ICAMálaga Nº 10185 · Spanish abogado Free first consultation Reply within one business day English & Spanish, end to end

Fully understood. Fully represented.

An English-speaking Spanish lawyer
in Marbella.

MTC Spain Solicitors is a one-lawyer practice by design. Manuel Mateo Torrecilla González — an abogado registered with the Málaga bar — represents international clients in Spanish courts and at the notary, in English they can actually understand. From the first call to the final signature, you work with one lawyer.

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Registered Spanish abogado Five Andalusian and Madrid courts One lawyer, your lawyer
Appears regularly before
  • Juzgados de Marbella
  • Torremolinos
  • Algeciras
  • Málaga
  • Audiencia Provincial & Madrid
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Lawyer who owns your matter from start to finish
5
Andalusian and Madrid courts the practice covers
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Areas of Spanish law covered for international clients
5.0★
verified Google reviews from real clients

Who you'll be working with

One lawyer, your lawyer.

Most law firms hand you off — partner pitch, junior associate, paralegal, secretary. MTC Spain Solicitors is built the other way round. Manuel Mateo Torrecilla González is the practice. He takes your first call, he drafts your documents, he stands up in court, and he returns your email at the weekend if it matters.

Manuel Mateo Torrecilla González

Abogado · Principal

Manuel is a Spanish lawyer who has built his practice around international clients on the Costa del Sol — British buyers and sellers, Irish defendants, Scandinavian families, expats and visitors who need Spanish counsel in language they can actually follow. He works between Marbella, Torremolinos, Algeciras, Málaga and Madrid, appearing in person before the courts where his clients' matters sit.

His approach is plain: explain what Spanish law requires; explain what it costs; do the work; tell you the moment something changes. "Being involved in a legal matter in Spain can be confusing and stressful — most of all because of the language barrier. My job is to remove that barrier."

Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Málaga — Member Nº 10185 · Languages: English & Spanish · Direct line: +34 640 84 49 59 · mm@mtcspain.com

How we help

Areas of practice.

Five practice areas where the majority of international clients need Spanish counsel — and eleven more on which Manuel routinely advises. Always the same lawyer, whichever the matter.

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Real estate & conveyancing

End-to-end Spanish conveyancing for international buyers and sellers on the Costa del Sol: due diligence on title and charges at the Registro de la Propiedad, NIE applications, escritura de compraventa at the notary, post-completion registration, plusvalía and ITP tax filings.

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Immigration & residency

Residency and nationality for non-EU clients: non-lucrative and digital-nomad visas, family reunification, EU-family-member cards, long-term residency, and Spanish nationality by residence — coordinated with the Oficina de Extranjería in Málaga.

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03

Family law

Cross-border divorce and separation for couples where one or both spouses are foreign nationals: jurisdiction under Brussels II-ter, contentious and mutual-agreement divorces, child custody, matrimonial-property liquidation, prenuptial capitulaciones.

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Criminal defence

Criminal defence for English-speaking clients in Spanish courts — from arrest and Guardia Civil intake through instrucción to trial at the Juzgado de lo Penal or the Audiencia Provincial. Particular familiarity with the Algeciras and Marbella benches.

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Corporate & commercial

Spanish company formation (S.L. / S.A.), shareholders' agreements, board governance, share transfers and M&A on small-to-mid-cap deals, plus dissolution and liquidation where a clean wind-up is the right answer.

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Civil litigation

Contract disputes, debt recovery, claims against builders, banks and insurers — and the strategic decision of whether to litigate at all. Court representation across the Andalusian civil courts.

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Also advising on:

  • Tax
  • Banking & mortgages
  • Labour & employment
  • Personal injury
  • Administrative
  • Bankruptcy & Second Chance Law
  • International
  • Intellectual property
  • Environmental
  • Sports

Working with us

Plain, transparent, end to end.

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Free first call

Tell Manuel the situation. He listens, explains your options in plain English, and answers your questions — at no cost.

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Written fixed quote

You receive a written quote and a realistic timeline before any chargeable work begins. No surprises, ever.

03

One lawyer does the work

Manuel drafts the documents, attends the notary, files at the registry, appears in court. Nothing is delegated to a name you've never met.

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Updates in your language

Reply within one business day. Status by email, phone or video call. If something changes, you hear it from Manuel.

Clients in their own words

Verified Google reviews.

