe what you hope to achieve, who is involved and which decisions are outstanding. This helps us direct the enquiry without offering conclusions before relevant contracts, factual circumstances or original records have been properly considered, with appropriate time to identify any material uncertainties and relevant commercial implications.

JC&A has a history of international professional connections dating back to 1990, when it participated in the establishment of Lawspan. Those connections subsequently continued through GGI. This background reflects the international character of Marbella, where many clients live between countries, own Spanish property while residing abroad or conduct business with cross-border elements.

International matters require particular care because the applicable law, tax treatment and procedural requirements may depend on several jurisdictions. Important starting points include the countries where the parties reside, the location of assets, the documents already signed and the practical outcome being sought. A professional association or historical connection should not be taken to mean that the firm automatically provides direct representation in every country.

If you are contacting us from abroad, please indicate where you live, how the matter relates to Marbella or Spain and whether any deadlines are approaching. It is also useful to mention whether you already have advisers in another jurisdiction. We can then consider which aspects may require attention under Spanish law and whether separate local or international input should be explored. Any particular collaboration or representation arrangement must be confirmed for the individual matter, including the professional responsibilities involved and the scope of any separate advice.

The starting point is to identify the issue to be addressed and the decision the client needs to make. For an individual, this could concern an inheritance, property transaction, family matter or civil dispute. A business may need advice on contracts, corporate responsibilities, tax matters or a commercial disagreement. Investors often face questions that involve a combination of legal due diligence, documentation and financial considerations.

The engagement depends on the scope of the work. Sometimes an initial consultation is sufficient. Other situations require document reviews, a wider legal assessment or ongoing support. It is important to distinguish an initial enquiry from formal acceptance of a professional instruction. The objectives, documents, responsibilities and fees should be clarified before substantive work begins.

Our approach aims to avoid generic answers where the facts require a more nuanced analysis. Clear communication helps clients understand what is being reviewed, what information is outstanding and which choices they may need to consider. To help direct your enquiry, explain whether you are acting personally or on behalf of a company and whether there are any deadlines. Please avoid sending highly sensitive personal information through an open web form; the firm can identify a more appropriate channel where confidential documents need to be examined.

You can telephone the firm on +34 952 924 656 or use the contact form on this page. You may also contact the office by email. There is no need to prepare a lengthy legal memorandum for an initial enquiry. A concise explanation of the matter and what you hope to achieve is generally more useful. Indicating whether the question concerns property, civil law, taxation, a company or an administrative matter can help identify the appropriate area of expertise.

Dates and deadlines are particularly important. If you have received a court document, official notice or contractual demand, explain when it arrived and any deadline you have been given. Submitting an online form does not stop legal time limits, and it does not automatically establish a lawyer-client engagement or acceptance of representation.

The initial contact allows the firm to organise a response and determine whether further information will be required. Rather than sending identity documents, bank details or other sensitive records through an open form, you may simply explain that such documents are available. The method of consultation, professional availability and terms of service will need to be confirmed separately. If you are based outside Marbella or Spain, mention your location so that your circumstances can be taken into account from the outset.