Expert Commercial Lawyers Ready to Support Your Business Needs

Prioritise lawyers with cross‑border experience, sector knowledge, and fluent English. Check membership of the Barcelona Bar (ICAB), recent client reviews, and whether they provide clear scopes, timelines, and fixed‑fee options. Ask for references and confirm who will handle your file day to day, not just the partner.

Many commercial lawyers in Barcelona work in English and draft bilingual contracts to avoid misunderstandings. For enforceability, ensure the governing language is specified, and consider a certified translation for court or notarial use. Your lawyer can align English and Spanish versions so both say exactly the same thing.

Indicative ranges: €120–€350/hour depending on seniority and firm; simple contract review €300–€1,200 fixed; SL incorporation €800–€2,500 plus notary and registry costs; mid‑market due diligence €3,000–€15,000+. Prices are set by each service provider, paid directly to them, and are not listed on Locallista. Always request a written quote.

Yes. They advise on the right structure (usually an SL or SA), draft bylaws and shareholders’ agreements, obtain NIEs where needed, and coordinate notary, bank account, and registry filings. Typical timelines range from one to three weeks once documents and banking are in place, with bilingual documentation available.

Prepare a short briefing on your business model, objectives, timelines, and budget. Share any existing contracts, corporate documents, cap table, leases, and counterparties’ details, plus ID and NIE if available. Arrive with questions on scope, fees, deliverables, and communication channels to secure a clear engagement letter.

Commercial disputes can be heard in the Mercantile Courts or resolved via arbitration or mediation. Barcelona has reputable arbitration options and English‑language proceedings are possible, particularly under ICC or TAB rules. A lawyer will compare cost, speed, confidentiality, and enforceability, and draft robust dispute resolution and governing law clauses.

Check the Barcelona Bar Association (ICAB) register, the firm’s website, and independent client reviews. Ask for relevant case studies, sector references, and clarity on team composition and supervision. Ensure they carry professional indemnity insurance and will provide a written scope, fee basis, and conflict‑check confirmation before starting.

Yes. Barcelona firms routinely advise on GDPR and Spain’s LOPDGDD, including data mapping, privacy notices, processor agreements, international transfers, and DPO obligations. They can conduct compliance audits, liaise with the AEPD, and draft internal policies to reduce regulatory risk and align your operations with European standards.

Straightforward contract reviews often take two to five business days; complex negotiations can run one to three weeks or longer, depending on counterparties. Urgent turnarounds may be possible at premium rates. Set milestones, red‑line rounds, and a clear decision‑maker to keep timelines realistic and costs predictable.

For court filings, registry submissions, or notarial deeds, Spanish or Catalan documents are typically required, often via a sworn translator. Foreign documents may need notarisation and a Hague apostille. Your lawyer can coordinate the notary, certified translator, and logistics to avoid delays and ensure formalities are correctly met.