Urban Lawyers in Estepona and Marbella

Urban Lawyers in Estepona and Marbella

Urban Legal Advice

Urban Lawyers in Estepona and Marbella, at Perez de Vargas Abogados, we are proud to be recognised as a leading law firm in the field of urban and planning law in Estepona and Marbella. Our team of urban lawyers brings together a wealth of experience, deep legal knowledge, and a long-standing commitment to excellence in assisting both private clients and public entities in all matters related to urban planning, land management, and development law.

Operating from our offices in Estepona and Marbella, we provide strategic and technical legal advice on a wide range of urban law matters. Our in-depth understanding of the local, regional, and national regulatory frameworks allows us to navigate complex planning scenarios with confidence and precision, ensuring that our clients’ projects are both viable and fully compliant.

Comprehensive Urban Law Services

Our Urban Law Department offers legal guidance throughout the entire urban development process — from planning and licensing to land management and dispute resolution. We assist a broad client base including:

  • Property developers

  • Investors

  • Architects and engineers

  • Homeowners’ associations

  • Public entities

  • Individuals involved in planning disputes

Our main areas of expertise include:

Urban Planning and Land Use
  • Legal assistance in the drafting, revision, and implementation of planning instruments, including:

    • General Urban Development Plans

    • Partial Plans

    • Special Plans

    • Territorial and Sectoral Planning

  • Strategic advice on land classification and reclassification

  • Collaboration with urban planners and public administrations

Advising Urban Development Entities
  • Legal support to urban development entities, such as:

    • Compensation Boards (Juntas de Compensación)

    • Urban Development Conservation Entities

  • Guidance on governance, compliance, and project execution

  • Drafting and review of internal statutes, urbanisation agreements, and project documents

Licensing and Building Regularisation
  • Comprehensive legal assistance in the processing of licenses:

    • Building permits

    • Licenses for first occupation

    • Activity and operation licenses

    • Segregation and grouping licenses

  • Legalisation and regularisation of existing buildings that do not conform with planning regulations

  • Representation before local councils and planning authorities

Urban Planning Due Diligence
  • Legal audits for property purchases, developments, or investments

  • Identification of urban, cadastral, planning, and legal risks

  • Issuance of legal opinion reports prior to acquisition or development

Urban Planning Discipline and Enforcement
  • Representation in administrative disciplinary proceedings for:

    • Unauthorised constructions

    • Breaches of urban planning regulations

  • Defence strategies and negotiation of compliance agreements

  • Appeals before administrative and contentious-administrative courts

Administrative Law and Public Law Advisory Services

In addition to urban planning matters, our firm provides expert legal advice in related areas of administrative and public law. These include:

  • Public Procurement & Administrative Contracting: Legal guidance throughout public tender processes and execution of public contracts.

  • Expropriations: Assistance in compulsory purchase proceedings, including valuation disputes and compensation claims.

  • Economic-Administrative Claims: Representation in disputes over tax, planning, and public service matters.

  • Liability of Public Authorities: Legal claims against public entities for damages caused by administrative actions or omissions.

  • Administrative and Contentious-Administrative Appeals: Filing and defence of appeals against decisions made by local and regional governments.

Our legal team ensures effective protection of client interests in dealings with public administrations, delivering both preventative legal planning and robust litigation strategies when required.


Tailored Legal Solutions for Complex Urban Projects

At Pérez de Vargas Abogados, we understand the multidisciplinary nature of urban development and infrastructure projects. That’s why our Urban Law Department works closely with the firm’s other specialised areas, including Real Estate Law, Environmental Law, Tax Law, and Commercial Law, to deliver holistic legal solutions that address every legal and financial aspect of a development project.

Our client-centric approach ensures that all advice is aligned with each client’s commercial objectives, risk tolerance, and timeline.

To request a legal advice service or doubts and suggestions, please contact the office.

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