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5 / 5
8 verified Google reviews
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★★★★★
As a non-native Spanish speaker, navigating the legal system in Spain can be challenging due to language barriers and complex procedures. I turned to this firm after our previous lawyer was unable to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct on my behalf—something that had taken months with no result. This firm resolved the issue within days. Communication was excellent throughout, with regular updates and even direct contact with the embassy to clarify an issue caused by my limited Spanish. The fee was very reasonable for the service provided. I’ll definitely return to this firm if I need legal assistance again. Out of over 20 English-speaking lawyers I contacted in Spain, this was the fastest to respond—and one of the few who actually replied.
Jake Atkina year ago · via Google
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I have availed of Manuel Mateo's services on several legal matters all of which had favorable outcomes. He has a refreshing proactive approach, excellent mediating skills and a firm command of the English language. I can highly recommend Manuel Mateo to resolve any legal problems you may have. Noel Lambert
Eva Kristina Lambert4 years ago · via Google
★★★★★
Manuel offered a fantastic service,. He always responded to any queries I had promptly and efficiently, I would highly recommend.
Lisa ormesher4 years ago · via Google
★★★★★
They are very profesional, kind and efficient.
Mara Blanco4 years ago · via Google
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A lawyer with extensive knowledge of the subject matter, combined with excellent personal attention and a friendly approach. From the first moment, I felt I was in good hands, and I would definitely hire him again.
Javier Recio Sanchez4 years ago · via Google

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Where to meet

Marbella head office, plus four meeting locations.

Manuel is based on the Golden Mile in Marbella and meets clients across Andalusia and Madrid wherever the matter sits — or works entirely remotely under power of attorney.

Marbella

Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 72

Portal B, 1ª Planta · 29601 Marbella (Málaga)

Head office on the Golden Mile — the hub for property, residency and corporate clients across the Costa del Sol.

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Torremolinos

Avda. Manuel Fraga Iribarne, 15

29620 Torremolinos (Málaga)

Western Costa del Sol — property, family and immigration matters in the area's large international community.

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Algeciras

Avenida del Estrecho, s/n

Pol. Ind. La Menacha · 11205 Algeciras (Cádiz)

Campo de Gibraltar gateway — particular familiarity with the Algeciras Juzgados and cross-border matters near the frontier.

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Málaga

Calle Esperanto, 4

29007 Málaga

City-centre meeting location — convenient for clients with matters before the Málaga provincial courts and tax offices.

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Madrid

Avenida Brasil, 29, 1ª Planta

28020 Madrid

Madrid meeting location for corporate, commercial and national-court matters that need a Spanish capital presence.

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Can't come to a meeting?

Most of Manuel's clients are abroad. A power of attorney granted at a notary in your country lets him act for you anywhere in Spain.

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Guides & insights

Spanish law, in plain English.

Practical, jargon-free notes on the questions international clients ask Manuel most often.

Property

Buying a home in Spain: the nine steps a foreign buyer should expect

From reservation contract to the keys in your hand — what really happens, and where international buyers most often get caught out.

8 min read

Residency

Non-lucrative visa or digital-nomad visa: which fits your situation?

A clear, honest comparison of Spain's main residency routes for non-EU nationals, with the trade-offs and the real-world costs of each.

6 min read

Inheritance

Why every property owner in Spain should have a Spanish will

How a simple Spanish will protects your family, saves tax and avoids months of cross-border probate after a death.

5 min read

Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Manuel Mateo Torrecilla González — directly. MTC Spain Solicitors is a one-lawyer practice by design. The lawyer you speak to on the first call is the lawyer who drafts your contracts, attends your notary appointments, and represents you in court. One lawyer, one line of communication, end to end.

Manuel appears regularly before the Juzgados of Marbella, Torremolinos, Algeciras, Málaga and Madrid, in civil, criminal and family proceedings. The Algeciras–Gibraltar corridor and the Marbella civil courts are a particular focus.

Yes — most clients are based in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Scandinavia or further afield. With a power of attorney granted at a notary in your country, or at a Spanish consulate, Manuel can complete property purchases, NIE applications, residency filings, inheritances and court matters on your behalf, with updates by email and video call.

Nothing. The first consultation is free. You receive a clear, fixed quote in writing before any chargeable work begins — no surprises.

Manuel Mateo Torrecilla González is registered with the Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Málaga under member number 10185 (ICAMálaga Nº 10185).

All client information is handled confidentially and in full compliance with Spanish and EU GDPR rules. The detail is set out in the Privacy Policy.

Get in touch

Request your free consultation.

Tell Manuel a little about your situation. You will hear back within one business day — in English.

  • Phone · WhatsApp+34 640 84 49 59
  • Emailmm@mtcspain.com
  • Head officeAvda. Ricardo Soriano, 72, Portal B · 29601 Marbella
  • Response timeReply within one business day

No obligation. Your first consultation is free.