Civil claims we handle in Mallorca
| Matter | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contracts | Drafting, breach, termination, damages |
| Debts | Order for payment, enforcement |
| Insurance | Refused or reduced claims |
| Consumers | Claims against companies and banks |
| Liability | Damage caused by third parties |
| Foreign judgments | Recognition and enforcement in Spain |
From negotiation to court
We send a reasoned demand, negotiate and use mediation where sensible. If the other side does not respond, we file the claim and represent you at every hearing, with sworn interpreters where needed. See mediation.
Enforcing a judgment in Spain
A judgment is only useful if it is paid. We trace assets and enforce against bank accounts, salaries and property. See debt recovery.
Example: civil claims in Mallorca
Based on situations we commonly see; not a specific client. A Swiss owner paid a builder in Andratx for a renovation that was never finished. After an unanswered demand, we filed a claim with an architect's report; the court ordered repayment of the amounts for unfinished work plus costs.
Our collaborators for civil claims in Mallorca
For every service we work with trusted collaborators when a matter needs them: notaries, architects and surveyors, tax advisers at Castell.tax, sworn translators, banks and mortgage brokers, property managers and specialist lawyers in other parts of Spain. You keep one lawyer as your single point of contact, and we coordinate everyone else.
Castell.law is the English and German-speaking practice of Castell Abogados, a law firm in Palma de Mallorca. This page is general information, not advice on a specific case: laws and procedures change, so check your situation with us before acting.
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Questions about civil claims in Mallorca
How long does a civil case take in Mallorca?
From a few months for undisputed debts to over a year for complex cases.
Can I claim against a company from abroad?
Yes, Spanish courts are usually competent for contracts performed in Spain.
Will I recover my legal costs if I win?
Often, if the court awards costs against the losing party.
Can a foreign judgment be enforced in Mallorca?
Yes, through recognition and enforcement procedures.