Independent legal brand · Canary Islands
International Real Estate Law & Investor Representation in the Canary Islands.
Legal clarity for investment in the Canary Islands. An independent legal brand being built to represent international investors, developers and capital partners in real estate, development, planning and cross-border investment.
Practice areas
Representation where certainty matters.
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Investor Representation
Legal representation for international investors before counterparties, authorities and courts.
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Contract Negotiation
Negotiating purchase, development, financing and JV terms that hold under pressure.
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Disputes & Litigation
Asserting investor and developer rights in negotiation, arbitration and court.
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Institutional Capital
Legal structuring and execution for funds, family offices and institutional investors.
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Project Risk & Regulatory Advocacy
Assessing project risk and advocating for client interests before public authorities.
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Acquisition Due Diligence
Title, encumbrances, licences and planning status reviewed before any commitment.
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Off-Plan Buyer Protection
Safeguarding deposits and contractual rights when buying before completion.
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Land Registry & Title
Registration, rectification and the legal effects of the Spanish registry system.
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Coastal Law & Permitting
The Ley de Costas, protection zones and their effect on ownership and use.
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Planning & Permitting
Urban planning classification, licences and administrative procedures.
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Developers & Promotores
Construction, development management and sales contracts for promoters.
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Environmental Permitting & Compliance
Environmental assessment and protected-area constraints on projects.
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Investment Structures
Holding vehicles, financing and tax-aware structuring for cross-border capital.
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Joint Ventures
Co-investment between landowners, promoters and international capital.
Who the firm is built for
Developers building. Investors arriving.
The Canary Islands combine Spanish national law, a distinct regional planning framework and specific tax regimes. CANARIAS.LEGAL is designed to serve two sides of that market: developers and promotores building projects, and international and institutional investors committing capital.
Insights
Analysis & case studies
Legal due diligence before acquiring land in the Canary Islands
Title, planning status, easements, charges and permits: the core review an investor should complete before committing to buy land.
Read analysisUrban planning classification and development rights
Urban, developable and rustic land: how classification determines what an investor can build, and why it is the first question in any land deal.
Read analysisCoastal law and setback restrictions in the Canary Islands
How the Coastal Law zones work, why a sea view can carry legal constraints, and what to check before buying or developing coastal property.
Read analysis