
About us
Martínez-Cardós Abogados, English-Speaking Law Firm in Madrid
Who we are
Personal and individualised legal advice
Martínez-Cardós Abogados is an independent law firm, with offices in Madrid and Valencia, whose sole objective is to provide personal and individualised legal advice to individuals and companies in the areas of Administrative, Regulatory, Tax and Commercial Law, and in certain areas of Civil Law, particularly Inheritance and Nobility Law. It also has experience in data protection and internet law. We work in English and Spanish.
The members of the firm are specialised in the different areas of professional activity and have been providing advice, dealing with public administrations and intervening before the courts with rigour and professionalism for many years. They have extensive experience in their respective areas of knowledge and are up to date with current doctrinal and jurisprudential guidelines in order to be able to provide the best services to their clients.

Our history
Founded in 1947 by José Martínez-Cardós
Martínez-Cardós Abogados was founded in 1947 by José Martínez-Cardós, former Director of Legislative Coordination at the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Today, from Madrid and Valencia, the firm provides personal, tailored legal advice to individuals and businesses in administrative and regulatory law, tax law, commercial law, and succession and nobility law. We have a particular focus on the taxation of non-residents, inbound workers under the Beckham Law and expatriates, and on advising diplomats and staff of international organisations.
Professional team of lawyers in Madrid

Martínez-Cardós Ruiz, José Leandro
Lawyer. CIMA Arbitrator, Senior Lawyer at the Council of State. Public, Procedural and data protection law Area.

Martínez-Cardós Bada, Mario
Lawyer. Master's Degree in Stock Markets. Tax and inheritance consultancy. Real estate law.

Martínez-Cardós Ruiz, María Purificación
Lawyer. Tax Advisor. Accountant. Area of fiscal, tax and inheritance law. With more than 35 years in the sector.

Martínez-Cardós Bada, José
Lawyer. Advising on immigration and tax matters.
We can help you
Our practice areas
Public Regulatory Law
Advising individuals and companies in their relations with Public Administrations.
Real Estate Law
Advice on the purchase, sale, investment and management of real estate projects, both for urban and rural properties.
Data Protection
Consultancy to help businesses and professionals adapt to the current data protection rules and comply with them.
Tax Consultancy
Advice and tax and accounting planning aimed at the decision-making process of clients, whether they are individuals or legal entities.
Inheritance and Nobility Law
Advice and planning of inheritance. Intervention in voluntary jurisdiction proceedings relating to inheritance law.
Immigration Advisory
Consultancy, advice and management of immigration procedures.
Tax Advice for Non-Residents
Tax advice for non-residents who have recently moved to Spain or who own property in Spain.
Inheritance for Non-Residents
Cross-border successions, Spanish Inheritance Tax (Form 650) and planning to avoid double taxation.
Arbitration and Litigation
Legal representation in arbitration and litigation proceedings.
Tax Advice for Diplomats
Diplomats, civil servants posted abroad and staff of international organisations: Spanish income tax, Form 720 and tax treaties.



