English-speaking lawyers in Altea for the whole Valencia region
Buying a home, an inheritance in Spain, your NIE or residency. Pedro Ortega Berenguer, a Spanish lawyer with over 20 years of experience, looks at your case personally and explains your options.
Paid initial consultation: 60 €, about 45 minutes, at our office or by video call. No obligation to instruct us afterwards.
- 20+ yearsof legal experience
- 4.6 average rating on Google
- ICALIAlicante Bar no. 8061
- Englishspoken at the office
Does this sound familiar?
These are things foreign residents often tell us the first time they get in touch.
- We have found a house we love. What should we check before paying the deposit?Buying property
- My father died and he owned an apartment in Spain. Where do we start?Inheritance
- I need my NIE or residency card and I do not know which papers they want.Residency and NIE
- My tenant has stopped paying and will not leave.Evictions
- I want to rent my apartment to tourists. Do I need a licence?Holiday lets
- I should make a Spanish will, but which law applies to me?Wills
- We want to sell our Spanish home and go back to the UK. What do we need to do?Selling property
- We are separating and one of us is not Spanish.Divorce
If any of these sounds like you, tell us. We will say honestly whether we can help and how.
How we can help
Most of our international clients come to us about their home, an inheritance or their right to live in Spain.
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Buying and selling property
Independent checks before you pay a deposit, and support until completion.
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Inheritance in Spain
Spanish estates with foreign heirs, from the first certificate to the final transfer.
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Residency and NIE
Clear paperwork to live in Spain, for EU and non-EU citizens.
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Evictions for landlords
Over 300 homes recovered for their owners.
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Divorce and family
Divorce, custody and maintenance, including international couples living in Spain.
See divorce and family
We also handle criminal, employment and social security matters, civil claims and tax matters. We do not handle company or commercial law.
How it works
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Tell us what is happening
On WhatsApp, by phone or by email. A couple of lines is enough for us to see if we can help and book you in.
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Initial consultation
About 45 minutes, at our office or by video call. We review your documents and explain your options, the steps and our fees.
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We get to work
If you decide to go ahead, we handle the matter and keep you updated at every step. You always deal with your lawyer.
Why is the consultation paid? We take the time to read your papers and give you a concrete answer. The fee is not deducted from later fees if you instruct us.
How we work, in our clients' words
Direct contact
Pedro Ortega holds the first consultation himself and leads your matter.
«My matter was handled by the director, Pedro Ortega. I was able to meet him and a few days later they suggested a plan of action.»Sheila P., Google review (translated)
Commitment
We tell you about every development, so you never have to chase us for news.
«Very effective and committed to his clients.»Lourdes S., Google review (translated)
Attention to detail
We check every document before you sign it and before we file it. A missed deadline or clause can be expensive.
«He keeps on top of absolutely everything.»Noelia O., Google review (translated)
Speed
We move as soon as we have what we need. If an agreement can save you a court case, we try that first.
«They solved my problem without having to go to court. The process was quite quick […]»Rafa G., Google review (translated)
Pedro Ortega Berenguer
Spanish lawyer with over 20 years of experience, and head of Altavista Abogados in Altea.
Pedro sees every client personally from the first consultation. He explains how the Spanish system works in plain words, tells you frankly what can be achieved and stays with you until the matter is closed.
- Member of the Alicante Bar Association (ICALI), no. 8061.
- Over 300 homes recovered for their owners in eviction proceedings.
- We assist you in English, at the office, by video call or online.
What our clients say on Google
They provided outstanding service. They helped me obtain the touristic licenses for my property, and the entire process was completed within just 24 hours. Their team was extremely professional, efficient, and clear at every step. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable and fast legal assistance.
Pedro was very professional, was available to answer my questions and kept me informed at every step of the process.
I am very happy with Pedro's work! From the very first moment he gave me a lot of confidence and he has always been attentive, approachable and professional. […]
One of the best lawyers I have dealt with.
Serious, professional and kind as well.
I recommend him without a doubt.
My problem was with a tenant who had stopped paying and would not leave. Pedro explained all the steps to follow carefully and put my mind at rest. Luckily the tenant simply left. Any other legal problem, I will solve it with Pedro.
Professional, trustworthy and a very good person. I recommend him 100%.
Before you get in touch
Do you speak English?
Yes. We assist clients in English as well as Spanish, by phone, WhatsApp, email and in meetings.
Is the first consultation free?
No. The initial consultation is paid (60 €) and lasts about 45 minutes. We study your case and your documents, and you leave with a clear plan. The fee is not deducted from later fees if you instruct us.
I do not live in Spain. Can you help me remotely?
Yes. We can hold the consultation by video call and handle many matters online, by email and WhatsApp. When you need to sign in Spain, we can often arrange it through a power of attorney so you do not have to travel.
Which areas do you cover?
The whole Valencia region: the province of Alicante (Benidorm, Albir, Calpe, Javea, Denia, Alicante city, Elche, Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa…), Valencia and Castellón. You can come to our office in Altea or hold the consultation by video call.
Is there anything you do not handle?
We do not handle company or commercial law (companies, insolvency or business-to-business contracts). Besides our main areas, we handle criminal, employment and social security matters, civil claims and tax matters. If in doubt, ask us on WhatsApp.
How much will my case cost?
It depends on the matter. In the initial consultation we explain how we would work and what our fees would be, so you can decide with all the information and no obligation.
Office in Altea, clients across the Valencia region
Our office is in Altea, on the Marina Baixa, and that is where we see clients in person. From here we handle matters for clients across the Valencia region, especially the Costa Blanca: at the office, by video call or online.
Marina Baixa
- Altea
- Benidorm
- l'Alfàs del Pi and Albir
- La Nucía
- Polop
- Callosa d'en Sarrià
- Villajoyosa
- Finestrat
Marina Alta
- Calpe
- Benissa
- Teulada-Moraira
- Javea (Xàbia)
- Denia
- Pego
Alicante area
- Alicante city
- San Vicente del Raspeig
- San Juan de Alicante
- El Campello
- Mutxamel
Elche area
- Elche
- Santa Pola
- Crevillent
Vega Baja
- Torrevieja
- Orihuela and Orihuela Costa
- Guardamar del Segura
- Pilar de la Horadada
- Rojales
Inland
- Alcoy
- Elda
- Petrer
- Villena
- Novelda
- Ibi
Valencia province
- Valencia city
- Gandia
- Torrent
- Sagunto
- Xàtiva
- Ontinyent
Castellón province
- Castellón de la Plana
- Vila-real
- Benicàssim
- Burriana
- Vinaròs
If your town is not listed, get in touch anyway: we cover the whole Valencia region.
- At our office: Carrer la Mar, 197, local 2, 03590 Altea (Alicante)
- By video call, from anywhere in the Valencia region or from abroad.
- Online: many matters can be handled without travelling.
Book a consultation and leave with a clear plan
Send us a couple of lines on WhatsApp about your matter and where you live. We reply during office hours to book you in at our office in Altea or by video call.
- Carrer la Mar, 197, local 2, 03590 Altea (Alicante). View map
- +34 644 344 940
- pedro.ortega@icali.com
- Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 14:00 and 15:30 to 18:30
Paid initial consultation: 60 €, about 45 minutes, at our office or by video call. No obligation to instruct us afterwards.