sjrw

A friend has paid all the business start-up costs for a two-way business. The conditions were that when grants were received the money would be paid back in full or in the event of no grant money being forthcoming the money would start to be repaid.
My friend moved out of the premises to allow the partner to trade. My friend paid for licenses, insurances and furnishings as well as all modernisations and refurb within the shop. The partner is still trading from there and refuses to pay anything back.

Does anyone know of a good legal advisor. Geography not too much of a problem as it could be done via phone and email, but she lives in the Antequera area.

I am sure that someone will be able to help.

Thanks.

sjrw

Evidently, no-one knows or knows of a good legal advisor.
I find this very hard to beleive.

big wheels

I suppose it all depends on whether they had an official, legal contract drawn up clearly stating the business conditions.
If not I can't see a legal advisor being able to help much as it would be simply one persons word against the other.

Hillybilly

If, by legal adviser, you mean lawyer, there are 1 or 2 English-speaking ones advertising in Local Connections magazine in Antequera. I can suggest who NOT to use in that town
Otherwise go for any recommended lawyer, English-speaking or otherwise and employ a translator.
As Big Wheels has said, it depends on whether the "conditions" took the form of a legally binding contract or not. Was a lawyer used to draw up the original contract conditions?

ballin

I can recommend Anne @ www.durandabogados.com she is helping me in a similar situation regarding claiming money back when a contract was arrranged. Tell her Richard recommened you if you like

Rotor

You only need to Google "english speaking lawyers" followed by the region you live , In my experience a lawer who`s good for one is a nightmare for another.
Dont hold your breath when making claims in Spain ,Ive just been paid after five years of legal nonsense for a house deposit the estate agent would not return, and I had a "bullet proof contract".
It wouldbe great if a county court system was introduced here ...keep dreaming

Rgds

Rotor

sjrw

Thanks all. Some good advice there, which is why I asked the question on this particular forum and not any others. I will pass on the replies to my friend.

StevenW

Contact the nearest British Consulate to you, they will have a list of English speaking Lawyers in your area. The Consulate does not recommend them but I know one firm in Mallorca who got most of their business through this list, and therefore gave great service to Brits.

dunmovin

I have only heard about this lady(on another forum)

Maria L. de Castro, JD, MA

Lawyer

Director www.costaluzlawyers.es

jdunbavin

My husband is a Lawyer, specialising in business law both nationally and internationally. I don't want to advertised his services on the site but can send you details of his law firm here in Seville if you PM me.

ForHotspot

Yes she is in the EOS forum & is very helpful & good in helping lots of members in EOS.

mikelincs

I suspect looking for a good legal advisor now is very much like shutting the stable door after the horse has gone a few weeks ago. The time for the legal advice was when sorting out the agreement.